Hadi Alipanah

Directing · Marand, Iran

Hadi Alipanah (b. 1986) is an Iranian film critic and cultural advocate who has contributed to Iranian publications since 2007. In 2011, he began focusing specifically on Iranian short films, supporting independent short filmmakers and promoting their work. Along this path, he has collaborated with numerous short films as a production consultant, media advisor, and international distribution consultant. In addition, Hadi Alipanah has co-developed programs—together with other colleagues—in collaboration with prominent institutions involved in film history and archiving, such as the Arsenal Film Institute and the UCLA Film and TV Archive. Thr…