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Marjan Khosravi is a young Iranian women filmmaker who studied Cinema and Media Art. After years of writing, studying and working in cinema and film production and being assistant director of many films like ASHO (IDFA winner) and The Skier, finally in 2018 she made her first short documentary
Milad Khosravi is an emerging producer and distributor from Iran, deeply committed to social issues such as children’s rights, family matters, and current affairs. He founded Seven Springs Pictures in 2020, a Tehran-based production and distribution company which has produced numerous short films and documentaries, including VADIYAR, THE DREAM OF A HORSE, AUTUMN…
Ali Asgari is a prominent Iranian cinema figure with more than 200 awards to his name. Two of his short films, More Than Two Hours (2013) and The Silence (2016), were nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Festival de Cannes. The Baby was featured in the short film competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2014. Ali’s films focus on the precarious lives of individuals living on the margins of society in his native country, Iran.
Mohsen Gharaei is an Iranian film director and screenwriter.
He co-directed his first feature film, Don’t Be Tired! (2013), and gained international recognition with Blockage (2017), which won Best Film in the New Currents section at the Busan International Film Festival. He later directed and co-wrote Majority (2020), which was well recognized in national and international markets.
Laleh Marzban is an Iranian actress recognized for her nuanced and emotionally powerful performances in contemporary Iranian cinema and television. Laleh appeared in several notable productions including Under the Smoky Roof (2017), directed by Pouran Derakhshandeh, New Moon Hotel (2019), and the social drama series Majority (2021). Her breakthrough performance came with The Night Guardian (2022).
Sadaf Asgari is an acclaimed Iranian actress who made her debut in Disappearance (Venice Film Festival, 2017). Renowned for her versatility and authenticity, she has appeared in internationally celebrated films including Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness (Berlinale, Sundance 2019), Until Tomorrow (Berlinale 2022), Terrestrial Verses (Un Certain Regard, Cannes 2023) and Divine Comedy (Venice Biennale Orizzonti 2025). Winner of multiple Best Actress awards, including at Sundance and Cabourg, Asgari has built a remarkable career across Iranian and international cinema, establishing herself as one of the most compelling voices of her generation.
Baran Sarmad is an independent Iranian filmmaker. Her films include ‘Spotted Yellow’ (Locarno 2019, Short Films Competition – as writer and director) and ‘Orthodontics’ (Cannes 2020, Short Film Competition, Palme d’Or nominee – as producer and production designer). In 2022, she was invited to the Locarno Filmmakers Academy to develop her debut feature film, ‘Mellow Pink’. In 2024, ‘Mellow Pink’ was selected for the Pop Up Film Residency, supported by CNC.
GOZDE KURAL Born in 1987 in Ankara, Turkey. She studied at Istanbul Bilgi University. After receiving her degree in Film productions, she started her career as an assistant director. She produced and directed three short films and she has written and directed her first feature film titled ‘’Dust’’ in 2015 which was shot in Afghanistan.
Alireza is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker based in Canada. Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in Iran, he is influenced by his heritage’s rich storytelling traditions. His films poignantly investigate the interconnection of memory, trauma, and power dynamics, often through a philosophical lens and with a dark sense of humor.
Adib Sobhani is an Iranian cinematographer. After 12 years of successfully working with acclaimed cinematographers (Hossein jafarian and payman shadmanfar) and filmmakers (Oscar-winning Asghar Farhadi- The Salesman, 2016), he made his first debut in 2018 as DOP in feature film “Amir” which was nominated at Karlovy Vary Film Festival…
Bahram Ark (b. 1989, Tabriz, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor. Along with his twin brother, Bahman Ark, he graduated from the Iranian National Film School and has created several award-winning short and feature films that blend folklore, myth, and the surreal with contemporary social and political realities.
Fereshteh Hosseini (born April 26, 1997) is an Iranian-Afghan actress known for her powerful
performances in Iranian cinema and television. Born in Tehran to Afghan parents, Fereshteh’s story is one of resilience and determination.
