The Iranian filmmaker Sonia Nouri won two awards at the closing ceremony of the 9th Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival (TNIFF) on September 13 in Toronto, Canada.

Nouri had participated in the festival with two short films “For Sale” and “Supplemental Order,” both of which were among the winners, ILNA reported.

“For Sale” won the Best Female Filmmaker (Producer/Director) award and “Supplemental Order” received the Best Director award.

In a short speech after receiving the Best Female Filmmaker award on stage, she appreciated all the cast and crew as well as her parents and dedicated the award to all the Iranian women who have bravely fought to achieve their dreams and goals.

Both films are written, directed, and produced by Nouri and Seven Skies Entertainment handles their distribution.

“For Sale” is an eight-minute drama released in 2024. The story revolves around a woman who works as a toilet cleaner and is struggling with the decision of aborting her child. As she faces this personal challenge, she also encounters the broader issues and hardships faced by other women around her.

The narrative explores her emotional journey and the social struggles of women in a harsh environment. The cast includes Behi Jadidi, Sara Asghari, Nadia Hessam, and Bahar Bayat

“Supplementary Judgment” is a 12-minute drama also released in 2024. It tells the story of a young nurse in a nursing home who, amidst institutional indifference, begins to quietly take revenge on the elderly residents — a slow, silent reckoning beneath the surface.

Behi Jadidi, Taqi Azmodeh, Nadia Hessam, Kamyar Esmaeili, Ali Yasan, and Abidia Yahi are in the cast, among others.

Sonia Nouri is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and creative entrepreneur. Her debut book “Seventh Floor” is a deep journey into self-awareness and divine connection, guiding readers to consciously master their thoughts and emotions and align with higher inner frequencies.

As a director, Sonia’s short films have been recognized at prestigious international festivals, and she has received the Best Iranian Short Film award. Her cinematic storytelling often explores psychological and spiritual themes, blending art with introspection.

She is also the founder of a mobile app designed to support filmmakers with tools, inspiration, and professional guidance, bridging creativity and technology to empower new voices in cinema.

As a multicultural film festival, Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival provides a creative space for Canadian and international films, emphasizing innovation, representation, and inclusion. Recognized as the first Canadian festival in North America with Nollywood ties to receive this distinction, TINFF continues to serve as a hub for diverse storytelling and celebrates the highest standards in Canadian cinema.

The prestigious cinematic event is recognized as one of the Academy Award–qualifying festivals. It is also an IMDb and Telefilm Canada-qualifying festival, registered as a non-profit organization based in Toronto.

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