Farzad Khoshdast Born in 1978 Iran. He has been making both fiction and non-fiction films since 1993, when he wrote and directed the film “How Hard It Is to Fly.” She is a graduate of directing and graphic design. made feature films in

      Payam Razi, born in Tehran, is an Iranian-American writer, director, and radio producer based in Prague, Czech Republic. A graduate of FAMU International, Payam began directing short films at 17, building a portfolio that includes five shorts and a documentary. As the

Mohammad Rasoulof (born November 16, 1972; Shiraz) is an Iranian independent filmmaker. He is known for several award-winning films, including The Twilight (2002), Iron Island (2005), Goodbye (2011), Manuscripts Don’t Burn (2013), A Man of Integrity (2017) and There Is No Evil (2020). For the

    Farhad Vilkiji is a Persian/Dutch film director and film production designer, born in 1972. After his graduation at University in 1996 Iran, he joined the cinema world as a film production designer assistant. In 1999 he became an independent Film production designer, art

Baktash Abtin, whose birth name was Mehdi Kazemi (December 15, 1974 – January 8, 2022), was an iranian poet, filmmaker, and member of the Iranian Writers’ Association. He began writing poetry in the early 1991’s, and a short time later, due to his interest in the world

Mohammad Valizadegan Born in 1986 in Tehran is an Iranian actor, dancer and filmmaker. He is a master degree graduate in theater directing from the School of Art and Architecture. While studying , he continued his career as a dancer and an actor with professional theatre groups in

Born in 1973, Majid Barzegar holds a BcA. in film studies and MgA. in literature. His first feature film, Rainy Seasons, was included in the main competition at film festivals in Rotterdam, Montreal and Zlín. For his film Parvíz, Barzegar received a Special Recognition at

Ghazaleh Razavi is an Iranian documentary filmmaker, photographer, and cultural researcher. Since 2005, she has been engaged in ethnographic research and writing, and from 2005 to 2012, she worked as a book editor in Publishing.She began her journey in documentary photography in 2012, focusing primarily

    Mahnaz Mohammadi, Iranian filmmaker & women’s rights activist She was refused visa to attend Cannes IFF 2011 for the screening of Serkanian’s Marriage Ephemeral in which she was the lead actress. In a ceremony, Greek director Costa Gavras read out statement from Ms. Mohammadi:“I am

Reza Bird, is an Iranian filmmaker who has been forced into exile due to his political and social activism. Reza has previously worked with networks such as Arte, BBC, and VOA and also notable brands such as Twitch, Apple, and Gravity Sketch. 2002: “A Gravestone

Ashkan Najafi was born in 1983 in Tehran. He began his career as a journalist with special focus on the liberalization and reform movements in Iran. He immigrated to Germany in 2005, where he studied Film and Media Technology at the University of Hamburg. The

Omid Marzban is an Afghan journalist and filmmaker, born in 1984. He studied screenwriting and film direction at the Prague Film School, bringing a unique cinematic perspective rooted in his experiences witnessing Afghanistan’s turbulent political transitions—from the collapse of the communist regime, through Mujahideen rule

Saleh Alavizadeh is an Iranian filmmaker known for his work as a director, writer, and producer. His films often explore psychological and social themes, with a distinctive visual style and narrative experimentation. Alavizadeh began his career directing short films and has gained recognition at international

    Kamran Heidari Was Born In Gachsaran, Near Shiraz In 1978 .He Is A Freelance Documentary Filmmaker And Photographer, With An Interest In Street Photography, Graffiti And Ethno-Music. His Work Focuses On Film And Photography About The People Of Shiraz (Fars Province) And The

Azadeh Bizargiti is an Iranian filmmaker, writer, and researcher known for her thought-provoking documentaries that explore themes related to women, culture, and social issues in Iran. She holds a degree in literature and has a strong background in research and writing, which deeply informs her

Seyed Farshad Hashemi is a versatile Iranian filmmaker, known for his work as a director, actor, assistant director, and production manager. He gained international attention with his debut feature film Me, Maryam, the Children and 26 Others (2024), which premiered in the Tiger Competition at the International

Soudabeh Beizaee graduated from Persian literature. She started her artwork with acting in cinema and her last experience was a role in the movie ” A man of integrity , directed by Mohammad Rasoulof “. From begining she was passionate about writing , so decided

    Born in Abadan , Iran in 1982, he moved to Tehran in 2001 and began working as an assistant director on various features films . His first short films and documentaries focused on social topics such as the consequences of the Iraq-Iran war

Born in 1985 in Shiraz Iran, Suzan Iravanian holds a BA in Art & Architecture, she gained an MA in Cult film from Brunel University and an MA in Filmmaking from New York Film Academy. Since 2009 Iravanian has been involved in the production of

Pegah Ahangarani (born 24 July 1984) is an Iranian actress and director. She has received various accolades, including a Crystal Simorgh, a Hafez Award and an Iran’s Film Critics and Writers Association Award. Pegah Ahangarani left her studies in music after attending an art conservatory