OUR STORY
HAURVATAT was founded in Tehran in 2010 by Iman Tahsin and Sara Nasrabadi, with the aim of producing features and documentaries in Tehran. Since then, a number of short films, documentaries, and feature films have been produced in HAURVATAT company. It has also collaborated in a good number of projects. Another aspect of HAURVATAT Film activity is providing post-production services to a variety projects.
HAURVATAT has won several domestic and international awards for film productions over the years, as well as many honorable achievements in plenty of collaborative projects.
In 2016, HAURVATAT transferred all of its activities to Turkey, and in 2017, after producing a feature film and participating in the production of a television series, was officially established there; since then, HAURVATAT’s official headquarters is located in Istanbul.
Our objectives
The expansion of activities in the Middle East for film productions and documentaries (in special cases advertisement and music-video production) are the main objectives of HAURVATAT Film. Owing to the centrality in the region, as well as its proximity to the western market and freedom in cultural activities, it has been selected as the main site of this community. On the other hand, Turkey has been known as a junction to connect the East to the West.
The production of independent documentary films in the countries of this region with cultural and ethnological subject matters, relying on the recognition of man and his shared interests, and addressing the similarities and commonalities of the people of the Middle East, and introducing it to the world are some of the fundamental policies of HAURVATAT Film. In accordance with this objective, it is engaged in the production, collaboration, and provision of services to those projects that are in line with its overall policies and goals.
Our vision
Throughout the history of Art, industrial and technological growth has had a direct impact on works of art and artists’ attitudes. This sometimes has affected the intellectual and internal developments of societies and subsequently the artists, and at times, the invention and production of new devices has facilitated the creation of new works. Artists always put their thoughts and ideas in practice by tools that either help them create their dreams or help their dreams to create tools. Hence, the direct relationship between tools, science, and technology with art cannot be denied.
Science and technology has not only influenced the production of instruments but also has affected the market in its entirety. In different eras, the emergence of new definitions in the field of filmmaking have been witnessed. These new tools and the new attitudes towards the distribution of works of art in all fields have brought about changes in the artistic creations, both in terms of production and content.
With the rapid growth of the market, easy access and the possibility of quick and cheap production on one hand, and the emergence of the Internet and various broadcasting tools to provide a direct connection between the producer and the audience on the other hand, has made an ever-increasing production of various pieces of art, including cinema and music, which encourages new perspectives and approaches.
Utilizing these developments and the technological advancements, as well as the proper use of the tools, has always been concerned by HAURVATAT Film.
We have been trying to achieve the highest production standards with the most reasonable production costs as well as using the minimum facilities and the implementing minimum number of crew in our productions.
Such production method has provided us with the least production risk, which not only allows the possibility of maintaining the intellectual independence in our works and eases the production procedures but also results in prolificacy of HAURVATAT Film company.
Our insight
One of the priorities in our creations is the celebration of the cultural differences and values. Also, portraying the human nature and its strengths and weaknesses are also the core ideas behind the establishment of HAURVATAT Film. Issues such as politics, biases, and displaying the problems without presenting any solutions are against HAURVATAT objectives.