Hi, I’m Fereshteh Parnian, a director, writer, video editor, and photographer who loves turning moments into meaningful visuals. Working with images is not just a job for me but a way of observing the world and shaping human experiences. Over more than a decade, I’ve developed a practice across digital media, documentary, fiction, and branded content, driven by storytelling, rhythm, and emotional nuance. My short films have been selected for international festivals including Cannes Cinéfondation and Clermont-Ferrand, and I’ve been an alumna of Berlinale Talents (2018). I enjoy collaborative, multidisciplinary projects that connect editorial precision with audience engagement to create resonant narratives.…

Fereshteh Parnian

Hi, I’m Fereshteh Parnian, a director, writer, video editor, and photographer who loves turning moments into meaningful visuals. Working with images is not just a job for me but a way of observing the world and shaping human experiences. Over more than a decade, I’ve developed a practice across digital media, documentary, fiction, and branded content, driven by storytelling, rhythm, and emotional nuance. My short films have been selected for international festivals including Cannes Cinéfondation and Clermont-Ferrand, and I’ve been an alumna of Berlinale Talents (2018). I enjoy collaborative, multidisciplinary projects that connect editorial precision with audience engagement to create resonant narratives.…

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Hi, I’m Fereshteh Parnian, a director, writer, video editor, and photographer who loves turning moments into meaningful visuals. Working with images is not just a job for me but a way of observing the world and shaping human experiences.

Over more than a decade, I’ve developed a practice across digital media, documentary, fiction, and branded content, driven by storytelling, rhythm, and emotional nuance. My short films have been selected for international festivals including Cannes Cinéfondation and Clermont-Ferrand, and I’ve been an alumna of Berlinale Talents (2018). I enjoy collaborative, multidisciplinary projects that connect editorial precision with audience engagement to create resonant narratives.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Editor at Al Jazeera Media Network (AJ+ Français) – Doha
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026
Edited documentary features and in-depth digital journalism; Contributed to the launch and editorial development; Oversaw post-production workflow and final quality control; Collaborated with multilingual editorial teams.
Senior Video Editor at Media Nest – Prague
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Edited documentary mini-series for television broadcast; Oversaw narrative structure and post-production process.
Video Editor at Ticket Shoot – France
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Edited creative short films and commercial projects.
Creative Video Editor at Iran Novin – Tehran
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Edited advertising campaigns and promotional documentaries.
Director at The Place I Call Home (Video Art)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Video art piece commissioned by The British Council; collaborated with Abi Green and Sebastián Betancur-Moantoya. Project completed in 2019.
Director at El Hombre de Cartón
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Short fiction (2017) directed in France, collaboration with director Michael Labarca.
Director at A Film for You
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Documentary (Iran, 2015) directed by Iman Behrouzi; involved in concept and direction.
Director at Quadrumvirate
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Short fiction (Iran, 2015) directed by Sahand Kabiri; festival selections noted.
Director at Koshtargah
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Short fiction (Iran, 2015) directed by Behzad Azadi; selected for Cannes 2015.
Director at I Beautify, Therefore I Am
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Documentary (Iran, 2011) directed by Nava Rezvani; festival selections noted.
Director at Bending the Rules
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Feature fiction (Iran, 2013) directed by Behnam Behzadi; festival accolades include Tokyo and Mannheim-Heidelberg.
Video Art Project Lead at The Place I Call Home (Video Art)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Commissioned by The British Council to produce a video art piece (2019); collaboration with Abi Green and Sebastián Betancur-Moantoya.
Editor at Koshtargah Short
January 1, 2015 - Present
Film editing for Koshtargah Short (Iran, 2015); Director: Behnam Azadi.

Education

Licence Professionnelle in Film Editing at University of Lyon I, France
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema at Art University of Tehran, Iran
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Licence Professionnelle in Film Editing at University of Lyon II
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema at Art University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Licence Professionnelle in Film Editing at Université Lyon II
January 1, 2016 - March 12, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema at Art University of Tehran
January 1, 2010 - March 12, 2026
Licence Professionnelle in Film Editing at University of Lyon II, France
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema at Art University of Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Licence Professionnelle in Film Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Berlinale Talents (Alumna)
January 1, 2018 - March 12, 2026
Licence Professionnelle in Film Editing
January 1, 2016 - March 12, 2026
Licence Professionnelle in Film Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other

Skills

Experience Level