CV
​Director/Editor
ÙŽAbout me:
As a passionate documentarian seeking projects exploring intriguing personal questions and social issues, I aim to raise awareness through unique documentaries that present diverse perspectives and challenge conventional views. I am also committed to amplifying unheard voices as an artist.
Education
Sep. 2006 – Sep. 2011
Sep. 2004 – Jun. 2005
Sep. 2003 – Jun. 2004
B.A. in Visual Communication
Alzahra University, Tehran. Iran
Thesis: Examination of Motifs in Ashura Flags, “A Bird That Never Dies” animated video
GPA: 17.07 (out of 20)
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From June 2005 to September 2006, I prepared for and took practical entrance exams for art universities. The results were announced in August.
Pre-University Degree in Art
Mahdieh Pre-University Center, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 15.47 (out of 20)
High School Diploma in Visual Communication
Azadegan Art School, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 17.01 (out of 20)
Work Experience
May 2015 – May 2016
Mar. 2014 – Apr. 2015
Sep. 2012 – Nov. 2013
Feb. 2011 – Aug. 2012
Traffic manager for Art Director, Netbina Advertising Agency, Tehran, Iran
Assist Art Director, Art Publishing House, Tehran, Iran
Assist Art Director, Citeh Advertising Agency, Tehran, Iran
Art Director, Barok Advertising Agency, Tehran, Iran
Professional Experience
Directing
Acting
Assistant directing
The House | Documentary | 2024
Ho mon Amour | Music Video | 2024
The Cut/Masculinity | Documentary | 2018-2024
The Mothers Room | Documentary | 2016-2018
A Bird that Never Dies | Video Animation | 2011
Le voyage de Youri | 2023
Three Faces | 2017
The Bolt story | 2018
Exhibitions
Jun. 2010
Nov. 2008
Sep. 2007
​A Bird That Never Dies, Solo Video Animation Exhibition, Administrative Hall of Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Woman, Group Photography, Behzad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Group Illustration Exhibition, Behzad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Festivals
Apr. 2019
Nov. 2018
Oct. 2018
May 2018
The 8th Iranian Film Festival Australia, for acting in “Three Faces,” Tehran, Iran
The 6th Ajyal Film Festival, attended as the actress for the special screening of “Three Faces”, Doha, Qatar
The 55th International Antalya Film Festival, for acting in “Three Faces”, Antalya, Turkey
The 71st Annual Cannes Film Festival, “Three Faces” the Official Selection, Cannes, France
Teaching Experiences
Aug. 2020 – Nov. 2020
Oct. 2018 – Nov. 2018
Glass Printing, to Late Learners Age Group 18-25, Payam Shad Institute, Tehran, Iran
Hand Skills; Environmental Design, to 10-Years-Old, Soroush Exceptional Boys' School, Tehran, Iran
Software skills
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Adobe Premiere 60%
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Adobe Photoshop 60%
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Adobe Illustrator 50%
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Adobe InDesign 50%
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Microsoft Office 70%
Languages
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Persian: Native
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English: Advanced
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Turkish: Intermediate
Courses Attended
May 2023 – Nov. 2023
Documentary filmmaking course, taught by Bahman Kiarostami, Hesam Eslami, Mohammadreza Farzad
Farsh Film Institute, Tehran, Iran
Voluntary Activities
Oct. 2018 – Jan. 2019
Executive and Artistic Director for the execution of a concert (10 folk songs) and a play in the Andisheh Cultural Center Hall, Payame Shad Institute, Tehran, Iran
(Served as an event manager and created a video announcement of Song of the Moon, a musical theatre produced by an institution that supports children with disabilities.)
Workshops Held
Apr. – May 2023
Creativity workshop (making dolls with recycled materials), teaching 3 to 5-year-olds, Moj Honar Institute, Tehran, Iran
Hands-On skills
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Working with digital video cameras
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Competent in working with Zoom and Recorder for sound recording
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Ability to connect with slow learners and teach them creative activities
Interests
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Making Music Videos
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Puppet design & puppetry
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Professional Swimming
Research Interests
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Examining & Studying Documentary Cinema
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Analyzing Linear & Parallel Editing Techniques
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Studying Child Behavior & Parenting Models
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Examining & Studying Late Learners
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Studying Biographies of Successful Women
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Studying & Analyzing Factors Affecting the Transformation of Exceptional Families' Lives
Certificate of Honor
Jan. 2019
Certificate of Honor for the Best Art & Executive Director for voluntary activities, Payam Shad Institute, Tehran, Iran