“The Forbidden Strings & The Silhouettes are poignant films about second generation immigrants yearning to celebrate a sense of purpose and belonging. We look forward to what the future holds for you and your fellow Docmaniacs.” Susan Davis, the senior programmer, Thin Line Film Festival

Afsaneh Salari won Emerging Filmmaker Award sponsored by Panavision from Thin Line Film Festival in Texas, USA. Thin Line Film Festival celebrated its 17th edition from March 23 to March 28 2021.

The Emerging Filmmaker Award Award was given to Afsaneh in appreciation of both our recent productions that spot light on the community of Afghan immigrants living in Iran.