IRNA – Iranian short film ‘The Painter’ directed by Ashkan Maleki entered the final stage of an American festival called ‘Burien Film Festival’.


'The Painter' has so far participated in Miami Independent Film Festival (Indie Wise) and China Film Festival.

According to Burien website, the third annual Burien Film Festival is the largest yet. In addition to entries for open, student and Burien-centric contests, over a hundred short films from dozens of countries are featured in programs during festival week, June 22-25, and beyond.