The animated film "The Ocean of Pearl" is receiving international recognition on the film festival circuit. Following its participation in the 44th Fajr Film Festival, the film won the Best Animation Film award at the 2024 KAIFF (Kaya International Film Festival) in Turkey. It also won the Best Animation award at the NYIFA (New York International Film Awards) 2025.
Directed by Kazem Siahai, Akbar Manani, Shayan Shambiati, Saeed Moghaddam Manesh, Azam Delbari, Mohammad Loghmanian, Parsa Kajouri, and Hasti Salah Sedapishgi, "The Ocean of Pearl" highlights the talent of Iranian animators.
The New York International Film Awards (NYIFA), recognized by IMDb, supports independent filmmakers and creativity in cinema. The Kaya International Film Festival (KAIFF) supports filmmakers worldwide.