Torino Film Festival 2020

In 2020, the Torino Film Festival redefined its identity and launched a new symbol. The Star of Torino honors the iconic Mole Antonelliana as the home of the National Museum of Cinema. As its Creative Coordinator, I contributed as follows:

Directing the first "Star of Mole" award program celebrating Isabella Rossellini

The Star of Torino ceremony with Mrs. Rossellini was filmed in RAI TV's studio "Che Succed3?". Despite the unique challenges presented by Covid, Mrs. Rossellini joined us from her farm in upstate New York. Click on the Orange circle to watch.

Interview with David Lynch & Blue Velvet Stars

Not Just an Interview

Interviews with David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, Antonio Monda and Guy Maddin were animated by Vahid Rastgou and Helia Rafai. Click on the orange circle to watch.

The Box Design

I designed the box containing the Star of Torino prize and made an animated video spot with Heliya Rafaei and the music of Wycliffe Gordon. Click on the orange circle to watch.

Video Spot

Program Editing & Interviews

I collaborated with an international team of creative and technical professionals, including Zero Base Studio. Click to see the credits.

TFF Credit

As Creative Coordinator of TFF, I worked on the following projects:

Program Organizer

Organized programming for the opening ceremony, the masterclasses and the main festival.

Content Designer

Designed content for three international Masterclasses and the festival's award ceremony.

Director's Assistant

Assisted director with sponsorships, corporate partnerships and film industry engagement.

Masterclasses

The Next Generation of Filmmakers

Mohsen Makhmalbaf

A conversation hosted by Fedra Fateh and Vahid Rastgou about the power and potential of cinema.

Film and Justice

Walter Murch

A topical conversation with Taghi Amirani, Walter Murch and Fedra Fateh about cinema as a tool of social justice. Exploring how movies educate the public and advance human rights by addressing controversial issues.

Women in Cinema

Waad Al-Kateab

Focusing on the role of women in cinema. Examining the progress, challenges and strategies to advance gender equality in every aspect of cinema.