 The name of Ebrahim Hatamikia was heard for the first time in the short films section of the 3rd Fajr International Film Festival.His "The Path" (1985) received honors and was recognized by the jury for excellence in presenting a theme related to the war.Hatamikia's early war-related features "The Scout" (1989) and "The Immigrant" (1990) explored the psychological and sociological impact of the war on the home front.