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Zero-Sum Game

Ali is in real need of money during a political and economical crisis in Iran. A bunch of youth bets on Ali and another crazy young man to play the Chicken Game, but suddenly the dealer comes up with new rules.

  • Amir Hossein Farrokhi
    Director
  • Amir Hossein Farrokhi
    Writer
  • Amir Hossein Farrokhi
    Producer
  • Ashkan Raad
    Key Cast
    "Ali"
  • Reza Abedini
    Key Cast
    "Parham"
  • Farnaz Farrokhi
    Key Cast
    "The Girl"
  • Farshad Nezami
    Key Cast
    "Sia"
  • Amir Khatami
    Key Cast
  • Adnan Shahabi
    Key Cast
  • Shima Jahanian
    Key Cast
  • Mohamad Sarkaboud
    Key Cast
  • Mehrdad Khani
    Key Cast
  • Mahmoud Pouyande
    Key Cast
  • Bahram Sharghi
    Key Cast
  • Asal Tafreshi
    Key Cast
  • Parisa Mohtashami
    Key Cast
  • Amir Norouzi
    Key Cast
  • Farid Bayani
    Key Cast
  • Jamal Kazemi
    Key Cast
  • Mobin Naamvar
    Film Editor
  • Mehdi Niroumand
    Cinematography
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    بازی با حاصل جمع صفر
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 21, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Language:
    English, Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Amir Hossein Farrokhi

Amir Hossein is a self-educated filmmaker with a solid ten years of experience making a variety of films for a variety of industries. Having a strong passion for creating independent films, he also has a knack for creating commercials, music videos, documentaries, and short films.

He studied “Film Directing” under the supervision of the two-times Oscar-Winner, Mr. ASGHAR FARHADI at Bamdad International House / Cinema and Theater Academy in Tehran, Iran in 2019.

He also attended different filmmaking workshops during 2 years in “Bamdad International Cinema Academy” as follow:
• Screenwriting and Film Directing under the supervision of Mr. MAJID BARZEGAR.
• Cinematography under the supervision of Mr. Kouhyar Kalari.
• Film Editing under the supervision of Mrs. Hayedeh Safiyari and Mr. Meysam Molayi.
• Screenwriting under the supervision of Mr. Saeed Rahmani.
These two years of educations resulted in writing and directing his first professional short film, "Zero-Sum Game", written based on game theory.

As a filmmaker, he has the knowledge of the latest camera, video, and audio equipment and editing software such as “Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Davinci Resolve Studio, Adobe Photoshop and etc”.
He is also completely experienced in “videography, video and film editing, color grading, lighting, and sound recording”.

He also attended different positions as a “writer, director, producer, assistant director, production manager, cameraman, editor, colorist, and sound recordist”, in numerous projects such as short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and campaign videos.

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Director Statement

- This short film is written based on "Game Theory - Chicken Game", and it is showcasing the political conflict between Iran and the USA and its consequences on ordinary people of Iran.
And also this short film is an objection to both the Iranian and American governments responsible for the suffering and dying out of a lot of human beings around the globe and leaving a lot of people in poverty.
This short film is a call for peace within my ability and budget and I hope to be considered. I symbolized the film by an American classic Chevrolet and an Iranian classic Peykan to showcase the encounter and also I tried to symbolize my country by ruins and a lost man who is searching for his life in his country.
I hope you enjoy the film and I hope you understand what's my point.

Sincerely,
Amir H. Farrokhi