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Mahnaz Rokni

With diligence and knowledge across all genres, Mahnaz quickly advanced in her work. She gained experience in literature research, screenplay writing, editing, production, and directing of short films, documentaries, and animations. Her knowledge and attention to detail, adaptive messaging, and market trends led to her great success in the commercial and advertising fields. This knowledge and experience contributed to making her work among the most successful and influential commercials with a direct impact on sales. Mahnaz's expertise lies also in creating portrait films or character introductions!

Some of Awards

Mahnaz's Filmography:

"Forgotten" - Documentary, Video, 15min, 2019.  * Researcher, writer, producer, director, and editor. This film explores the followers of John the Baptist, known as "Saebin mandani" and their unique culture. They migrated from Palestine to Iran 3000 years ago. Their beliefs fall into the Gnostic and mystic categories. Central to their faith is the practice of Sunday baptismal ceremonies in flowing water. This ritual is of significant importance to their religious community - Finalist in TUFF-MT Film Festival, United States (2023) - Selected in Reel Deal Film Festival (2022) - Selected in Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions (2021) - Selected in Intimalente Film Festival (2019) - Selected in Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions (2019) - Selected in First-Time Filmmaker Sessions (2019) - Official selection VIVA Film Festival, Sarajevo (2019) ​"Scream" - Screenplay, 2016 * Researcher and writer. Scream is a story about a woman experiencing domestic violence. "Biruni’s Method" - Documentary-drama, Video, 80 min, 2015.  * Researcher, writer, producer, director, and editor. This film is about Al-Biruni. He is regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the medieval Islamic era and was well-versed in physics, mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences, and distinguished himself as a historian, chronologist, and linguist. He is given the titles of the "founder of Indology" and the "first anthropologist". He also made contributions to Earth sciences and is regarded as the "father of geodesy" for his important contributions to that field, along with his significant contributions to geography. This film was requested by DEFC (Documentary and Experimental Film Center)  This film was broadcast on several television channels in Iran. ​ "21 Without Yellow Card" - Documentary film, Video, 66 min, 2014. * Researcher, writer, producer, director, and editor. This film takes a glance at Dr. Mohammad Hossein Dadkan's life and his ministration.  Dr. Dakan was the Iran Football Federation’s president from 2002-2006. As a result of his great management and leadership during his service as the head of the soccer federation, Iran’s national soccer team was able to make it to the World Cup for the first time. Dr. Dadkan is still recognized as a brilliant administrator and a popular individual among Iranians.    The 5th General Assembly - Documentary film, Video, 70 min, 2013. Researcher, writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. This film is about meetings and negotiations of Iranian Zorkhane representatives with those of 65 other countries in the world about Zorkhane sport. The members of this association try rigorously and unambiguously to expand and promote this sport in the world. "Papery Wings" - Long screenplay, 2013.  * Researcher and writer. This screenplay is an overview of the life and attempts of decedent Jabbar Baghtcheban, the founder of the first kindergarten for deaf children and the inventor of the Persian sign language. "Steps of a Warrior" - Documentary-drama film, Video, 45 min, 2012. * Directed and edited. As requested by Channel 3 IRI. This film is a review of Youssef Kabuli's life. Kabuli was an engineer who died during the Iraq-Iran war.  "I wish I could" - Short Documentary, Video, 5 min, 2012.  * Researcher, writer, producer, director, and editor. This short film covers the story of a mother who even though suffers from MS, she takes care of her two autistic children and their daily challenges. ​This film was requested by DEFC (Documentary and Experimental Film Center). - Winner award for actress as the best mother, from Parvin Etesami International Film Festival.  - Selected in "Cinema Verite" International Documentary Film Festival ​ "The Beginning of an End" - Research, 2012. * Researched, Aviny’s Biography and his activities.  - Chosen as one of greatest researchers and Candidate for an award in Aviny Festival. "The Court of Achaemenid Plates" - Documentary-drama film, Video, 45 min, 2012. * Writer, director, and editor. Requested by Sima Film. This documentary investigates the history of archeological excavation that was performed by French and American scientists. The main theme of this movie is the Achaemenian Persepolis tablets that were originally found in Iran by “Ernst Herzfeld” and were taken to the USA for further investigation at the University of Chicago.  - Selected in "Cinema Verite" International Documentary Film Festival "Antovan Khan" - Documentary-drama film, Video, 45 min, 2012. * Writer, researcher, director, and editor. Requested by Sima Film. This is an overview of Antonio Sevruguin’s life. Antoin Sevruguin (1830–1933) was a photographer in Iran during the reign of the Qajar dynasty. He took both landscapes and portraits. His photographs were captured on glass plates. Today, most of his photos are saved in the "Smithsonian Institution" (USA) and "Golestan Palace" (IRAN). "Irandoost" (Richard Nelson Frye) - Documentary-drama film, Video, 45 min, 2011. * Writer, director, and editor. Requested by Sima Film. This is an overview of “Richard Nelson Frye” life and work. Richard Nelson Frye (1920-2014) was an American scholar and distinguished historian specializing in the study of Iran and Central Asia. He held the position of "Aga Khan Professor of Iranian Studies" at Harvard University for over three decades. Frye was widely regarded for his extensive knowledge of Persian and Central Asian history, and his contributions to the field of Iranian studies were highly influential. He authored numerous books and articles, some of which became standard references in the study of Iranian and Central Asian history. Frye's work not only advanced academic understanding but also promoted cultural exchange and appreciation for the rich heritage of the region. His legacy continues to be celebrated in the academic community. "Poli Be Ayande" (Marek Smurzynski) - Documentary-drama film, Video, 45 min, 2011. * Writer, researcher, director, and editor. Requested by Sima Film. This is an overview of Marek Smurzynski’s life. He was a distinguished Polish Iran ologist and translator with expertise in Persian literature. He held master’s degrees in both Polish and Persian literature and earned a doctorate with a focus on "Postmodernism in Iran." Additionally, he translated poems by Wisława Szymborska into Persian, showcasing his proficiency in both languages and his contribution to cultural exchange. "Little Champions" - Long screenplay, 2011. * Researcher and writer. This screenplay covers a story about a group of teenagers from an old Tehran neighborhood who take up the ancient sport of Zoorkhane, deeply rooted in their culture. Years later, as adults, they apply the principles of masculinity from Zoorkhane in their work and personal lives, demonstrating its impact on their resilience in facing challenges. "IZSF" (European Zorkhane competition) - Documentary film, Video, 20 min, 2011. * Producer, director, photographer, and editor. This film is about the 1st European junior Zurkhaneh Sports Championship that was held in Minsk - Belarus in 2010. Awarded from the international Zorkhane Sports Federation. - Certificate from Alexander Medved. "Fire of Love" - Documentary film, Video, 25min, 2010. * Researcher, writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. Requested by DEFC. This film is an overview of Mustafa Divoneh’s life who was one of the athletes and champions during the time of the Shah in Iran.​ - Selected in "Cinema Verite" International Documentary Film Festival "Celebrating Ferdowsi's Millennium" - Documentary film, Video, 2 Parts, 50min, 2010.  * Researcher, writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. Requested by Press TV an international-Iranian channel. This movie is about Ferdowsi and his famous book "Shahnameh". "Shahnameh" or "The Book of Kings” is the great work of Ferdowsi, one of the greatest epics of Persian literature, in which the history and mythology of Iran are rewritten. ​ "Sarve Ashora" - Documentary film, Video, 45min, 2010. * Editor. Requested by an Iranian channel. ​ "Zaynab" – Documentary film, 30 min, 2010. * Producer, director, and editor. Requested by DEFC. - Selected in (DEFC) International Cinema-Haghighat Film Festival.  - Selected in Hemase Ashora Film Festival. ​​ "Eclipse of the Heart" - Documentary film, Video, 20 min, 2009. * Writer, producer, director, and editor. - Selected in "Cinema Verite" International Documentary Film Festival (2009) - A showing in The University of Tulsa (2010) "Peryavis" - Documentary film, Video, 30 min, 2008. * Researcher, writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. This film is about the followers of Yahya (John the Baptist). Their unique etiquette and goldsmithing are the main lines of the film. - Certificate and Awarded Roshd International Film Festival, (From Isseco), 2008 - Selected in Paris Hamghadam Film Festival, 2010 - Selected in “International Urban Film Festival”  - Selected in "Tassvir Film Festival" as one of the best Images of the year. 2009 - Diploma and two awards (Best Documentary & Best Photography) from the Ab Film Festival. - A showing in The University of Tulsa (2010) "Who Is That Man?" - Documentary film, Video, 30 min, 2008. * Researcher, writer, producer, director, and editor. This film is about Jabar Baghcheban who is the founder of the first kindergarten for deaf children and the inventor of Persian sign language for deaf. He arranged sports programs for the deaf kids. He invented a method for teaching the alphabet to deaf kids. He was also a writer and used to write plays, poems, and books.  - Awarded from "Roshd International Film Festival", 2008 - Awarded an honorary diploma from Deaf Association of Iran, 2008 - Candidate for crystal phoenix from "FAJR International Film Festival", 2009 - Selected in "Cinema Verite" International Documentary Film Festival (2009) - Candidate for portrait award from "Parvin Etesami International Film Festival", 2009 - Candidate and chosen as the best film for "Avini Festival", 2009 - Awarded in the International "Urban Film Festival"  - Selected in the "Tassvir Film Festival" as one of the best Images of the year. 2009 - Entered in "Savad Amozi Film Festival", 2009 - Awarded and received a diploma as the best film in "Ava Film Festival", 2010 - Entered in Tasvire Ashoura (DEFC) Festival - Premiered and showings at Sepideh Cinema Theaters - Tehran, Iran (for 1 month), 2011 "Shadow of Loneliness" - Animated-story film, Video, 20 min, 2006. * Writer and director. This animated movie is about a little girl who feels lonely due to her parents’ working hours but finds a way to fill the void somehow.  Honorary diploma from the Second IFF "Didor" (2006)  - Selected in Concorto Film Festival del Cortometraggio - Italy (2006) "Rose Garden" - Short 16mm film, 1998 * Writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. This movie depicts a symbolic image of people who have forgotten love in today's modern life. - Selected in "21st Goteborg International Film Festival" 1998 ​ "A Fun Day" - A hand-drawn animated Movie, 35mm film, 1min, 1998 * Writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor.  This is a story about a man who sticks at sea on a rainy day, but he turns bad times into good times. - Accepted in Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions festival (2023)  - Accepted in Humanitarian Film Day (2019)  - Accepted in Make Art Not War Teaser Future Film Festival (2018) - Accepted in the first international Marine Film Festival 2001 - 18th National Short Film Festival of the Iranian Young Cinema Society Tehran 2001 - Accepted in Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2000 - Accepted in 21st Goteborg-International-Film-Festival. Sweden, 1998  "Another Truth" - A short drama film, Video, 20 min, 1997 * Writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. This is a story about a man who is very skeptical of his marriage and ends up losing everything in life. "Score 20" - A short story film, Video, 20 min, 1996 * Writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. - Accepted in "Roshd International Film Festival" 1996 - Accepted in "SorehVideo Festival" 1997 "A garden full of flower buds" - short screenplay, 1995 * Researcher and writer. This is the story of a young man who saves a wounded Jewish soldier on the battlefield, which will cost him his life. - Nominated for an award in the "Iranian Young Cinema Society Film Festival" as the Best Screenplay. - Received diploma and award from "Bonyad-janbazan Festival" (2004). "Kindness Rain" - Short film story, Video, 20 min, 1994 * Writer, producer, director, photographer, and editor. This movie is about a poor girl who is mocked and bullied in school.  - Accepted in “Soreh Video Festival”, 1994 "Mozd On Gereft" - Screenplay, 1993 * Writer. This is a story about a village girl who loves advancement, but instead of going to school, she must weave carpets.  - Received diploma and award from "Rosta Film Festival" 1993 ​ "Derakht Arezo" - Screenplay, 1992 * Writer. War separates a couple who have fallen in love. The boy goes to the battlefield. After returning, he encounters a strange scene. - Nominee for an award in Kowsar Film Festival.

Testimonials

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Houshang Tojarieh

Kingston Design
 

"Working with Mahnaz on a building architecture video was a delight, and the results exceeded expectations. Her expertise and attention to detail showcased the project's beauty. I highly recommend Mahnaz for anyone looking to bring their building architecture visions to life with a skilled and dedicated professional."

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Abbey Gassemi

Senior Account Executive
 

Music Arranger
 

"Mahnaz’s dedication and creativity in crafting commercials for my customers have been amazing. Mahnaz goes above and beyond, ensuring each commercial captures the essence of products and services. Her commitment to excellence and attention to detail shine through in every project. I couldn't be happier with the results, and I highly recommend Mahnaz for anyone seeking top-notch commercial production."

"Mahnaz demonstrated exceptional editing skills by working on multiple camera orchestra videos filmed with five cameras. Her proficiency extends to photo retouching. With a keen eye for detail and seamless execution, Mahnaz is a highly skilled professional in both video editing and photo retouching."

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