When I lost the dearest person in my life, my mother, all our shared dreams and hopes vanished. She was the one who gave me hope and encouraged me. Due to a foolish medical error, everything ended for me, and I fell into darkness. I was engulfed in severe depression, fear, loneliness, and endless tears. In my deep sorrow over losing my mother, I came across a sentence that changed the course of my life and artistic journey: "Turn great sorrow into great work" - Turan Mirhadi. 

I realized that my mother’s wish was to value art. She loved cinema, and music concerts, understood painting, and most importantly, always enjoyed learning and teaching others. Therefore, I had to do something. I had to turn my great sorrow into great work and make my mother Zarifeh Abkar's dream a reality. Thus, in the darkest days of my life, Zarifa Academy was born from my mind and heart, fulfilling my mother’s dream, ensuring her beautiful soul rests in eternal peace and her name remains immortal.

As you read this account and the story of the academy's birth, know that I lit the path with my heart. If you are also in darkness and your heart is broken like mine, turn your great sorrow into great work. Don't be afraid. As you take the first steps, your path will gradually become clear. Continue this chain of hope and leave a valuable legacy of knowledge, art, industry, or environmental conservation for others.

I am a filmmaker, writer, ideator, and actor. I have always had a great passion for big challenges and believe that life is short and time is limited. Therefore, we must leave a trace of art, humanity, and immortality. Usually, visionaries find bright paths in difficult situations. They recognize light in the darkest moments. Just as I brainstorm for screenwriting, I have the ability to create greater dreams.

Vahid ALIZADEH -ZARIFA ACADEMY-PARIS 

 

Traduction du texte en français

Quand j'ai perdu la personne la plus chère de ma vie, ma mère, tous nos rêves et espoirs communs ont disparu. Elle était celle qui me donnait de l'espoir et m'encourageait. À cause d'une erreur médicale stupide, tout s'est terminé pour moi, et je suis tombé dans les ténèbres. J'étais englouti par une dépression sévère, la peur, la solitude et des larmes sans fin. Dans mon profond chagrin d'avoir perdu ma mère, je suis tombé sur une phrase qui a changé le cours de ma vie et de mon parcours artistique : "Transformons le grand tristesse en grand travail" - Turan Mirhadi. le souhait de ma mère était de valoriser l'art. Elle aimait le cinéma et les concerts, comprenait la peinture, adorait la sculpture et, surtout, aimait toujours apprendre et enseigner aux autres. Par conséquent, je devais faire quelque chose. Je devais transformer mon grand chagrin en grand travail et réaliser le rêve de ma mère Zarifa Abkar. Ainsi, dans les jours les plus sombres de ma vie, l'Académie Zarifa est née de mon esprit et de mon cœur, réalisant le rêve de ma mère, assurant que son âme belle repose en paix éternelle et que son nom reste immortel.

 En lisant ce récit et l'histoire de la naissance de l'académie, sache que j'ai éclairé le chemin avec mon cœur. Si tu es aussi dans les ténèbres et que ton cœur est brisé comme le mien, transforme ton grand chagrin en grand travail. N'aie pas peur. En prenant les premières étapes, ton chemin deviendra progressivement clair. Continue cette chaîne d'espoir et laisse aux autres un héritage précieux de connaissances, d'art, d'industrie ou de conservation de l'environnement.

 Je suis cinéaste, écrivain, créateur et acteur. J'ai toujours eu une grande passion pour les grands défis et je crois que la vie est courte et le temps est limité. Par conséquent, nous devons laisser une trace d'art, d'humanité et d'immortalité. Habituellement, les visionnaires trouvent des chemins lumineux dans des situations difficiles. Ils reconnaissent la lumière dans les moments les plus sombres. Tout comme je réfléchis pour l'écriture de scénarios, j'ai la capacité de créer de plus grands rêves.

Vahid ALIZADEH-ACADÉMIE DES ARTS ZARIFA

 

 

I'm a seasoned freelance artist who thrives on harnessing a diverse skill set to transform imaginative concepts into captivating realities. My extensive portfolio boats more then 30 successful projects, reflecting my proficiency in video art, video direction, art direction, character design and fashion design. These skills are not just tools; they are my creative palette, enabling me to create narratives that seamlessly blend the worlds of art and marketing.

I see each project as a canvas and my goal is to paint it with innovation and ingenuity.

My easygoing nature and willingness to take risks infuse my work with a refreshing creativity, allowing me to enhance brand identities and reflect individuality through character design. Moreover, I have a knack for identifying talents in others and nurturing them to their full potential them to their full potential. I find joy in assembling and leading diverse, multi-national teams to achieve optimal outcomes, emphasizing growth and excellence.

Having callobortad with international corporations, I've honde my “campaigner and sensation seeker” personality type into a driving force that infuses each project with unique energy and creativity. My dedication lise in making art and marketing harmoniously captivating, transcending cultural boundaries, and my track record is a testament to this commitment. I'm not just an artist; I'm a storyteller, a designer and a visionary, using my diverse skills and international leadership to create compelling experiences that resonate with global audiences.

I joined Zarifa Arts Academy in 2024 so that I can use my potential to be effective in advancing the goals of the academy.

Elika SHAHVERDI-ZARIFA ACADEMY-PARIS 2024

 

 

I am a Consultant , idea developer and Graphic Designer at Zarifa Arts Academy.

 With years of experience in graphic design and a proven track record of collaborating with major international brands, I bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to any project. My expertise extends beyond graphic design to include strategic consulting for branding and development.

 

In 2024, I joined Zarifa Arts Academy as an idea developer and graphic designer, aiming to leverage my skills to enhance the academy's growth and innovation.

 My Resume

 - Production Manager of the Design Team at Lexon Creativity Agency

 - Head of the Design Team at Saro Educational Academy

 - Graphic Designer for Benelli Motor Italy

 - Graphic Designer for Katzo China

 - Graphic Designer for Monsa Türkiye

 Sepehr GHASEMI-ACADEMY ZARIFA-PARIS 2024

 

 

 

 I am a distinguished director, writer, cinematographer, and editor. i best known for directing the feature film "Sangnameh."

 il am directed several notable short films, including "Cotard," "One Take," "Hasil," "Pupa," "Attention," "Hunt," "The Other," and "A Beginning for an End." In addition to his short film work, i have also created 9 long-form documentary stories and over 100 short documentaries.

 

As a cinematographer, i have been the director of photography for over 70 short films and has worked on feature films such as "Cold Revolt" and "World Opera."

In his prolific career as an editor, i have edited more than 200 short films, feature films, and documentaries. He also serves as the director of the HardaFilm Cinematic Institute.

i have talents extend to the realm of music, where he has been the artistic director for various ethnic music concerts in Iran. i have dedication to education is evident through his teaching roles in cinematography, editing, and directing at more than five educational institutions.

Moreover, i am an impressive portfolio of over 30 registered short film scripts in the Cinema House Bank.

Poorya PARVINI-ZARIFA ACADEMY-PARIS 2024