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Windswept

Windswept explores the unknown journey of forced migration. From the joy of being at home to the shock and the force to leave. Afterwards, there is an unclear path.

  • Mahshid Alavi
    Director
  • Mahshid Alavi
    Writer
  • Mafwa Theatre
    Producer
  • Mati Torreslaborde
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 28, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    12,257 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Screening as part of "Flock" event, Clay Studio
    Leeds
    United Kingdom
    December 2, 2021
Director Biography - Mahshid Alavi

Mahshid Alavi is an Iranian artist based in Leeds. She began learning dance at the age of seven, training in different styles. When she was a teenager she discovered a deep passion for Iranian dance when she studied with one of the most respected choreographers in Iran.Mahshid moved to London in 2017 to do her masters in Media, with the aim of learning skills in moving images to ultimately use them for creating dance art work. She has begun working in film production and developing her skills in film and photography. She is currently focused on making dance films.

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Director Statement

I build my home in my films.