The Zootopia 2 Special Screening featuring an exclusive teen-produced Persian dub was held at the main hall of Bahman Cinema, welcoming hundreds of young audiences and their families.
According to IBland’s News, according to the project’s public relations team, the event took place on Friday, December 12, and was attended by over 550 teenagers, marking a rare and inspiring moment for youth-led creative production in Iranian cinema.
A Unique Zootopia 2 Special Screening Experience
What made this Zootopia 2 Special Screening stand out was its exclusive dubbing performed entirely by teenagers and young adults under the age of 21, produced by the youth-focused creative collective NOT.
The screening showcased not only the animated sequel itself, but also the growing role of young talent in professional media production.
Teen-Led Dubbing Team Behind Zootopia 2
The Persian dubbing of Zootopia 2 was supervised by Mehrshad Haddadzadeh as Head of Voice Actors, with Arshia Fathali serving as the Dubbing Director.
A diverse group of young voice actors brought the characters to life, including:
Komeyl Shahrokhi, Yazdan Jalali, Elyar Sadegh, Dariush Il-Beigi, Fatemeh Gholizadeh, Reyhaneh Mousavi, Fatemeh Ghayoom, Nazanin Yousefi, Narges Pir Mohammadi, Sama Sohrabi, Sonia Moadeb, Parmida Naserii, Asal Eskandari, Arghavan Kalantar, Alireza Azhdari, Mohammad Javad Hojjati, Salar Dehghan, Amirali Kalantar, Alireza Rezaei, Soheil Afshar, and Ali Asghar Ghasemi Niar.
Each performer voiced a distinct character, contributing to a professional-level dub entirely created by the next generation.
NOT: Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
NOT is a youth-centered creative platform designed to empower individuals aged 14 to 25 through educational environments, professional studios, live events, and specialized workshops.
One of NOT’s core missions is producing cinematic dubbing projects for Iranian and international films, led by teenagers themselves. This initiative plays a key role in talent discovery, skill development, and preparing young creatives for careers in media, digital production, and the creative industries.
The success of the Zootopia 2 Special Screening highlights how structured mentorship and real-world opportunities can transform youthful passion into professional output.
Source: Mehrnews