Mary Farahzadi
Filmmaker & Visual Artist
About
I am a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and visual artist with a deep passion for storytelling in all its forms. While I firmly believe cinema is the most powerful medium for communication, I also recognize that exploring other artistic disciplines can greatly enrich and elevate the craft of filmmaking.
Education
MFA in Film & Animation
From Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY.
BFA in Graphic Design
From University of Tehran, IRI.
Work Experience
Graphics & Motion Design Artist
SprintRay Inc. Los Angeles, CA.
Motion Graphics and Animation Artist
Creator Up. Los Angeles. California
Illustrator
Juvo+. Los Angeles. California
Graphic Designer / Social Media Assistant
Center for Residence Life. RIT. Rochester, NY.
Character Designer and Animator
Pouya Negaar Animation Studio. Tehran, IRI.
Press
Animation Magazine
Animating the Outsider Experience | By Ramin Zahed | November 2, 2018
The Art and Culture ZH Magazine
The Power of Women’s Voices: Maryam Farahzadi’s Art and Filmmaking in the face of Oppression | January 2, 2023
Film Threat Independent Movie Guide
Goldfish | By Alan Ng | October 9, 2020
The Role of Each Fret | By Alan Ng | October 9, 2020
Blue | By Alan Ng | December 14, 2018
Ephemerye.com
Q&A With Maryam Farahzadi | Sep 15, 2019
The Film Magazine
Blue Short Film Review | Dec. 5, 2018
VOA Farsi TV Interview
Naghshe Ghalam (TV Show on Litrature @VOA) |Apr. 2, 2016
Festival Jury
Crownwood International Film Festival
Hollywood Short Film Festival
Khorshid Film Festival
Fiktiva Festival
Jury Member
