Persian Fantasy Academy
Encyclopedia
Fantasy Academy is a Persian
literature group whose main representation media is a website. The group is the governing body of the Persian Speculative Fiction Art and Literature Award. Fantasy Academy started as a fan club in early 2004 and later became the sole reference for Persian speculative fiction
specially science fiction
, since there is still no group or organization working in this area.
Fantasy Academy group has an English portal for the main site and established a Mediawiki
based Encyclopedia
of science fiction and fantasy.
: fantasy
and science fiction
. However, the other sub-genres including horror fiction
has been added recently.
The main media of representation of the group has been Internet, but, there were some occasionally appearances in other media such as televisions, magazines and exhibitions.
From the beginning, there were many branches which were related to main site and through the time, the branches have increased. Most influential branches could be mention as Encyclopedia, English Moon and a Gallery, all of them are heavily supported and depended to main site: fantasy academy.
In 2008, there were extensive efforts to perform researches in the field of fantasy literature in Persian language
and these efforts have formed the main new goal of the group by now.
language". The group also try to introduce and support all new Persian writers and intellectuals in this genre.
, run and participate many activities annually, including but not restricted to Annual Ceremony, Introduction to a famous writer meeting, General talk session, Weekly session for discussion and contemplation and so on.
but the authors may be from any nationality.
First award has given in year 2004 and the jury members were all belonged to Persian Fantasy Academy Group.
However, after that the group invited some well-known and notable authors, critics and translators of the Persian literature to judgment committee, among these were: Média Kashigar, Reza Alizade, Mitra Eliati, Arash Hejazi
, Peyman Ghasemkhani, Shahram Eghbal Zadeh, Vida Eslamie and Mehdi Yazdani Khoram.
or fantasy
works and achievements of the previous year.
The award is accompanied with a great convention of all speculative fiction proponents and is the main event of the field in Iran
.
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
literature group whose main representation media is a website. The group is the governing body of the Persian Speculative Fiction Art and Literature Award. Fantasy Academy started as a fan club in early 2004 and later became the sole reference for Persian speculative fiction
Speculative fiction
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as...
specially science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, since there is still no group or organization working in this area.
Fantasy Academy group has an English portal for the main site and established a Mediawiki
MediaWiki
MediaWiki is a popular free web-based wiki software application. Developed by the Wikimedia Foundation, it is used to run all of its projects, including Wikipedia, Wiktionary and Wikinews. Numerous other wikis around the world also use it to power their websites...
based Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge....
of science fiction and fantasy.
History
Officially established in 2004, the group have founded on an earlier local private group called Seventh Dimension. Fantasy Academy has developed in several aspects considering its target genre since then. Primarily the main focus of the group was to introduce and localization of the two main sub-genres of speculative fictionSpeculative fiction
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as...
: fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
and science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
. However, the other sub-genres including horror fiction
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
has been added recently.
The main media of representation of the group has been Internet, but, there were some occasionally appearances in other media such as televisions, magazines and exhibitions.
From the beginning, there were many branches which were related to main site and through the time, the branches have increased. Most influential branches could be mention as Encyclopedia, English Moon and a Gallery, all of them are heavily supported and depended to main site: fantasy academy.
In 2008, there were extensive efforts to perform researches in the field of fantasy literature in Persian language
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
and these efforts have formed the main new goal of the group by now.
Group structure
The Fantasy Academy, is now combined of several subgroups each of them devoted to a part of activities. All groups work independently in their area, however has a good cooperation with the whole body.Main aim
The official main aim of this group is: "To maintain effective helps to the speculative genre to be developed and published in the PersianPersian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
language". The group also try to introduce and support all new Persian writers and intellectuals in this genre.
Head and coordinator
Each group of the body has its own coordinator members. However, the person who represents the group holds the title of "chief editor", an official member of the group who is chosen by the members casually. The group has experienced four chief editors by now and the current chief editor of the body is Mehdi Bonvari.Major subgroups
The main subgroups of the Fantasy Academy are as follows:- Shegeft-zar Magazine (WonderlandWonderland-Literature:*Wonderland , the setting of Lewis Carroll's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*Wonderland , a 1971 novel by Joyce Carol Oates...
): It is an electronic monthly magazine which is run by its own members and editor. - FanzineFanzineA fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
: Fanzine is mainly a gathering place for people who love the genre generally. - English Portal: Run by one of the Academy member, this group tries to translate the literature products from Persian to English language.
- Persian Speculative Art and Literature AwardPersian Speculative Art and Literature AwardPersian Speculative Art and Literature Award is a annual literary award for Persian media in the field of speculative fiction printed in Persian language...
: This part conducts the annual ceremony of the group and also is responsible for the Persian Speculative Fiction Short Story Contest.
Popular activities
The Fantasy Academy, known as the main group of this gener in IranIran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, run and participate many activities annually, including but not restricted to Annual Ceremony, Introduction to a famous writer meeting, General talk session, Weekly session for discussion and contemplation and so on.
Persian Speculative Fiction Short Story Contest
An annual award, presented by Persian Fantasy Academy. the award is given to the best short story of the year in the field of science fictions, horror fiction or fantasy genre. The winner is selected among all participants of the yearly contest. The contest starts in winter every year and ends in the spring, and results is announced during the summer. All participated stories should be written in PersianPersian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
but the authors may be from any nationality.
First award has given in year 2004 and the jury members were all belonged to Persian Fantasy Academy Group.
However, after that the group invited some well-known and notable authors, critics and translators of the Persian literature to judgment committee, among these were: Média Kashigar, Reza Alizade, Mitra Eliati, Arash Hejazi
Arash Hejazi
Arash Hejazi , born 1971 in Tehran, Iran, is an Iranian novelist, fiction writer and translator of literary works from English and Portuguese into Persian. He is also an editor in Caravan Books Publishing House , and Book Fiesta Literary Magazine...
, Peyman Ghasemkhani, Shahram Eghbal Zadeh, Vida Eslamie and Mehdi Yazdani Khoram.
Persian Speculative Fiction Art and Literature Award
It is a yearly event, which takes place in July. The awards are given every year for the best science fictionScience fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
or fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
works and achievements of the previous year.
The award is accompanied with a great convention of all speculative fiction proponents and is the main event of the field in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
.
Award categories
- Best Sf&f short story selected by jury of Persian Speculative Fiction Short Story Contest.
- Best Sf&f translator
- Best Sf&f publisher
- The most active person in Sf&f literature