Founded in 2016 by Pouria Mousavi, in collaboration with the Globe International Silent Film Festival, The GlobeCSF has been a pivotal platform for independent Iranian filmmakers. Since 2017, we have focused on the international sales and production of Iranian short films, achieving participation in prestigious festivals like the Cannes Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, Palm Springs ShortFest, and Nashville Film Festival.
In 2022, we expanded our production department to emphasize international co-productions, particularly with European countries. Our notable projects include "Aban" and "There is No Friend's House," co-produced with the French film industry, garnering significant acclaim.
Every year, The GlobeCSF curates a catalog of Iranian short films for international sale and festivals, showcasing high-quality, artistically rich films that address social issues from unique perspectives.
Our mission is to support filmmakers by providing standard production services and fostering international cooperation.
We aim to bring stories from the creative minds of independent Iranian filmmakers to a global audience.
Pouria Mousavi, a graduate of Amirkabir University of Technology with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and applications, launched his career in cinema while studying, serving as a 1st Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager. His early professional journey included pivotal roles at the Tehran International Silent Film Festival. Inspired by his experiences, he founded The GlobeCSF in conjunction with the Globe International Silent Film Festival, where he currently serves as Vice President and Programmer. Since 2017, Pouria has thrived in roles ranging from international film sales agent to producer, solidifying his commitment to advancing global cinematic endeavors.
Leyla Parvaz was born in 1991 in Tehran, Iran. She began her career as an English teacher in 2009 and studied English literature for two years before pursuing a bachelor's degree in film directing at the Tehran University of Art in 2013. Leyla served as Executive Director at the 13th Nahal Student Short Film Festival and represented the festival at the International Student Film Festival of Saint Joseph's University in Beirut. She has worked as a line producer and director assistant on several short films and documentaries. Since 2019, Leyla has been an International Film Sales Agent at The GlobeCSF.
Ghazal Abedi is a cinema graduate from the Tehran University of Arts, Faculty of Cinema and Theater, specializing in editing. With extensive experience as an editor in independent Iranian short and feature films, Ghazal has also achieved international acclaim as a director, notably with the film "France."
Delaram Fathi is a graduate of the Cinema and Theater Faculty at Tehran University of Arts, majoring in editing. She has contributed to various independent Iranian short and feature film productions as an editor. Delaram is the editor for The GlobeCSF's productions and serves as an editing consultant in both the production and international film distribution departments of the company.
Sara Tabibzadeh, an animation master's graduate and illustrator, resides in France where she directs Iranian animation projects. Her creative journey has seen her helm acclaimed works like "Lady with Flower-Hair" and "Each Other," showcased at prestigious international festivals. Since 2021, Sara has brought her expertise to The GlobeCSF as an associate producer, further enriching her contributions to the global filmmaking landscape.