| Film Type |
Feature Film
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|---|---|
| Country of Origin |
USA / Iran
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After being coerced into a heterosexual marriage that produces a child, a gay Iranian man escapes to freedom with his boyfriend and 1 year old daughter, prompting a desperate mother to chase them down and reclaim her daughter.
Welcome to the Wine Season, a powerful and timeless story that explores the complexities of identity, family, love, and freedom.
This film follows the journey of a gay Iranian man who is forced into a heterosexual marriage, resulting in a child. As he escapes from his country to freedom with his boyfriend and daughter, a desperate mother is left behind that determined to reclaim her baby. After years of searching, she finally finds them, but now she faced with an impossible choice: return her to Iran, where women are oppressed and LGBTQ+ individual are persecuted, or fight her feelings to keep her daugther safe in a new country, where she can be free to be her self.
With its unique blend of cultural tension, emotional depth, and suspenseful storytelling, Wine Season is a gripping and unforgettable cinematic experience. By exploring the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community spatially in Iran and the power of love and acceptance, this film has the potential to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Join us in bringing this important and impactful story to life. With your support, we can create a film that will inspire, educate, and entertain, while also shedding light on the critical issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Let's work together to make Wine Season a cinematic triumph that will leave a lasting impression on the world.
Contact
Telephone: +19164725435
Email: baharimaryam321 (at) yahoo.com
Loho Screening Room, Cannes
The Loho Screening and Conference Room is an ideal venue for showcasing your film, located just a 5-minute walk from the Palais.
With an 80-seat capacity and a professional-grade projection system, this space ensures your film is presented in high quality. The projection screen measures 3.4x1.9m, and our attentive technicians are on hand to assist with any technical needs, allowing you to focus on captivating your audience and making a lasting impression.
Technical Requirements for Screening Your Film:
- HDMI Connection Required: Ensure your laptop or device has an HDMI port. If using a Mac, you must provide your own HDMI adapter.
- File Format: Films must be played via HDMI connection directly from your laptop. Streaming is not recommended due to potential connectivity issues.
- Testing: A technical test will be conducted prior to the screening to ensure proper operation of all media files.
- Image for Pre-Screening Display: A high-resolution image (1920x1080px, landscape) is recommended to be displayed on the screen during your introduction before your film starts.
- Technician Support: Two technicians will be on-site during the screening to assist with any technical issues.
- Remote Screenings: If you are unable to attend, provide all necessary media files in advance. The screening will be managed by the staff on your behalf.
Guestlist Management:
- Invite Guests: Filmmakers should log in to the mipcom.com database to invite stakeholders to their film page, where guests can sign up for the guest list.
- Mobile Access: Keep your guestlist handy on your phone while walking through the market to sign up interested parties.
- Automated Reminders: Our system will send out reminders to your guests to keep them engaged.
- Visibility of Guest Sign-ups: Filmmakers will be able to see how many guests have signed up for their screening.
- Seats to Fill: You have 80 seats, so you will need to hustle to ensure your screening has guests by promoting it to industry professionals and stakeholders.
- Photography: We recommend bringing a friend to take additional photographs while you present your film. This will help capture those special moments.
- Post Screening: There is a lovely cafe across the road called Bambou if you want to take interested stakeholders for a coffee to continue discussions.
Loho Screening and Conference Room Equipment:
Projection Screen: 3.4x1.9m size
Video Equipment:
- Full HD video projector (3000 Lumens)
- Blu-Ray Disc player
- 19″ control room monitor
- In-room return screen
Audio Equipment:
- Nexo PS8 amplifier
- Nexo LS400 subwoofer
- 2 Nexo PS8 speakers
- Analog mixing console (12 inputs)
- 2 handheld wireless microphones
- 2 wireless lapel microphones
- 2 gooseneck microphones
Stage: 6.30m x 2m
Additional Equipment:
- Plexiglass design podium
- Flipchart with markers
- Notepads, pencils
- Mineral water (33cl)
