Amin Mokhtari
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Amin Mokhtari

Amin graduated from Tehran University of Art with a bachelor's degree in cinema- screenwriting. Subsequently, The University of Tehran awarded him a Master's degree in Dramatic Literature, which confirmed his proficiency in cinema and dramatic arts. Amin has a thorough understanding of the film industry, from every thorough understanding of the film industry, from every aspect of screenwriting to the challenges of directing and aspect of screenwriting to the challenges of directing and producing, due to his academic background and artistic contributions. In addition to directing several short films, he has written a book that analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the film industry. Amin has additionally written numerous short and long screenplays, which have been recognized and honored by a number of international film festivals. Dramatic characterization is one of Amin's research interests, which he has looked into in his efforts to improve the drama quality of films. Amin is committed to making meaningful contributions to the industry and exploring the art form's possibilities.

Words that Shape the World of Drama

Publications

  1. Journal Articles

    Comparative Study of Woman Personality in Perspective of Mythology and Psychology in Plays Miss Julia by August Strindberg and Sing in Fog by Akbar Radi, based on the Theories of Jean Shinoda Bolen. / Journal of Women in Culture and Arts. In-depth analysis of challenges facing the movie industry in the pandemic era and its competition with VOD platforms / Journal of Research in Art and humanities.
  2. Books

    The film industry in the era of the Corona pandemic. / Iranian Students Booking Agency Conference
  3. Conference Presentations

    Comparative Study of Woman Personality in Perspective of Mythology and Psychology in Plays. 17th Arts in Society Conference. / University of San Jorge.

Academic Excellence with a Dramatic Twist!

Education

  1. Master in Dramatic Literature

    2016 - 2019 / Tehran, Iran
    University of Tehran
  2. Bachelor in Cinema-Screenwriting

    2012 - 2016 / Tehran, Iran
    University of Tehran

Research Interest

  1. Dramatic writing

  2. Dramatic characterization

  3. Character Psychology

A Journey of Leadership

Work Experience

  1. Vice President for Cultural Affairs

    2020 - Present / Tehran, Iran
    Academic Center of Education, Culture, and Research, University of Art Branch
  2. CEO

    2019 - 2020 / Tehran, Iran
    Blue Circle Art and Environment NGO
  3. Head of Asia Department

    2018 - 2019 / Tehran, Iran
    IE International Short Film Festival

A Director’s Eye, A Screenwriter’s Soul

Art Experience

  1. Film Director

    2022
    Radio Drama
  2. Screenplay Writer

    2021
    Carry On
  3. Screenplay Writer

    2019
    Salaries
  4. Director Assistant

    2014
    Without Ticket

Guiding Future Storytellers

Teaching Experience

  1. Teacher

    2019
    Art and specialized training center, University of Art
  2. Teacher

    2018 - 2019
    Art and specialized training center, University of Art

Hands-On for Nature with a Taste of Art

Volunteer Experience

  1. Head of Student Department

    2019
    The 6th Iran International Green Film Festival - Green Civilization NGO
  2. Head of Student Department

    2019
    The 4th Farda Festival of Technology & Industrial Film & Photography
  3. Head of Student Department

    2019
    The 11th Nahal Student Short Film Festival

Grow no-gutters Through Sharpening Skills

Workshops and Certificates

  1. Certification of Talent Campus of 36th Fajr International Film Festival

    2018
    • 100 Young Filmmakers from 33 Countries.
    • 15 workshops under the supervision of world-renowned filmmakers.
    • Participated as an Academic Elite.
  2. Certification of Enhancing the entrepreneurial abilities of students (TAVANA) of Sharif University

    2016
    • 50 hours of training courses.
    • Entrepreneurship for art students.

Awards & Honors

  1. Academic

    • Ranked 1st in Master’s Degree/ University of Tehran
    • The Top Cultural Active Student of the year/ University of Tehran
    • Awarded a full scholarship to study master’s degree/ University of Tehran
    • Excellent graduate in Bachelor’s/ University of Art
    • Awarded a full scholarship to study Bachelor’s degree/ University of Art
  2. Work

    • Twice Promoted: From Expert Position to Cultural Manager in November 2020 and from Cultural Manager to Vice President for cultural affairs in January 2022 / ACECR
    • Three letters of appreciation/ ACECR
    • Won 5 awards, including the Teamwork award from the 11th Harkat International Festival / Blue Circle Group NGO
  3. Art

    • Officially selected and screed in 2 international festivals/ Radio Drama project
    • Officially selected in 4 international festivals/ Carry On project
    • Won 2 awards, including the best OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD in the short script category from the 27th season of World Film Carnival/ Carry On project
    • Officially selected in 6 festivals/ Without Ticket project
    • Won 2 awards/ Without Ticket project

A Seat at the Table

Memberships

  1. Jury Member of the Art Section

    2022
    The 20th National Festival of Dissertation of the Year
  2. Jury Member of the International Selection Team

    2022
    The 11th Omid International Student Short film and photo festival
  3. Jury Member of the Selection Team

    2021
    The 2nd IE International Film Festival