The short film MANDALA, directed by Behnam Khosravi, has secured another international selection, joining the lineup of the 5th Starling Film Festival in the United Kingdom. Counting this latest selection, MANDALA has now screened at a total of 9 international festivals.
About the Starling Film Festival
Starling is an independent festival dedicated to showcasing films from around the world. Its programme features a diverse range of cinematic works, including fiction, documentaries, animation and student films. Full festival details are available on the official Starling page on FilmFreeway.
Dates and Venue
The 5th edition runs from 9 to 15 November 2026, both online and in person. The in-person screening of selected films takes place at The Light Cinema in New Brighton, United Kingdom, on 12 November.
MANDALA previously won Best Experimental Short Film at the 10th TINFF in Toronto and was officially selected for MISAFF in Canada.
Film Credits
Director, writer and producer: Behnam Khosravi
International sales and distribution: Seven Skies
