Bahman Radan
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Bahman Radan is a director, producer, writer, and environmental activist who entered the film industry after completing formal academic training in filmmaking. He is the founder and CEO of AD1 Films, a production company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of short films, feature films, and documentaries.
Radan holds a Master's degree in Architecture from Qazvin University. Known for his distinctive approach to visual storytelling, he frequently employs silence and symbolism to convey deeper messages. His filmmaking often explores the intersection of art, structure, and human emotion, utilizing silence and visual metaphors to engage audiences on an intellectual and emotional level. His portfolio spans a variety of genres, including drama, science fiction, and experimental conceptual films.
Bahman's passion for filmmaking is rooted in his belief in cinema's transformative power to spark awareness and inspire meaningful change. As a vegan and dedicated environmental advocate, he integrates themes of sustainability, human connection, and social responsibility into his narratives. His stories tackle pressing societal issues, reflecting his empathy for the human condition and his vision of a better future.
As a producer, Bahman has worked on critically acclaimed short films, including Smile, Childhood Dream, Smoking Kills But Not You, and Circle. His directorial works include That Also Breathes (2024), Return (2024), Victim (2023), Circle (2022), and Smoking Kills But Not You (2022). These projects have been screened at international film festivals and have garnered widespread critical praise.
Radan holds a Master's degree in Architecture from Qazvin University. Known for his distinctive approach to visual storytelling, he frequently employs silence and symbolism to convey deeper messages. His filmmaking often explores the intersection of art, structure, and human emotion, utilizing silence and visual metaphors to engage audiences on an intellectual and emotional level. His portfolio spans a variety of genres, including drama, science fiction, and experimental conceptual films.
Bahman's passion for filmmaking is rooted in his belief in cinema's transformative power to spark awareness and inspire meaningful change. As a vegan and dedicated environmental advocate, he integrates themes of sustainability, human connection, and social responsibility into his narratives. His stories tackle pressing societal issues, reflecting his empathy for the human condition and his vision of a better future.
As a producer, Bahman has worked on critically acclaimed short films, including Smile, Childhood Dream, Smoking Kills But Not You, and Circle. His directorial works include That Also Breathes (2024), Return (2024), Victim (2023), Circle (2022), and Smoking Kills But Not You (2022). These projects have been screened at international film festivals and have garnered widespread critical praise.