The Wrestler (2008 film) March 2009, Javad Shamaqdari, cultural adviser to the-then Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, demanded an apology from a delegation of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences actors and producers visiting Iran for what he characterized as negative and unfair portrayals of the Islamic republic in "The Wrestler" and other Hollywood films. The film won the Golden Lion at the 65th Venice International Film Festival, and was nominated for two Academy Awards. It was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, winning two. The Wrestler (2008 film) The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film produced and directed by Darren Aronofsky,
Aesthetica Short Film Festival Topshop, River Island, Karen Millen, Triwa watches and Hub Footwear. New events included Meet the Film Festivals, which created a place for filmmakers to network with programmers from across the world. Festivals in attendance included Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival; Raindance; London Short Film Festival; Edinburgh International Film Festival; Garden State Film Festival, USA; Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen and Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia. The Aesthetica Short Film Festival celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2015. The festival ran from 5 to 8 November across 15 venues around the city of York and attracted 20,000 admissions. The festival welcomed acclaimed