I am Mehrshad Golkarian, a filmmaker and researcher based in Amsterdam. I earned an M.F.A. in Cinema from Tehran University of Arts_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), where I explored nihilism in post-revolutionary Iranian cinema and directed the short Circle Law. I am currently a Guest Researcher at the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA), University of Amsterdam (Sept 2025 – Present), and I work at the intersection of academic research and practical filmmaking. My work spans directing, screenwriting, and producing both short films and theatre projects. I’m deeply interested in nihilism in cinema, neoformalist film theory, postcolonial cinema studies, Derridean analysis of East Asian cinema, and cognitive film theory. I’m fluent in English and Farsi and proficient with editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and more.…

Mehrshad Golkarian

I am Mehrshad Golkarian, a filmmaker and researcher based in Amsterdam. I earned an M.F.A. in Cinema from Tehran University of Arts_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), where I explored nihilism in post-revolutionary Iranian cinema and directed the short Circle Law. I am currently a Guest Researcher at the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA), University of Amsterdam (Sept 2025 – Present), and I work at the intersection of academic research and practical filmmaking. My work spans directing, screenwriting, and producing both short films and theatre projects. I’m deeply interested in nihilism in cinema, neoformalist film theory, postcolonial cinema studies, Derridean analysis of East Asian cinema, and cognitive film theory. I’m fluent in English and Farsi and proficient with editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and more.…

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I am Mehrshad Golkarian, a filmmaker and researcher based in Amsterdam. I earned an M.F.A. in Cinema from Tehran University of Arts_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), where I explored nihilism in post-revolutionary Iranian cinema and directed the short Circle Law. I am currently a Guest Researcher at the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA), University of Amsterdam (Sept 2025 – Present), and I work at the intersection of academic research and practical filmmaking.

My work spans directing, screenwriting, and producing both short films and theatre projects. I’m deeply interested in nihilism in cinema, neoformalist film theory, postcolonial cinema studies, Derridean analysis of East Asian cinema, and cognitive film theory. I’m fluent in English and Farsi and proficient with editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and more.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Guest Researcher at Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA), University of Amsterdam
September 1, 2025 - Present
Guest researcher at ASCA focusing on cultural analysis; involvement started Sep 2025.
Script Doctor at Emirate Hotel Project (Streaming series)
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Provided script consulting for a streaming project in Tehran.
Director, Screenwriter & Producer at Birthmarked (Short Film)
March 1, 2023 - Present
Directed, wrote, and produced the short film Birthmarked in Tehran.
Costume & Set Designer at Visit (Short Film)
September 1, 2020 - Present
Designed costumes and sets for the Tehran short film Visit.
Director, Screenwriter & Producer at Circle Law (Short Film)
August 1, 2019 - Present
Directed, wrote, and produced the short film Circle Law.
Mechanical Engineer & Pressure Vessel Designer at REACTORSAZ Company
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Mechanical engineering and pressure vessel design.
Director & Dramaturge at Faith Healer (Play)
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Directed and dramaturged for the 18th International University Theater Festival of Iran.
Director & Dramaturge at The Home is Cluttered (Play)
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Directed and dramaturged a theater piece at House of Artists, Tehran.
Director & Dramaturge at Faith Healer, 18th International University Theater Festival of Iran
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Directed and dramaturged the play Faith Healer for the theater festival.
Director & Dramaturge at The Home is Cluttered, Hall of Master Entezami, House of Artists, Tehran
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Directed and dramaturged the play The Home is Cluttered for the House of Artists.
Director & Dramaturge at Play Faith Healer, 18th International University Theater Festival of Iran
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Directed and dramaturged the play Faith Healer for the festival.
Director & Dramaturge at Play The Home is Cluttered, Hall of Master Entezami, House of Artists, Tehran
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Directed and dramaturged the play The Home is Cluttered.
Director, Screenwriter & Producer at Birthmarked
March 1, 2023 - Present
Directed, wrote, and produced the short film Birthmarked in Tehran.
Costume & Set Designer at Visit
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Costume and set design for the Tehran-based short film Visit.
Director, Screenwriter & Producer at Circle Law
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Directed, wrote, and produced the short film Circle Law in Tehran.
Director & Dramaturge at 18th International University Theater Festival of Iran
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Directed and dramaturged the play Faith Healer for the festival.
Director & Dramaturge at House of Artists, Tehran
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Directed and dramaturged the play The Home is Cluttered at the Hall of Master Entezami.
Director & Dramaturge at Play The Home is Cluttered, Hall of Master Entezami, House of Artists
November 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Directed and dramaturged the play The Home is Cluttered; oversaw storytelling, rehearsal, and stagecraft.
Director, Screenwriter & Producer at Short Film Birthmarked
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Directed, wrote, and produced a short film.
Costume & Set Designer at Short Film Visit
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Costume and set design for a short film.
Director, Screenwriter & Producer at Short Film Circle Law
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Directed, wrote, and produced a short film.

Education

M.F.A., Cinema at Tehran University of Arts
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
M.F.A., Cinema at Tehran University of Arts, Faculty of Cinema and Theater, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Faculty of Engineering, Mashhad, Iran
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
M.F.A., Cinema at Tehran University of Arts, Faculty of Cinema and Theater, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Faculty of Engineering, Mashhad, Iran
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
M.F.A., Cinema at Tehran University of Arts, Faculty of Cinema and Theater, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Faculty of Engineering, Mashhad, Iran
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
M.F.A., Cinema at Tehran University of Arts, Faculty of Cinema and Theater
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Faculty of Engineering
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
M.F.A. at Tehran University of Arts
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
B.Sc. at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

New Time Structures in Postmodern Cinema
September 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
Cinematography
November 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Scriptwriting
February 1, 2017 - February 28, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level