Iranian short film INDUCERE, written and directed by Payam ShokouhiRad, has been officially selected in competition at the 18th Social Film Festival ArTelesia, taking place in Benevento, Italy, from October 7 to 11, 2026.
BENEVENTO, ITALY — July 17, 2026 — Iranian filmmaker Payam ShokouhiRad’s short film INDUCERE has been officially selected for the 18th Social Film Festival ArTelesia, one of Italy’s established festivals dedicated to social cinema.
The selection places INDUCERE among the works chosen for the festival’s official competition programme, bringing the Iranian short film to an international cinematic platform in Benevento, Italy.
The festival’s 18th edition will take place from October 7 to 11, 2026, presenting an international selection of short films, feature films and documentaries addressing contemporary social and human issues. According to the festival’s official announcement, the selected works represent a diverse range of cinematic stories, styles and perspectives from around the world. (Social Film Festival ArTelesia)
The Social Film Festival ArTelesia, now in its eighteenth edition, awards works across a number of categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Subject, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Soundtrack and other awards. The festival also presents the Assanti Award for Young Emerging Directors. (Social Film Festival ArTelesia)
Festival Details
Film: INDUCERE
Writer & Director: Payam ShokouhiRad
Country: Iran
Festival: 18th Social Film Festival ArTelesia
Status: Official Selection — In Competition
Location: Benevento, Italy
Festival Dates: October 7–11, 2026
Edition: XVIII
Official Festival: Social Film Festival ArTelesia
Official website: https://www.socialfilmfestivalartelesia.it