Arameh Etemadi — Film Director & Creative Director
About
A VOICE
THAT CUTS
THROUGH
Arameh Etemadi is an Iranian-American filmmaker, film critic, and brand creative director whose work spans two decades across cinema, television, and media.
Her filmmaking practice crosses genres — from documentary, short films and narrative fiction to music video — while her critical voice, with over 2,500 published reviews since 2004, has made her one of the most respected figures in Iranian cinema.
Beyond the screen, Etemadi leads brand identity projects, produces live television, and serves as jury member at international film festivals. She co-founded the Sheed Film Festival in Dallas, TX, bringing Iranian cinema to global audiences.
Film
Documentary · Narrative · Music Video Director — Multigenre filmmaking practice across Iranian and international productions
Press
Iranian Film Magazine — Began publishing film criticism; established as a leading critical voice
Award
Best Art Interviewer — Iranian Society of Film Critics and Writers (ISFCW)
Festivals
Jury Member & Festival Director — Farhang Short Film Foundation (UCLA); Lucas International Festival (Germany); Palm Springs International Film Festival; Palm Springs ShortFest (28th & 29th); Mozaik Award at Polish Film Festival; SEEfest 18th edition; Sheed Persian Film Festival — Co-founder & Director, Dallas TX; CinemaTours Film Festival — Director, Kish Island
Cinema
Industry Experience — Extensive background spanning screenplay consultation, associate production, and media advisory across Iranian and international productions
Brand
Creative Director — GoSuits, Sarve Graphic Group, Armani Holding Group
TV
Live Television Producer — Atseh Program, 70% viewership growth