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First Nations Friendship Theatre Festival

Paniz Art Magic Institute proudly announces the First International Nations Friendship Theatre Festival — an event that transforms the stage into a bridge between cultures, nations, and generations of artists.

? Why This Festival

Theatre is the universal language of humanity. This festival is held with the aim of elevating public performance of theatrical works at national and international levels, centered on contemporary humanity, ethics, cultural development, and spirituality.

Core Themes

Special focus on culture and art at national and international levels

Social responsibility in art and life

Drawing on the rich Iranian–Islamic culture, history, and literature

Expanding Iranian theatre on the world stage

Intellectual engagement and elevation of societal cultural taste

Intercultural relations and universal archetypes

Shared human values and rejection of violence and warmongering

Open themes centered on social and cultural issues

Festival Objectives

Creating a creative and international environment among art schools and institutions in Iran and worldwide

Sustaining cultural–artistic exchanges in the field of performance

Encouraging artists toward cultural–social participation

Honoring literary and artistic luminaries of Iran and other countries

Promoting empathy, unity, and solidarity among Iranians inside and outside the country

Festival Sections

Performance Section

Academic / Educational

National

International

Aimed at exchanging experiences between Iranian artists and international theatre groups, and showcasing the capacities of Iranian theatre.

Details for this section will be announced at a later date.

Research

Specialized panels

Paper presentations

Education

Details to be announced.

General Terms & Conditions

The festival will be held in both in-person and online formats in Iran and other countries

Submitted works must not have previously participated in any national or international festival

There is no age restriction for participants

Each director may participate in the final stage with only one work

A written authorization from the playwright, translator, or publisher is mandatory

Works based on well-known texts are accepted only if a fresh and creative performance approach is presented

Accommodation for out-of-city groups is their own responsibility

Required Documents for Registration

Completed participation request form

PDF of the typed script + written authorization from playwright/translator/publisher

Artistic résumé summary on one A4 page

Awards

1st Place: Festival Trophy + Cash Prize

2nd Place: Diploma of Honor + Cash Prize

3rd Place: Certificate of Appreciation + Cash Prize

Categories: Directing | Playwriting | Acting (Female & Male)

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Festival Calendar

Paniz Art Magic Institute — Where the stage knows no borders.