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ToubaFilms

:: Touba Film Institute was founded in Tehran in 1995 by Rouhollah Baradari.

:: Rouhollah has produced large-scale war films and successful social films since the 1980s.

:: Samira has also assisted and produced films alongside acclaimed directors since the year 2000.

:: Together they have been able to produce iconic independent films within the Iranian cinema, using their vision and experience to support talented filmmakers.

:: These films have had an influence on the Iranian society and culture.

:: Touba Film’s mission in life is to create a positive cultural effect in society.

:: Many of Touba Film’s productions have been screened in numerous local and international film festivals.

:: Admired by film critics as well as professional within the film industry, their films have been nominated and have won many awards.

:: Bitter Dream, 2013: Directed by Mohsen Amir Yousefi.

:: Winner of the New Look Award and nominated for the Golden Camera Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

:: Winner of the Golden Alexander Award and the best film from the viewers' point of view at the Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece.

:: Winner of the Fipresci Award at the Geneva Film Festival,

:: Risk of Acid Rain, 2014-2015: Directed by Behtash Sanaei.

:: Winner of the Best Screenplay Award and nominated for the first film in the 33rd Fajr Film Festival.

:: Winner of the Talent Award (Best First Film) from the Critics Association Celebration.

:: Winner of the Netpak (Asian Cinema Promotion) Award from the Australian Film Festival.

:: Dressage, 2018: Directed by Pooya Badkoobeh.

:: Winner of the Special Jury Prize in the "Generation" section and nominated for Best :: First Film at the Berlinale Film Festival.

:: Winner of the Golden Award for Best Film at the 14th Geneva Oriental Film Festival.

:: Winner of the Best Actress Award Introduction from the section "New Asian Talents" and nominated for the Best First Film Award at the Shanghai Film Festival.

:: Zalava, 2021: Directed by Arsalan Amiri.

:: This film will participate in the Venice and Toronto film festivals.

:: These are some of the examples of the projects that have been produced at the Touba Film Institute.

Founder and ceo

of Touba Films Institute

PRODUCER

Rouhollah

Baradari

MA in Cinema Production

Production Manager

Producer for the movie "Zalava" directed by Arsalan Amiri-2021

Producer for the movie "Hesdless" directed by Kaveh Sajjadi Hosseini-2020

Producer for the movie "Dressage" directed by Pooya Badkoobeh - 2017

Producer for the movie "Risk of Acid Rain" directed by Behtash Sanaeiha-2015

Executive Producer of the movie "Two" directed by Soheila Golestani-2014

Producer of the film “A House beside The Clouds" directed by Seyed Jalal Dehghani Ashkazari-2013

Producer of the documentary "Lost Land" directed by Vahid Mousaian - 2007

Producer of the movie "Earrings" directed by Vahid Mousaian-2006

Producer and of the movie "Bright House" directed by Vahid Mosaian-2005

Producer of the movie “Portrait of a Lady Far Away “directed by Ali Mossaffa-2005

Producer for the movie "Bitter Dream" directed by Mohsen Amiryousefi-2003

Producer and production manager of the movie "Gypsy" directed by Ali Shah Hatami-2002

Producer of the movie "Silence of The Sea" directed by Vahid Mousaeian-2003

Producer of the movie "Ranger" directed by Ahmad Moradpour-1999

Producer and production manager of the movie "Cinema Is Cinema" directed by Ziaeddin Dori-1996

Producer and production manager of the movie “The Attack on H3" directed by Shahriar Bahrani-1995

Producer and production manager of the movie “A prayer Carpet on Fire" directed by Ahmad Moradpour - 1993

Producer and Production Manager of the movie “Chasing the Shadows” directed by Ali Shah Hatami 1990

Producer and Production Manager of the movie " O Negative" directed by Ahmad Reza Garshasbi and Karim Zargar-1989

Executive Producer of the film “Fear” directed by Shahriar Bahrani 1987

Producer of the movie “Tir Baran” directed by “Ali Asghar Shadravan” 1986

Producer and production manager of the film "Parchamdar" directed by Shahriar Bahrani - 1983

 Executive Producer of the series “Prophet Joseph” 2008

 

Production manager of the movies:

 

“The Day I Became a Woman” directed by Marzieh Meshkini 2001

“The Legend of Love” directed by Farhad Mehranfar 2000

“Miracle of Smile” directed by Yadollah Samadi 1996

 

Actor in the following movies:

 

"Two" directed by Soheila Golestani-2014 “I’m Taraneh 15 “directed by Rasool Sadr Ameli 2006

“Chasing the shadows” directed by Ali Shah Hatami 1990

“Fear” directed by Shahriar Bahrani 1987

“Tir Baran” directed by “Ali Asghar Shadravan” 1986

“The Passage” directed by Shahriar Bahrani 1986

"Parchamdar" directed by Shahriar Bahrani - 1983

Chairman of the Board of

Directors

of Touba Films Institute

PRODUCER

Samira

Baradari

Graduated in Social Sciences

Film Making Diploma from the “Young Filmmakers Association”

Documentary Filmmaking Diploma from “Whistling

Woods” School in Mumbai

Producer for the movie "Zalava" directed by Arsalan Amiri-2021

Producer for the film "Headless" directed by Kaveh Sajjadi Hosseini-2020

Producer for the movie "Dressage" directed by Pooya Badkoobeh-2017

Producer for the movie "Risk of Acid Rain" directed by Behtash Sanaeiha-2015

First Assistant Director and Programmer of "Black Horse Memoirs" directed by Shahram Alidi-2014

First Assistant Director and Programmer of the film "Gap" directed by Kiarash Asadizadeh-2014

First Assistant Director and Programmer of the film "Parviz" directed by Majid Barzegar-2012

Script supervisor of the movie "Ashes and Snow" directed by Ruhollah Sohrabi-2011

Script supervisor of the movie "Colored Papers" directed by Mona Zandi-2011

First Assistant Director and Programmer of the film "Gas" directed by Kiarash Asadizadeh-2011

Production manager, director and author of the documentary “Slum Within" 2010

Script supervisor of the movie "Six and Five" directed by Bahman Goodarzi - 2010

Script supervisor of the movie "Closer than Familiar”, “notes éphéméres”, a co-production of Iran and France, directed by Reza Sarkanian-2009

Script supervisor of the movie "Rhino" directed by Farzad Motman-2009

Script supervisor of the series “Khasteh Delan" directed by Sirus Alvand-2008

Script supervisor of the movie "Awakening" directed by Farzad Motman-2008

Script supervisor of the movie "Path of Love" directed by Bijan Shekarriz-2008

First Assistant Director and Programmer of "Ashkan, the Charmed Ring and Other Stories" directed by Shahram Mokri-2007

First Assistant Director, Production Manager and Production Designer of “Friend of Friend of Mine” directed by Iman Pourgholizadeh-2007

Script supervisor of the movie "This Loneliness" directed by Saeed Ebrahimifar-2007

Script supervisor of the movie "Voices" directed by Farzad Motamen-2007

Script supervisor of the movie” The Son of Down “directed by Behrouz Afkhami-2007

Script supervisor of the movie "Music Box" directed by Farzad Motamen-2006

First Assistant Director and Programmer of the short film "The Night of the Dead" directed by Yasmin Rizan-2006

First Assistant Director and Programmer of the TV movie "Mr. Rouh" directed by Sadegh Ashtiani-2005

First Assistant Director and Programmer of "Quiet Streets" directed by Kamyab Hatami-2005

Script supervisor of the movie "Embassy" directed by Mohammad Darmanesh-2005

Script supervisor of the movie "Bright House" directed by Vahid Mosaian-2005

Script supervisor of the movie” The Little Prince "directed by Mehdi Borghei - 2004

Script supervisor of the movie "I plus the enemy" directed by Mohammad Niakani-2004

Producer, director and screenwriter of the short film “Crimson Red" (Participation in Sweden and Stockholm International Short Film Festivals)

First Assistant Director and Programmer of the semi-feature film "Drawing Alone" directed by Sadegh Ashtiani-2004

First Assistant Director and Programmer of the semi-feature film "Behind the Wings of Butterflies" directed by Sadegh Ashtiani-2003

Member board

of Touba Films

PRODUCER

Ali

Baradari

Producer for the movie "Inan" directed by Rahbar Ghanbari 2020

Production Manager for the movies:
“Portrait of a lady far away “directed by Ali Mossaffa-2005
"Earrings" directed by Vahid Mousaian-2006
"Bright House" directed by Vahid Mosaian-2005
"Offside" directed by Jafar Panahi-2004
"Bitter Dream" directed by Mohsen Amiryousefi-2003
"Ghanari" directed by Javad Ardakani-2002
"Silence of the Sea" directed by Vahid Mousaeian-2002

Actor of the following movies:

“Bouye Baran” series directed by Mahmoud Moazemi-2019
“Parastaran” series directed by Alireza Afkhamai, Mahmoudreza Takhshid, Shahram Shahhoseini - 2017
"Earrings" directed by Vahid Mousaian-2006
"Bright House" directed by Vahid Mosaian-2005
"Offside" directed by Jafar Panahi-2004
"Silence of the Sea" directed by Vahid Mousaeian-2002

Financial Manager

Asal

Yektaei Sana

Art Manager of

Touba Films

Institude

Taha

Zaker

Taha Zaker, born in 1986, has a bachelor's degree in graphics, is the art director of Tooba Film, and has worked as a set designer and director of photography for many years. He has designed posters for more than 100 movies and documentaries including  "Bitter Dream", "Parviz" etc. For the films "Monsoon Rain" and "Kupal", he won the Crystal Simorgh for the best poster designer and special recognition from the jury for the film "Bad Sleep" from the Fajr International Film Festival. He has also received awards from many international festivals, such as the Golden Badge of the Graphic Artist and the Bronze Award for the Triennial Toyama Poster.

Director of the

Screenplay Council

Toubafilm

Samaneh

Zandinezhad

Samaneh Zandinejad, born in 1984, is a graduate of Tarbiat Modares University, holding a master's degree in directing. She is a renowned director, actress, and theater instructor who embarked on her professional journey in theater in 2002. With a track record of over ten successful projects in theater directing, production, and short film direction, she has earned numerous accolades from both domestic and international festivals. Some of her remarkable productions include "Welcome to the Funeral Ceremony of Brother," "Silent Puppets," "If You Die," and "The Other One," all of which have garnered critical acclaim and captivated audiences. Furthermore, she has also served as a jury member at various domestic and international theater festivals.

Executive Producer

Mehdi

Badrloo

Office Manager Board Member

Motahare

Farhang doust

Commercial Manager Board Member

Termeh

Baradari