Caught between his estranged parents' silence, a young boy embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Through a series of mysterious phone calls, he adopts new personas, exploring the identity of who he dreams of becoming.

Iran, 2026

Premiered at Edinburgh International Film Festival 

The Tree I Carry is imbued with the essence of being beyond the borders of Iran. It comprises a treasury of images, dreams, and sounds and unveils a journey through the realms of time and space, refusing to be anchored solely to the boundaries of what is deemed “'real” or “unreal.” It's akin to a photograph of life, but not the one we usually perceive; instead, it's the one we can imagine. 

Video Installation

Azar, an elderly Iranian actress, reads of her friend’s death in the newspaper. She asks a theater company to help find her body. Along the way, she opens up about her past, regrets, and Simin, her friend, whom she loved.

Iran, 2023 Iran Teaser

Premier at Outfest film festival 2023

Documentary short about Mehri, one of the most influential women in my life.

Documentary, Iran, 2020

Aron and Arlo are spending their last night together, and Aron is getting married. While Aron wants to enjoy his last night with Arlo, Arlo wants to confess how he feels about Aron getting married.

United States, 2019

Aran, a washed-up middle-aged music composition teacher bargains with the one he loves the most, in order to find his new muse.

United States, 2019