Return advanced to finalist status in the Best Short Film category of the Clown International Film Festival’s June–November 2025 season.
From official selection to finalist status
The FilmFreeway entry for Return displays Finalist status and lists 10 November 2025 as the notification date. The festival’s official results page for the June–November 2025 season also records the season’s finalist results.
The result followed the film’s earlier official selection for the same festival season. That first stage is documented separately in AD1 FILM’s selection report.
A metaphysical short centred on a mother and child
The 10-minute drama follows the spirit of a murdered mother who remains close to the child she was trying to protect. As familiar people and places begin to shift, the story develops into a reflection on trauma, identity and reincarnation.
The film was directed, produced and photographed by Bahman Radan from a screenplay by Sara Moradi. The principal cast includes Çiğil Ünsal, Bülent Akkaş and Ramazan Öğüt.
Festival information
Festival: Clown International Film Festival
Season: June–November 2025
Result: Finalist
Category: Best Short Film
FilmFreeway notification date: 10 November 2025
Festival base: Paris, France
The season results are available on the festival’s official results page.