Portraitist

A previous nominee of MIWAFF, Cyrus Nevshad returns with a rather sad story about the illness of an artist's granddaughter. The film successfully portrays how the power of art can raise both the spirits of seemingly hopeless people and furthermore it shows how the practicing and learning art can form bonds between people. Art also creates legacy as the main protagonist is remembered for some of his drawing even if his fortunes were not too great as an artist. On the production side the film is very well written and very well produced with no technical faults . The acting in the movie was very good and there are English subtitles for the non-French speaking audience. Overall the film had a great story and was very well produced and is a good choice for a short film.

Portraitist is a cinematically beautiful film about lost time, family dynamics, art, sickness, health, hope and so many other aspects of life. Winner of the Audience Choice award at the Kansas International Film Festival, this short was the hot topic after the screening. If you have the opportunity to see this, you will not be dissapointed.

This is one of the best film we ever had in our Festival. In our 7th edition it won the prize as best film, best film joung jury, best main actor and pubblic award. Thanks to the director Cyrus Neshvad.

"Portraitist" deserves to be seen by EVERYONE! Winner of the Audience Choice Award for Best Dramatic Short at the Sedona International Film Festival, our audiences were RAVING about it, and it was one of the highest rated films in our festival's 26-year history! Absolutely gorgeous with an incredibly beautiful story line. Such a wonderful story told so powerfully! A MUST-SEE!

Portraitist is a beautifully constructed drama that touches the heart with well-earned poignancy. The realistically portrayed misunderstandings between a grandfather, son, and grand-daughter use the conceit of an artist's neglect of family to power an intricate storyline and gorgeous visuals. I've seen this film three times at different festivals, and every time it's been a delight. Well worth seeing.