Women Make Waves International Film Festival

Program

Ava

Sasan KARIMI 2020 Iran color 26min Persian DCP
After years of separation, Ava finds her terminally-illed father, who is one of the artists who suffered from mental breakdown in the 80s when the revolutionary extremists harassed artists and most of the art activities, especially music, were banned. Ava, an artist with a great voice, faces the even greater challenges as a woman.

Director

Sasan KARIMI

Having 15 years in Iranian film industry as an assistant director and sound recordist, KARIMI has also produced, written, and directed four short films.

Sasan KARIMI

2020 Ava

Director, Screenwriter: Sasan KARIMI
Producer: Leila BOLUKAT, Saeed DADGAR
Cinematographer: Mehdi GHEISARI

Editor: Mastaneh MOHAJER
Composer: Nima AZIMINEJAD
Sound Editor: Shahin KHAKPOUR
Sound Consultant: Reza DELPAK
Sound Record: Amiri ASHEGH
Set Designer: Azar KETABI
Production Manager: Ali SHIRMOHAMADI
Makeup Designer: Elham SALEHI

Leyla PARVAZ
Leyla.parvaz@gmail.com