Director of “Nāṭūr-e Dasht” at Young Artists’ Forum: “I Owe the 100-Second Film Festival – Never Stop Reading Stories!”

Seyed Mohammadreza Kheradmandan, director of the feature film “Nāṭūr-e Dasht,” spoke about the pivotal role of the 100-Second Film Festival in his professional journey during a Q&A session with young filmmakers. He emphasized the importance of reading stories for aspiring directors.

Reported by the artistic news agency Borāq Hāmim: Seyed Mohammadreza Kheradmandan, a young and dynamic filmmaker in Iranian cinema, shared his insights during a Q&A session with emerging artists at the *14th International 100-Second Film Festival.

Reflecting on the festival’s role in nurturing young talent, Kheradmandan stated, “This festival was like a school where I took my first steps in filmmaking. Today, I consider myself indebted to this cultural event and remain ever ready to serve committed cinema and Islamic-Iranian art.”

Emphasizing the value of instructive stories in creating meaningful works, he advised young artists: “A Muslim artist must enrich their mind through deep reading. Stories are treasures of human experience that can inspire valuable artworks.”

The director of “Nāṭūr-e Dasht” also highlighted the art of concise filmmaking in short works, noting: “A 100-second film is the art of saying more with fewer words – a skill rooted in Iran’s literary and mystical traditions.”

The session concluded with enthusiastic engagement from young attendees, with Kheradmandan reaffirming *the artist’s commitment to Islamic and national values.