Iran’s filmmaking industry became one of the best of its kind in the world with Iranian film festivals (such as the Fajr Film Festival) that are held globally every year. Directors such as Bahram Bayzaei, Abbas Kiarostami, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, and Dariush Mehrjooi have produced films that have won significant awards at international festivals. Also, a new generation of Iranian female directors has emerged, which includes directors such as Rokhshan Bani-Etmad and Tehmina Milani.