TAHA ZAKER
Artist
Taha Zaker, born in 1986, is an Iranian artist and documentarian. He is the head of the art department at Touba Films and has years of experience as a visual artist. Taha began his artistic journey in theater, concentrating on directing and set design. In cinema, he has directed documentaries and short films and designed posters for over one hundred films. Internationally, Taha has received several accolades, including the Golden Badge of the Graphis Award and the Bronze Award at the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design exhibition. His narrative skills enhance his work, allowing him to lead interdisciplinary projects integrating storytelling, historical research, and visual elements.
HODA SARGORDAN
Curator
An architect, interior designer, and artistic director of Rischée29 Gallery – artistic consultant of the Dayhim Art Society – executive director of art projects – curator, researcher, and exhibition space designer. She obtained obtained her bachelor's degree in architecture from the Islamic Azad University and his master's degree in furniture design from the University of Science and Research, and she has completed curatorial courses at the Space Empty platform.
Produced And Distributed By
DAYHIM ART SOCIETY
Dayhim Art Society (DAS) is a pivotal entity within the privately-owned Dayhim Foundation, which boasts nearly decades of industrial heritage and a long-standing history in production. The foundation operates across various sectors, from large-scale construction projects to technology and culture, aiming to be the intersection of creativity and innovation in art, science, and media. Established in 2021 with the Industrial Heritage project, DAS brought together 28 artists to transform 13 sites of the former Pounel Factory, now the Dayhim Innovation Factory, with their artworks. In 2022, an International Exhibition showcased video and installation works from European and Iranian artists, in collaboration with France, the Middle East and Europe Institute, Iran Mobile House, and the Collect Art Collection. A newly established Art School in DAS aims to become the largest private art center in the Middle East, featuring facilities for at least 40 artist residents. The Dayhim Art Society spans a vast 42-acre area on the outskirts of Tehran and features a 54,000-square-foot open-air art gallery in the middle of the city, making it one of the largest art centers in Iran.
Produced By
TOUBA FILMS
Founded in 1995 in Tehran, the Touba Film Institute has become prominent in the realm of film and television production. Initially specializing in social dramas during the 1990s, the institute made a significant impact with blockbuster historical TV series. Over the years, under leadership in cinematic activities, the institute has strategically expanded its focus to include the development and production of independent films. These efforts have resulted in a diverse range of critically acclaimed films that have not only been screened at but have also received numerous awards from prominent domestic and international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. Notable projects include Bitter Dream (2013), which won the New Look Award at Cannes; Risk of Acid Rain (2014-2015), which garnered accolades at the Fajr Film Festival and the Australian Film Festival; Dressage (2018), which received the Special Jury Prize at the Berlinale; and Zalava (2021), which participated in the Venice and Toronto film festivals. Since 2021, Touba Film has focused its attention on theater and new media, beginning with the Entertainment in Public project.
