Connecticut State Community College, Manchester, CT (2025)
Teach foundational and advanced concepts in video filmmaking, covering
scriptwriting, cinematography, sound design, lighting, and editing.
Guide students through the production process, from developing ideas and
writing scripts to shooting and editing narrative short films.

Provide hands-on instruction in Adobe Premiere Pro and introduce industry-
standard filmmaking techniques.

Design and deliver lesson plans, assignments, and in-class exercises to develop
students’ technical and storytelling skills.
Offer constructive feedback on student projects, fostering creativity and technical
growth.
Manage classroom discussions and mentor students on industry best practices.

Directed by Pourya Azarbayejani - Hingham , MA (2024-2025)
Assisting the director in pre-production for the feature film As I Am, with filming
scheduled to start in January 2025.
Prepared a bilingual script draft and supported script revisions as needed.
Coordinating with cast and crew to organize rehearsals, manage logistics, and
ensure efficient communication across departments.
Developing and maintaining production schedules to align with creative and
logistical goals.
Supporting the director's vision by overseeing key aspects of on-set operations
and planning.

Oral History project, University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT  (2021- 2024)

Edited over 20 faculty interviews using Adobe Premiere, combining footage for engaging long-form videos

Handled camera operations, sound recording, and lighting setup to produce high-quality 4K footage

Sleeping Sky - Narrative Short Film - Vernon, CT  (2023-2024)

Wrote, directed, and edited a narrative short film exploring the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran and the complexities of human relationships during challenging times.
Oversaw all aspects of post-production and collaborated with the graphic and sound designers

The Northeast Human Rights Film Festival - Storrs, CT (2021-2023)

Served on the pre-screening selection committee for the film festival, created the official film festival poster, and was involved in making the film festival's official teaser

Woodpecker - Narrative Short Film, Directed by Tanju Ozdemir (2023)

Supported ARRI camera equipment management and assisted the cinematographer with technical adjustments
Managed the shot list and handled the slate effectively for smooth post-production editing

Both Sides Now - Short Film (2023)

Managed the editing process, coordinated with local talent and resources, and utilized scenic landscapes to enhance the film's visual storytelling.

Zivan Pet - Tehran, Iran (2019-2020)

 Produced engaging video and photo content for Instagram, utilizing Adobe Premiere and InDesign to create content for branding and digital marketing.

Escape from Spiderweb, Short Film (2018)

Coordinated production teams, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow on set. Managed schedules, resolved conflicts, and facilitated creative decisions.

Memorial, TV Show - Tehran, Iran (2016)

Worked as a deadline-driven assistant video editor in a fast-paced environment and efficiently managed video archiving for the Iranian national TV show on Channel 3, also known as IRIB TV3

Contrition was a joy without you, Experimental Short Film (2014)

Wrote and directed an experimental short film, working closely with the film crew throughout pre- and post-production stages

Morning is Close, Feature Film | Tehran, Iran (2015)

The Blue Feeling of Death, stage theater | Tehran, Iran (2013)

Ziba, feature film | Tehran, Iran (2012)

The Secrets of a House, TV Show | Tehran, Iran (2010)