Hamid Amjad is an influential Iranian playwright, director, and scholar with over two decades of experience. Known for blending Persian storytelling with modern dramaturgy, his notable works include Oblivion and Three Sisters and Others. He holds a PhD in Arts Research, directed the feature film Laboratory (2012), and has received major honors for his impact on Iranian theater. Amjad is also a dedicated educator and co-founder of Nila Publications.

Dr. Naghmeh Samini is an acclaimed Iranian playwright, screenwriter, and scholar whose works, including Heiran, Main Line, and Shahrzad, have received international recognition. With a PhD in Drama and Mythology, she combines creative and academic expertise, currently teaching at the University of Washington and co-directing Seattle’s Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble.

Soudabeh Moradian is an Iranian-American filmmaker and educator known for her bold exploration of war, trauma, and displacement. With over 70 directing credits, her work includes the award-winning feature Polaris and the psychological thriller The Mermaid. She holds an MFA from California Institute of the Arts and currently teaches as an Assistant Professor of Film at Syracuse University.

Sima Tirandaz is a celebrated Iranian actress, director, and playwright with over three decades of experience in theater, television, and film. Known for her versatile performances and impactful storytelling, Tirandaz has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, significantly contributing to the Iranian arts scene.

Mohamad Hatami, is graduate in directing and acting from the Faculty of Fine Arts st the University of Tehran. In addition to his roles as an actor in theatre, television, and cinema, he has also demonstrated his skills in program planning and theatre directing throughout his career.

ranian director and writer. He holds a degree in cinema directing from the Faculty of Cinema and Theatre. Among his notable activities are obtaining a bachelor's degree in screenplay and film from the Farabi Cinematic Foundation and establishing workshops for expansion of Art and Design of Iranian video clip.

Collaborating with cultural and cinema publications since 2009. Teaching at governmental and private institutions since 2011.
Co-author of “The Cinema of Nasser Taghvai” with Saeed Aqighi, published by Cheshmeh in 2021.

Translator and Editor of specialised literary, cinematic, and theatrical articles and books since 2012
Film and Theater instructor since 2010
PhD in Philosophy of Art
Author of “Language in the Dramatic Texts of Ali Hatami”, published by Afraz in 2017

For more than 20 years, Saeed Sourati has been immersed in photography, turning his passion into a powerful means of self-expression. Photography, for Saeed, is not just about capturing images; it's about conveying his unique perspective and feelings.