Dear Friend,

If we imagine Earth as the galaxy, and festivals and art academies as its stars and planets, we are that small yet adventurous planet where the Little Prince lives with his beloved rose. We named it after the mother of the founder of this academy, a kind and art-loving woman named Zarifeh Abkar, who sadly passed away due to medical malpractice in Iran. (When I lost my mother, my world fell into darkness. My mother was a woman who lived her life in inner peace, accomplishing great things with empty hands to bring joy and help to others. She was at peace and full of love, both within and with the world. So, in her memory, I transformed my great sorrow into a great work, ensuring her name lives on for centuries.) (Written by Vahid Alizadeh, Founder of the Academy)

Thus, we named this small planet ZARIFA, and this marked the beginning of our story as we embarked on an adventure to discover brilliant talents. The ZARIFA Art Academy aims to host significant events in Paris, the heart of the art world.

Key events include:

Zarifa Feature Film Festival, with filmmakers, artists, and production teams competing and attending.

Short Film Festival.

Artistic Treasures, honoring pioneers in cinema and music.

Concerts by renowned musicians.

Showcasing popular talents to discover and present unknown artists.

And most importantly, the establishment of an art school with experienced instructors offering practical training in various fields for those passionate about the arts.

Imagine the beautiful nights of Paris, where the stage of the ZARIFA Academy lights up and gives your art a chance to shine.

We intend to motivate filmmakers by presenting the grand prize and golden statues of this academy, inspired by the heavenly ascension moment of the founder's mother, known as the "Motherly Statue," to the best films at the red carpet ceremony.

Should the ZARIFA Academy establish an art school with the support of sponsors, we aim to identify outstanding and unknown artistic talents and introduce them to French cinema and the world.

The ZARIFA Academy is also seeking undiscovered talents and unknown artists, who will be introduced to the art world through the Zarifa Brilliant Talent Exhibition, with renowned judges from the art community.

The clear goal is to promote art, discover talent, honor artists, sell art to enthusiasts, educate, and foster healthy competition.

The Little Prince on the planet ZARIFA will host your events, and the academy’s official website and social media will announce the events and ceremonies.

Respectfully,
ZARIFA Arts Academy- Paris