Nova and image festival in the frame of national media

According to Fars news agency, Alireza Qazweh, director of the organization’s poetry, music and hymns office, referring to the establishment of the second national video music festival, said: This event will take place in the month of Bahman, which coincides with the establishment of Fajr poetry, Fajr theater and Fajr music festivals. Although Sedavasima is in charge of organizing the National Video Music Festival, this festival evaluates itself along with other art festivals that are held in the Fajr decade and tries to do something important. Calling this festival young after a two-year hiatus, Qazweh said: The first edition of this festival was held in 2017 and due to the Corona virus, its performance was interrupted, but this year, with special attention to the video, the light of the festival has been lit. .

* We focus on poetry and music in the national media

The Director of the Organization’s Poetry, Music and Hymn Office, referring to the publication of the call for the Bayan Gard Festival, said: within a short time of the publication of the call, more than 800 works have been sent to the festival secretariat, and it is expected that this number will reach more than 25, which is the deadline for sending works. reach 2 thousand works. Stating that the name of this office has been changed from “Music and Hymns Office” to “Poetry, Music and Hymns Office” he said: Due to the importance of poetry in the Broadcasting Organization, the title of poetry has been added to the name of this office by the order of the head of the organization. Based on this strategy, we also focus on poetry and music in national media productions. He continued: In addition to the importance of poetry in the culture and literature of Iran, we must remind that Imam Rahal Aziz and the Supreme Leader are both decorated with this art and the biggest streets and neighborhoods of Iranian cities are named after great poets, and this is a sign of the importance of poetry in Iran. It is our time.

The director of the organization’s poetry, music and anthem office, referring to the quality improvement of poems in serials and teasers, said: With the cooperation of well-known poets and Iranian literary figures, we tried to improve the quality of poetry in radio and television, and of course, this path is new and difficult.

Emphasizing the broadcasting of works with license, Qazwa stated: Some members of the media, who are also in the organization itself, sometimes do not comply with some aspects.

He added: The archive of the Broadcasting Organization is the largest music archive in the country and perhaps in the Middle East, because it contains 70,000 pieces of music, many of which have music videos, and we are trying to organize them all.

The door of the poetry and music office is open to everyone

The director of the office of poetry, music and hymns of the organization considered the contribution of music in the radio and television to be significant and said: a large part of music is broadcast on some radios such as Ava, Javan, Tehran and Farhang. Our production is 300 pieces per year, and if possible, we are ready to produce up to a thousand pieces. In the end, he noted: Radio and television belong to everyone, and the door of the poetry and music office is open to everyone. Besides, in the new era, the national media welcomes the participation of organizations and institutions in the production of music and videos.

* A support as old as the music archive

In addition, Majid Moslehi, director of the National Video Music Festival, said: Music is an inseparable part of the consumption basket of our audience. Also, the accompaniment of music and image increases the intensity of its effect. The video format is a prominent element that other media use a lot. He noted the importance of video production: nowadays, the speed of video has become equal to the speed of social conditions, and we can challenge or improve some of the issues with video.
Moslehi further added: The video is popular with the audience, but it is neglected by some managers. However, there is no place for a video network in the media frame. Of course, since last year, we have more than two hours of new productions in the virtual space under the name of Nova Network, and now The ground has been laid for the creation of a national video network.

Director of the National Music Festival, referring to the establishment of the National Music Festival, said: “The second Music Festival will be held in March this year. Our goal is to highlight the music itself, and in the next stage, it is important for us to improve the quality of the works and financial support, and to appreciate the elements of the pioneers and role models, while this The festival can create an opportunity for young talents to be discovered.

* Promotion of religious and Iranian culture in the form of a video

He described the goals of the festival as follows: promoting religious culture and expanding the Iranian lifestyle by using the popular music video format, spreading and developing the teachings of meaning and lofty ideals of the Islamic Revolution in the world, recognizing committed artists with the aim of achieving cultural unity in the face of With the teachings of material life, promoting the culture of resistance and understanding the concept of modern colonialism in the world, recognizing young talents and creative natures in the field of art in the country, improving the quality of productions are among the goals of this festival.

Moslehi stated that the festival will be held in two thematic and free sections: the festival will be in 9 themes of national unity, the epic depiction of people’s presence in the historical events of the Islamic Revolution, the achievements of the Islamic Revolution in the scientific, economic, social, cultural and security fields, modern colonialism. invasion and influence, social, cultural and citizenship identity in the capital, resistance saga, the future of the revolution (future Iran), Iranian Islamic family and lifestyle, tourism, cultural heritage, handicrafts and traditional arts are among these sections that should be included in the scope They were produced between June 1, 1998 and February 15, 1401.
The director of the music video festival added: The musical works used in the production of the music video can be archival or production, any candidate can participate in all sections, and the awards will be given to the best in each section of music video, direction, editing and photography.

* The more serious presence of poets of the revolution

Gholamreza Malkoti, the executive secretary of the festival, said: “We have sent the invitation to all cultural institutions and the reception has been very good, and it is expected that the second edition of this festival will be held more magnificently.” He announced the cooperation of the Deputy of Social and Cultural Affairs of Tehran Municipality and the Deputy of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts in this festival and said: One of the important parts of this festival is to appreciate the veterans of poetry and music, who will be known in the future. They will be mentioned.

The executive secretary of the festival, referring to the time of the video festival, said: After the publication of the call, which started from the first week of February, the judging is also underway by the jury, and the evaluation of these works continues until the closing day, which is March 15. Announce the names of the chosen ones.

In the end, Malkuti emphasized the selection of revolutionary poets and songwriters in this festival and stated: In the evaluation of the works, various awards are considered, a part of which is awarded to the producer, director, poet and arranger of the song.

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