About

Arad Navizi (born in Tehran, Iran, in 2003) is an Iranian filmmaker, film distributor, and actor.

He is currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Cinema Directing at Iran University of Art, also known as Tehran University of Art, one of Iran’s leading arts institutions, and is expected to graduate later in 2026. Alongside his academic studies, Navizi has developed his filmmaking practice independently. He began his career as an actor in theatre productions and short films in 2018 before moving into directing and film distribution.

In 2023, he founded AM Studio, later rebranded as Arad Circuit, an independent initiative specializing in worldwide short film distribution and international festival strategy. Through Arad Circuit, he has worked with emerging filmmakers and supported the international circulation of short films at festivals worldwide.

Navizi’s debut short film, The Thing (Original title: «شِیء» | Romanized: Shey), was completed in 2022 and received several international recognitions, including the Best Student Film Award at the Garden State Film Festival and an award at the Josiah Media Festival. His second short film, The Line (Original title: «خط» | Romanized: Khat), was completed in 2026.

In addition to his filmmaking activities, Navizi has been involved in international cultural and artistic exchanges since the early stages of his career. In 2019, he participated in the Shakespeare’s Globe Conference in Beijing, China, where he received a certificate of participation from the organization.