Shirin Sohani

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Shirin Sohani
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Sohani in 2024
Born1986
Tehran, Iran
Alma mater University of Art
Occupations
  • Animation director
  • Designer
Years active2024–present
Notable work In the Shadow of the Cypress (2023)
Run Rostam Run (2017)
The Fan (2014)
Spouse Hossein Molayemi [1]

Shirin (Fatemeh) Sohani (born 1986, Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian animation director and designer.

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Life

Sohani graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Handicrafts from the University of Art in 2010 and a Master's degree in Animation from the Faculty of Cinema and Theater at the University of Art, Tehran (2013). [2] [3] [1]

In 2025, the short animation In the Shadow of the Cypress , co-directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. This achievement, marking the first Oscar in the history of Iranian animation, is considered a milestone in the country's animation cinema. [4]

Career

Works

Achievements

References

  1. 1 2 "اسکار بهترین انیمیشن کوتاه به «در سایه سرو» ساخته زوج ایرانی رسید". VOA Persian. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  2. ↑ Noandish (2025-03-02). "Introduction to the Oscar-winning animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" (by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi) + Story, Crew, and Review" (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  3. ↑ Omidvar, Mohsen (2020-10-01). "From Storyboard Design to Directing with Shirin Sohani". CG Arabia. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  4. ↑ "Iranian Animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" Wins Oscar". Zoomg. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  5. ↑ "Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi Win Oscar for Best Animated Short Film". IranWire. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
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