The 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) is an annual, OSCARS®-qualifying event held in Tehran, Iran, dedicated to short films. Organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS), the festival showcases national and international competitions across categories such as fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films. The 42nd edition, directed by Behrooz Shoaibi, takes place from October 19 to 24, 2025, under the theme of "Rationality and Intellectualism," and is recognized for its commitment to creative excellence and fostering new cinematic voices.