Elahe Gol Pari

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PROFILE

Passionate and visionary filmmaker from Iran, dedicated to storytelling through the lens, seeks to captivate audiences worldwide with compelling narratives that bridge cultural divides. Embodies a deep understanding of cinematic techniques, a unique perspective shaped by Persian culture, and a commitment to activism.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2018-Present

Voice of Utame, Multimedia Production (Self-Employed) Creative Founder, Director

● Filmmaker, documentarian

● Storyteller

● Activist/Speaker: Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady, Capital Region Today Show, Women's Alliance, Capital District Humanist Society, Russell Sage College 2017-2018

Independent Projects, Freelancer

● Wrote a movie script about death with dignity: Elise's Choice 2014

International Society for Iranian Studies (Montreal, Canada) Producer

● Produced documentary video on deceased scholars of Iranian Studies 2014, 2003-2006

BBC Persian Website Publications (Remote)

Journalist and Arts Critic, Freelancer

● Wrote analytical reports for television series

● Created videos for cultural, artistic and sports events 2013-2014

Festival Cinema Invisible, GE Theater at Proctors (Schenectady, NY) Executive Director and Board Member

● Planned several international film sessions per annual festival

● Invited and collaborated with artists from Iran to Europe for festival work

● Created social media content

● Organized and conducted photo exhibitions

1991-2012

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (Tehran, Iran) Freelancer, Executive Show Writer

● Produced over one hundred scripts for individual productions, television series, radio

● Produced and directed groundbreaking live broadcast series, “What If” (taboos in Iran) 1991-2004

Independent Theater Projects

Producer, Freelancer

● Adapted Iranian productions denied due to censorship for abroad performances

● Produced plays (e.g. The Four Seasons, Aseeyeh, Four Seasons,Ana Keiliber, The Bitter’s Night) 1989-2009

City Theater (Tehran, Iran)

Consultant, Director, Actor, Writer (19 professional theater shows)

● Worked as Deputy Director & Consultant: Shakespeare’s Othello, overseeing a team of over 50 colleagues, including actors, dancers, stage, costume professionals

● Directed 4 award winning productions (various theater festivals)

● Acted in ten plays, portraying a versatile range of characterizations

● Created scenery

● Wrote 3 stage plays; well received with professional actors, full house

● Organized Annual Actor Celebration for The Theater Forum (over 300 in attendance) EDUCATION

Tehran University (Tehran, Iran)

Theater, BA, Faculty of Fine Arts

1989-1993, First Class Honors GPA

SKILLS

Bilingual (Farsi, English)

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Content Creation for Social Media (e.g., Instagram) Videography for Theater

AWARDS

Best Production Iranian Theater Festival in Exile (2004) Cologne and Berlin, Germany: The Bittern’s Night Recognized for Engaging Audience Across Language Barriers (2004): Amsterdam Dept of Theater & Dance Recognized for Creative Costume and Scene Design Enhancing Character Transformation (2004) Actor Selected by Film Critics (2003): A Few Strands of Hair Year's Best Show Chosen by the Audience (2002): Anna Kieber Valued for Radio Show Understanding and Creating Collaborative Space for Sound Designers and Actors (2000): The Girl in the Mirror

The Best Acting and Directing Award (1995): Aseeyeh Acclaimed for Innovative Fusion of Stage, Costume and Puppet Design (1994): The Giving Tree Acclaimed for Creative and Practical Stage Design by Theater Professors (1993): Four Seasons VOLUNTEERING

2016-Present

Various cultural and artistic activities with the Earth Circle UUSS

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