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Flight Among the Shadows

Flight Among Shadows is a documentary that explores the emotional and bureaucratic limbo faced by Iranian students seeking to obtain U.S. student visas. Through intimate interviews and personal stories, the film highlights the struggles, uncertainties, and aspirations of these students caught between two nations with tense political relations. The documentary delves into the impact of this limbo on their lives, dreams, and futures, offering a humanizing perspective on a global issue.

  • Hashem Aliakbari
    Director
  • Ghazal Mojtahedi
    Director
  • Hashem Aliakbari
    Producer
  • Hamed Aliakbari
    Editing & Sound Design
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    31 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hashem Aliakbari, Ghazal Mojtahedi

Hashem Aliakbari is an Iranian production manager born on February 16, 1983. He started his career as an assistant director and programmer in cinema and television and continued to produce documentary programs as a director and producer. He, who is also a member of the Iranian Cinema Production Managers Association, has been working as a production manager in the cinema in recent years.
Ghazal Mojtahedi is an Iranian multimedia artist who has worked extensively in theatre and cinema as a costume designer and assistant professional. A graduate in set design for theatre, she has displayed her artworks, including paintings and installations, in various exhibitions. She is currently pursuing her education in digital arts in the USA.

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