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Parinaz Hashemi

Independent Documentary Filmmaker • Director • Editor • Author

Professional Profile

Parinaz Hashemi is an independent documentary filmmaker, editor, author, and researcher from Tehran, Iran, with more than twenty years of experience in cinema and television. She has contributed to over forty film and television productions in roles such as assistant director, editor, programmer, and production coordinator.

In 2009, following the political events in Iran, she chose to leave institutional filmmaking and pursue a fully independent path. Since then, she has refused collaboration with government-affiliated productions and has continued her work without financial support from governmental institutions. This independence has allowed her to maintain full creative freedom and remain committed to stories that are often overlooked.

As a solo filmmaker, she travels across Iran documenting the lives of people whose voices are rarely heard. Her films explore social issues, cultural identity, marginalized communities, and human resilience. Through cinema, she aims to create a space where invisible stories can be seen and unheard voices can be heard.

Education

Associate Degree in Curatorial Studies University of Cultural Heritage, Tehran, Iran

Publications

  • 2001 – Bachehaye Naft (Children of Oil) — Author
  • 2004 – Bachehaye Bam — Author
  • 2008 – Divar Neveshtehaye Zendan-e Ghasr (The Writings on the Walls of Qasr Prison) — Author

Filmography

Director / Editor

  • 2025 — Bashla
  • 2024 — Lilium
  • 2022 — Colorful Dreams
  • 2021 — My Share
  • 2019 — A Girl from Parsian
  • 2018 — The Little Red Fish
  • 2016 — The Rhythm of My Life
  • 2014 — Lost Human Language
  • 2008 — A Smile for Fire
  • 2005 — Next Time (Short Film)
  • 2004 — I Speak to You and I Know That You Hear Me

Editor

  • 2017 — Ali vs Ali (Documentary)
  • 2010 — Behind Ashpazbashi (Making-of Documentary)
  • 2008 — Che Guevara (Documentary)

Professional Experience

More than twenty years of experience in cinema and television across over forty productions in roles including:

  • Documentary Direction — Creative development, directing, and field production
  • Film Editing — Narrative structure, pacing, and post-production
  • Assistant Directing — Set coordination and workflow management
  • Production Coordination — Logistics, scheduling, and team organization
  • Programming — Content curation and project planning
  • Script Supervision — Continuity and narrative consistency
  • Research — Field research and content development

Technical Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Documentary Research
  • Film Editing
  • Production Management

Languages

  • Persian — Native
  • English — Working Proficiency
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