About the Journal

Mission

Iran Zehn is an independent journal dedicated to cinema, animation, visual storytelling, and cultural discourse. Its mission is to explore contemporary artistic practices, narrative theory, and emerging creative technologies, while offering a space for analytical criticism, interviews, and visual culture studies.

Editorial Approach

The journal presents articles, reviews, interviews, and research that highlight both Iranian and international perspectives, aiming to build bridges between different artistic communities. The platform emphasizes thoughtful, rigorous, and accessible writing across cinema, animation, AI ethics, and broader cultural analysis.

Community & Contributions

Iran Zehn collaborates with filmmakers, animators, scholars, festival programmers, and cultural institutions. It supports emerging voices while engaging established professionals through interviews, festival coverage, workshops, and educational content.

Vision

The journal aims to be a trusted source for reflective, cross-cultural, and research-oriented discussions in the fields of cinema, animation, philosophy of art, and ethical AI — contributing to ongoing global conversations about creativity and culture.