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ISSUE No. 1905
JAVANAN

From Early Success to Social Impact: Filmmaker Hamid Shah"

"Hatami's Journey of Giving Back to Cancer Causes - An Interview

Interviewer

Welcome, Hamid ! Let's start by discussing your early
success as a filmmaker. Your film "Cinema Dream"
gained recognition at the Isfahan International Chil-
dren and Youth Film Festival. How did winning

awards impact your career? Hamid: Winning awards
at the Isfahan International Children and Youth Film
Festival was a significant milestone for me. It gave me
the confidence to continue pursuing filmmaking and
provided a platform for my work to reach a wider
audience. Interviewer: Your film "Cinema Dream"
also received accolades at the Pyeong Yang Interna-

tional Film Festival and other festivals. How did these
awards impact your journey as a filmmaker? Hamid:
These accolades validated my artistic vision and al-
lowed my film to reach diverse audiences globally. It motivated me to continue exploring storytelling through film. Interviewer: Let's
shift our focus to your second film, "Mahan." It participated in the Fajr Film Festival and received the Special Jury Prize at the Rich-
mond Film Festival. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind this film? Hamid: "Mahan" is inspired by a true story and aims to raise
awareness about childhood cancer. I wanted to shed light on the struggles faced by children with cancer and their families, fostering em-
pathy and generating support for cancer treatment initiatives worldwide. Interviewer: Can you give us a brief overview of the story de-
picted in "Mahan" and the challenges the protagonist faces? Hamid: "Mahan" follows an actor named Mahane who is diagnosed with

cancer after landing a lead role in a theater production. The film explores his journey of coping with the diagnosis, emotional impact,
and the hurdles he faces in his personal and professional life. Interviewer: You've mentioned the importance of artists supporting those
in need. What impact can artists make through charity work? Hamid: Artists have a unique platform to raise awareness, inspire change,
and contribute to meaningful causes. By leveraging their fame and resources, artists can bring attention to important issues, raise funds,
and support organizations making a difference in people's lives. Interviewer: Before we conclude, is there anything else you'd like to add
or any upcoming projects you'd
like to share? Hamid: I'm cur-

rently working on projects that
highlight social issues and pro-
mote positive change. I encour-
age everyone to stay tuned for
updates on my future projects.
Interviewer: Thank you for
sharing your experiences and in-
sights, Hamid Shah Hatami. We
wish you continued success in

your endeavors. Hamid: Thank
you. It was a pleasure to discuss
the importance of art and social
responsibility. I look forward to
sharing more stories and mak-
ing a positive impact through my
work. Thank you
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