Conversations with filmmakers, animators, producers, and scholars across contemporary cinema and animation.
An interview with Dr. Beatriz Salas, translator of the Shahnameh into Spanish, about traces of Ferdowsi’s epic in modern fantasy storytelling. The conversation reflects on parallels between Persian mythology and global franchises like Game of Thrones, examining how epic narratives travel across cultures.
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A 2023 interview with directors Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi about the making of In the Shadow of the Cypress, the only Iranian film at the Venice Film Festival and later winner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Animated Short. They discuss visual style, symbolism, and the international journey of their film.
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An exclusive interview with Azad Maroufi, animator of an Oscar-winning animation, discussing life after the Academy Awards, new artistic horizons, and the pressures and opportunities that follow major international recognition.
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An exclusive interview with armaturist Antonio Oliveira, exploring the tools, materials, and innovations behind building professional stop-motion armatures. He shares insights into entering this specialized market and maintaining craftsmanship in a competitive field.
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An exclusive interview with Pejman Alipour, writer and director of Where the Winds Die, exploring the film’s historical foundation, emotional tone, and the use of animation to document real events with visual and narrative sensitivity.
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An exclusive interview with Mehdi Khorramian on bridging traditional animation devices such as the zoetrope with contemporary visual storytelling. He discusses the artistic philosophy behind his experimental projects and the interplay between history and innovation.
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An exclusive interview with Hamid Mohammadi on building the miniature world of The Past, its lighting design, emotional tone, and the meticulous process behind directing a handcrafted stop-motion film.
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An exclusive interview with Alireza Golpayegani, producer of the animated series Pahlevanan (The Heroes), covering the project’s evolution from concept notes to a long-term animated series. He discusses team coordination, production challenges, and the formation of a functioning multi-season animation pipeline in Iran.
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