Maryam Pirband discusses her films, stunt work, and dealing with actors in DANDELION SEASON, SILENCE, VERTICAL, and other projects in "Conversations: Art & Cinema - Maryam Pirband @ SIU with Dr. Pirooz Kalayeh”.
Maryam Pirband (Persian: مریم پیربند) is an Iranian-American filmmaker, director, screenwriter, actress, and a judge in international film festivals. Some of her short film have been selected by notable international festivals, such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Dhaka International Film Festival. She is best known for winning the "Best Female Director Award" at Action On Film International Film Festival for Silence in 2017. Pirband is the only Iranian official member of Alliance of Women Directors, and has participated in many film festivals as a jury member and head of jury. She's also known for Dance with Me (2012), Hanaii (2012), and Fermysk (2017).
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5396018/
https://www.maryampirband.com/
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Pirooz Kalayeh’s films have been featured in national publications and screened theatrically via distributors, streaming providers, festivals, and museums around the world. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Screenwriting and Film Production at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. http://www.piroozkalayeh.info
