I am a Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker and photographer based in Paris, with over a decade of experience in producing audiovisual and narrative works, including documentaries, short fiction films, and feature scripts. My practice has always been informed by a strong academic interest in cinema as both an artistic and research-driven field, where I explore questions of memory, migration, and identity through visual storytelling.

Behzad Azadi

I am a Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker and photographer based in Paris, with over a decade of experience in producing audiovisual and narrative works, including documentaries, short fiction films, and feature scripts. My practice has always been informed by a strong academic interest in cinema as both an artistic and research-driven field, where I explore questions of memory, migration, and identity through visual storytelling.

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I am a Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker and photographer based in Paris, with over a decade of experience in producing audiovisual and narrative works, including documentaries, short fiction films, and feature scripts.

My practice has always been informed by a strong academic interest in cinema as both an artistic and research-driven field, where I explore questions of memory, migration, and identity through visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Persian
Fluent
Kurdish
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced

Work Experience

Author-Director-Editor at Azadi Independent Film Group
July 1, 2024 - Present
"Mamère est morte en rêvant" as short film in association with CNC and Arte; Producer
Freelance Filmmaker / Film Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing feature film project: 'Three Sisters' (in progress). Short film project: 'My Mother Died While Dreaming' (in progress).
Author-Director at Good Karma Fiction Films / Still Moving Films / Interspin Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developing a feature film project: 'Three Sisters' (in progress); Short film project: 'My Mother Died While Dreaming' (in progress)
Auteur - Réalisateur at Good Karma Fiction Films / Still Moving Films / Interspininas Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed feature-length and short film projects including "Trois Soeurs" and "Mamère est morte en rêvant". Created audiovisual content for complex political contexts.
Auteur - Réalisateur at Good Karma Fiction Films / Still Moving Films / Interspin Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Working in Paris since January 2023, I am developing a feature film project titled "Trois Soeurs" and a short film titled "Mamère est morte en rêvant."
Script Doctor at Freelance
February 28, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Provided dramaturgy, screenwriting, and script reading services.
Créateur de contenus audiovisuels at Naji Honar Film Company
December 31, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Worked during military service, involved in content creation.
Créateur de contenus audiovisuels, Concepteur-Rédacteur, Membre équipe éditoriale at Aftab Agency
December 31, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Part of the editorial and content design team creating audiovisual material.
Lecteur et analyste de scénarios / Producteur-Auteur-Réalisateur-Monteur at Azadi Independent Film Group
December 31, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Increased project effectiveness through comprehensive involvement in script reading, analysis, production, directing, and editing between 2008 and 2020.
Concepteur-rédacteur / Createur de contenus audiovisuels at Naji Honar Film Company
December 31, 2020 - August 8, 2025
During military service, engaged in writing and audiovisual content creation.
Createur de contenus audiovisuels / Membre de l'équipe éditoriale at Aftab Agency
December 31, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Part of the editorial and content design team responsible for audiovisual content creation.
Television Theatre Educator at Pars University
January 1, 2020 - Present
Conducted courses for drama students on the history and techniques of television theatre. Analyzed scripts and directed adaptations for television format.
Script Consultant at Naji Honar Film Company
January 1, 2020 - Present
Script reading and analysis; increased project effectiveness by 20% by providing dramaturgical support to 5 theatre productions.
Educator at Private Pars University
January 1, 2020 - Present
During military service, conducted courses for drama students on the history and techniques of television theatre. Analyzed scripts and directed adaptations for television format.
Créateur de contenus audiovisuels at Iran International TV
December 31, 2018 - August 8, 2025
Produced more than 1500 minutes of video documentaries and visual testimonies in a complex political context. Notably created the documentary series "My Beautiful Iran".
Createur de contenus audiovisuels at Iran International TV
December 31, 2018 - August 8, 2025
Produced over 1500 minutes of documentaries and visual testimonials in a complex political context including the series documentary "My Beautiful Iran."
Journalistic Documentary Filmmaker at Iran International TV
April 1, 2018 - Present
Produced 1000 minutes of documentary film content for Iran International TV under white-label agreements and collaborations.
Social Assistant at Yari Charity Foundation
February 28, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Teaching children in deprived areas in Tehran.
Visual Journalist at Iran International TV
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produced over 1,500 minutes of video documentaries and visual testimonies in a complex political context. Documentary series "My Beautiful Iran"
Assistant de caméra / Photographe (Freelance) at Freelance
December 31, 2010 - August 8, 2025
Prepared and installed camera equipment, assisted camera operators during filming, managed batteries and memory cards, and cleaned lenses in close collaboration with chief operators.
Assistant de caméra / Photographe (Freelance)
December 31, 2010 - August 8, 2025
Handled preparation and installation of video equipment, assisting camera operators during shoots, managing batteries, memory cards, and lens cleaning; collaborated closely with chief operators.
Producer & Director at Azadi Independent Film Group
February 1, 2010 - Present
Writing, directing and producing fiction short films. Participated in Cinéfondation Sélection Festival de Cannes 2015, Résidence du festival de Cannes à Paris (March-July 2021), and La Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris (June-September 2023). Winner of twenty-seven global awards from 2013 to 2021.
Camera Assistant / Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Prepared and set up filming equipment; assisted the cinematographer and camera operator during shoots; managed batteries, memory cards, and cleaned lenses; collaborated closely with the director of photography.
Assistant de production at Zhiar Films
December 31, 2009 - August 8, 2025
Transported technical equipment between filming locations and conducted daily driving duties for light utility vehicles.
Assistant de production at Zhiar Films
December 31, 2009 - August 8, 2025
Responsible for transporting technical equipment between filming sites and daily driving of a light utility vehicle.
Filmmaker (Independent Projects) at Azadi Independent Film Group
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2020
Directed/produced multiple short fiction films including Edris (2008–2010), Movaqat (2010–2013), Kosh Tagh (2013–2015), Kelase Abi (2015–2016), Goush Siah (2016), Kooseh (2020).
Lecteur et analyste de scénarios, Producteur-Auteur-Réalisateur-Monteur at Azadi Independent Film Group
January 1, 2008 - Present
Improved project effectiveness by evaluating scripts and undertaking multiple creative roles in independent film production.

Education

Bachelor at Art University of Teheran
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Licence de Théâtre en Dramaturgie littéraire (BAC+4) at Université des Arts de Téhéran
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Licence de Théâtre en Dramaturgie littéraire (BAC+4) at Université des Arts de Téhéran
January 1, 2011 - August 8, 2025
Bachelor's in Theatre - Literary Dramaturgy (BAC+4) at University of Arts, Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor's in Theatre - Literary Dramaturgy (BAC +4) at University of Arts, Tehran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Diplôme professionnelle en cinéma
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Permis de Conduire B
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Diplôme professionnel en cinéma
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Permis de conduire B
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Campus France Residency Award
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Cité Internationale des Arts Residency Award
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Cité Internationale des Arts Residency
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Campus France Residency Award
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Cannes Film Festival Residency
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Locarno Film Festival Residency
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Professional Diploma in Cinema
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government