Yousef Javan Arasteh (Directing)

Yousef Javan-Arasteh (born 2001, Mashhad, Iran) is an Iranian filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, and film editor. After completing his studies in Film Directing, he moved from Mashhad to Tehran, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Acting at the Faculty of Art, Islamic Azad University, Souhanak branch. Javan-Arasteh began his professional career working across various fields, including commercial filmmaking, short film editing, and cinematography for different projects. Throughout his career, he has consistently emphasized a deep understanding of cinematic tools and their role in storytelling. By taking on multiple creative responsibilities in his personal works, he has sought to develop an independent and distinctive cinematic voice. He has directed two short films to date. His first short, Bad Film, was a student project that opened new paths for him during his studies and early years in Tehran. His latest work, Ham-San (Identical), reflects his growing focus on exploring new forms of expression in...Read More