Interviews

Origins of Theatre Directing in Iran with Possible Parallels to Theatre Directing in the West

  • Interviewer: Richard Schechner

  • Interviewees: Milad Azarm and Reza Kouchek-zadeh

Work Showcase

The Charismatic Excellency

  • Directed by: Milad Azarm and Benyamin Ahmadi

  • Genre: Documentary

  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2020

  • Premiere: Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

  • Plot: Akbar Alemi, a prominent Iranian television presenter, filmmaker, and cinema professor, made significant contributions to Iranian culture and the arts. Tragically, he succumbed to COVID-19 in 2020, deeply impacting the Iranian film community. Despite his passing, Alemi's lifetime achievements in cinema were posthumously honored. His legacy continues to resonate in Iranian cinema and television, cherished by peers and students alike. "The Charismatic Excellency" is a collaborative tribute crafted by Alemi's students and colleagues. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, including remote interviews with influential figures like Mohammad Reza Aslani, Rakhshān Banietemad, Amin Tarokh, Akbar Zanjanpour, and many other artists and professors, the documentary premiered online, serving as a heartfelt homage to Alemi's life and work.

The Vakil al-Raaya Metro Station

  • Directed by: Milad Azarm

  • Edited by: Saeed Fotovat

  • Genre: Advertisement

  • Sponsor: Nooraneh Lighting Industry

  • Release Date: 2020

  • Premiere: Nooraneh Lighting Industry's Social Media

  • Plot: The Vakil al-Raaya Metro Station sits adjacent to both the Vakil Bazaar and the Vakil Mosque, nestled in the historic heart of Shiraz. Its architectural design draws inspiration from the rich heritage of Iranian architecture, particularly from the Zand dynasty era. Renowned for its striking aesthetics, it stands out as one of the most visually captivating metro stations in Iran. The station's lighting was crafted by the Nooraneh Lighting Industry.

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