Fathollah Amiri

Fathollah Amiri (born 1981 in Ilam, Iran) is a renowned documentary filmmaker with a distinguished career focusing on the environment and wildlife of Iran. He has garnered significant recognition on the international stage, including serving as a judge at prestigious environmental film festivals such as the Matsalu Nature Film Festival in Estonia in 2019 and the Sondrio Festival of Environmental Films in Italy in 2020.

Early Life and Education

Fathollah Amiri was born in 1981 in Ilam, Iran. He developed a passion for environmental and wildlife issues early in life, which later influenced his career choice. Amiri pursued higher education in film studies and holds a Master's degree in Documentary Production from IRIB University.

Career

Amiri's career as a documentary filmmaker began in the early 2000s. Over the years, he has directed and produced numerous documentaries that shed light on the environmental challenges and unique wildlife of Iran. His works are known for their in-depth research, compelling storytelling, and striking visual portrayal of natural environments.

Part of Life in Cold Veins from Fathollah Amiri

Notable Works and Achievements

Amiri has won over 50 national awards and 20 international awards for his various works. Some of his notable achievements include:

• Crystal Simorgh for Best Feature Documentary (2011) for In Search of the Iranian Leopard
• Grand Prize for Best Film at the Cinema Verite Festival (2014) for Life in Cold Veins
• Cypress Award for Best Documentary Series at the Jam-e Jam TV Festival (2013) for producing the series Reptiles of Iran
• Cypress Award for Best Documentary Director at the Jam-e Jam TV Festival (2018) for The Ranger and the Leopard
• Best Documentary Award at the National Student Film Festival for Life in Eclipse (2009)
• Wildscreen Award (known as the Green Oscar) for In the Realm of the Spider-Tailed Viper (2018)

Amiri's recent works include In the Whirlpool of Extinction (2017) and Houbara (2018).

Impact and Recognition

Fathollah Amiri has been recognized for his significant contributions to environmental awareness through film. His documentaries have played a crucial role in educating the public and influencing environmental policies in Iran. He continues to be an active member of the Iranian Documentary Filmmakers Association, the Iranian Documentary Cinema Producers Association, and the Environmental Committee of IRIB.

Personal Life

Details about Fathollah Amiri's personal life remain relatively private. He continues to live and work in Iran, where he is actively involved in environmental advocacy and filmmaking.

Filmography

• In Search of the Iranian Leopard (2011)
• Life in Cold Veins (2014)
• Reptiles of Iran (2013)
• The Ranger and the Leopard (2018)
• Life in Eclipse (2009)
• In the Realm of the Spider-Tailed Viper (2018)
• In the Whirlpool of Extinction (2017)
• Houbara (2018)