Name: Little Soldier; Roxana Karami, dir. 13 min. (Iran)
Start: 2026-07-11T10:50:00-0700
End: 2026-07-11T11:10:00-0700

Little Soldier; Roxana Karami, dir. 13 min. (Iran)

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:50am - 11:10am PDT

Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

A mother runs away from ISIS with her newborn son as bombs explode and soldiers search for them. She finds a hidden shelter where other women are hiding. The baby is crying as ISIS is getting closer, putting everyone in danger. What will she do?

Speakers

Rayan Farzad

Writer & Director, "Crimson" film

Rayan Farzad is an award-winning Iranian-American writer and director based in Los Angeles. A graduate of the American Film Institute Conservatory, he was the only director in his class selected to direct two thesis films with a combined budget exceeding $120,000. His work explores... Read More →

Farshad Sharifi

Director, “ Frame” film

I’m Farshad Sharifi. The director of short film “ Frame”. I was born and raised in Iran and loved watching films since the young age. After getting my bachelor in engineering, I followed my dreams and got my masters degree in TV production. I was inspired by the women life freedom... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:50am - 11:10am PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Anthem Arts Festival

FreedomFest 2026

Rayan Farzad

Farshad Sharifi

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FreedomFest 2026

Rayan Farzad

Farshad Sharifi

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