Stray Dogs directed by Marziyeh Meshkiny, another Makhmalbaf Film House production in Kabul, is being released in cinemas across London. This film is being distributed by Artificial Eye in England.
Stray Dogs had its world premier in competition section of Venice Film Festival in the year 2004 where it receive two awards. This film has been screened in the following International Film Festivals so far:
- Venice Film Festival (in official Competition), Italy 2004
- Hamburg Film Festival,Germany 2004
- Toronto Film Festival, Canada 2004
- Chicago Film Festival, USA 2004
- London Film Festival, UK 2004
- Washington, National Gallery of Art, USA 2004
- Palm Springs Film Festival, USA 2005
- Bermuda Film Festival, Bermuda 2005
- Hong kong Film Festival, China 2005
- Mexico Film Festival, Mexico 2005
- Mar del plada Film Festival, Argentina 2005
- Singapore Film Festival, Singapore 2005
- Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Czech Republic 2005
- Osian's Cine fan Film Festival, India 2005
- Miami Film Festival, USA 2005
- Terre des femmes Film Festival, Germany 2005
And has received the following awards from these festivals:
- Unicef Award, Venice, Italy, 2004
- The Silver Camera Award (for cultural and artistic communications) Venice, Italy, 2004
- Fipresci Prize, Singapore Film Festival, 2005
- Netpac Prize, Singapore Film Festival, 2005
- Best Actress Award, Paris International Film Festival, 2005
- Best Film Award, Bermuda International Film Festival, 2005
