Maryam Ghiasi is an Iranian filmmaker, visual artist, and screenwriter who currently calls Paris, France, her home. To expand her technological expertise within the criteria of cinema, Maryam completed a comprehensive four-year training program in Visual Effects (VFX) at Tehran Institute of Technology.
In 2014, Maryam embarked on a collaborative venture, co-founding a film production and advertising studio alongside three fellow artists. This creative endeavor has continued to thrive.
Subsequently, she displayed her film directorial prowess by making two narrative short films: 'The Home Which I Loved' and 'Stain.' These cinematic works were earning prestigious selections at renowned film festivals.
In her pursuit of establishing a solid foundation in the field of screenwriting, she developed her skills by undertaking advanced courses under the guidance of two distinguished figures in Iranian cinema: the acclaimed film director Asghar Farhadi and the renowned screenwriter Shadmehr Rastin.
Maryam's dedication to the world of visual storytelling extends to her ongoing collaboration with Houman Tehrani Sharif. She serves as a director's advisor for his ambitious short animation project, 'Shadows', since 2021. Simultaneously, she was immersed in the development of her third script.
In 2021, Maryam entered into another partnership with Alireza Mirmohammadi. Together, they worked on a solo dance project, 'Lullaby,' The project was characterized by residencies at renowned institutions such as Workspace Brussels, PACT Zollverein, and the Camargo Foundation. The acclaimed Charleroi Danse would be the co-producer of this art piece, and this artistic endeavor culminates in a highly anticipated two-night Belgian premiere scheduled for March 2024 at Charleroi Danse.
Additionally, 2023 has brought another compelling collaboration into Maryam's creative portfolio. She is currently engaged in a captivating partnership with Alireza Mirmohammadi, contributing her artistic expertise to a performance project titled 'Mangle', as the creator and visual artist. Both artists are at a pivotal stage of their journey, following their second residency at the Camargo Foundation, they currently find themselves deeply immersed in an artistic residency at the esteemed Cite Internationale des Arts, with the rehearsal poised to commence at Pact ZOLLVEREIN in January 2024. The artists have been recently honored with the distinction of Artists in Residence at Chaillot Fabrique in April 2024.