Mystic Iran, The Unseen World

Mystic Iran, The Unseen World
Aryana F. Productions, Inc,

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“Mystic Iran” Wins at L.A. Film Festival

Los Angeles, CA – April, 14, 2008.

“Mystic Iran the Unseen World” won the Audience Award at the 2008 Noor Film Festival on Sunday, April 13th, in Beverly Hills, California. One of the first and most popular documentary films about SPIRITUALITY, Mystic Iran was shot entirely in locations in Iran. Nine months in production and two (2) years in post production, Mystic Iran takes the audience into the heart of an unexplored Iran, in search of ancient spiritual rites and rituals long hidden from the Western world.

“An exemplary documentary…beautiful, stirring film.”
Kevin Thomas – LA Times Critic

Filmmaker Aryana Farshad explains, “My documentary breaks through the stereotypes of the Islamic culture -- more than 2500 years later, in a global climate where many equate the cultures of the Middle East with fear and terrorism, MYSTIC IRAN reveals a diverse people seeking spiritual transformation.” Mystic Iran is narrated by Shohreh Aghdashloo, Iranian Academy Award Nominee for “House of Sand & Fog.”

Aryana, who resides in Los Angeles, is in the process of filming her current project about Persian poet Rumi. She recently finished filming the 800 year anniversary celebration of Rumi in Konya/Turkey and will be back to Middle-East locations this summer to finish Rumi’ production. Fluent in English, Farsi and French, her production company specializes in documentaries, biographical and corporate films.

Inquiries about transmission rights to “MYSTIC IRAN – THE UNSEEN WORLD” can be directed to: Aryana Farshad, Producer/Director – Aryana F Productions. info@aryanafproductions.com

"My spiritual journey had taken me from the land of Ahuramazda to the realm of Allah. I came to believe there is only one god, The god of light, goodness and joy. A god who abides not on the mountains or in the oceans, Nor the cities or the sanctuaries, But in the human souls who worship there." Aryana Farshad A modern woman's mystical journey deep into the heart of her native country Iran, in search of spiritual rites and rituals hidden for centuries.

	From the women's chamber of the great mosque, opened for the first time to the outside world. To the rituals held in the remote caves,

	And to the sacred dance of the Dervishes, performed in secret in the remote mountains of Kurdistan,

	Aryana takes you on a mesmerizing and healing journey behind closed doors, and far beyond the ordinary world, exploring the mystic powers of this ancient land. Year: 2002-2003 Length: 52 Language: English

	DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: ARYANA FARSHAD The Persian born filmmaker pursued her education at "La Sorbonne" and "L'I.D.H.E.C" Film school in Paris, France. As a film editor, she collaborated with major award winning film directors and received numerous awards including the "A.B.U" award. In Los Angeles, she worked at major studios.

	WRITTEN BY: ARYANA FARSHAD AND JANELLE BALNICKE Writer, producer and photographer, Janelle Balnicke served as the writer/director and producer on Joseph Campbell PBS documentary, " Heroes Journey" and was Executive In Charge of Development at National Geographic.

	NARRATED BY: SHOHREH AGHDASHLOO Iranian born Stage and film actress is best known for her Academy Award nominee performance in the "House of Sand & Fog".

	ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: PAMILLA PARKER MOSHER Director/producer and the owner of Parker Media Studios, Pamilla Parker Mosher has directed and produced many commercials, corporate films and music videos.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: MORTEZA POURSAMADI With more than 100 documentary films and numerous awards, Mr. Poursamadi resides and works in Iran.

MUSIC BY: AHMAD PEJMAN The Persian born composer is best known for his recent work in the award winning feature film "Baran", directed by Majid Majidi, the Academy Award nominated director of " White Balloon" and "Color of God".

EDITED BY: ARYANA FARSHAD AND BETH SPIEGEL Recipient of numerous awards, including the "Emmy", Beth Spiegel's artistic work made "Sound of Sunshine, Sound of Rain" an Academy Award nominee.