Ahmad Zabeti Jahromi Information

Ahmad ZabetiJahromi
Date of Birth: November 7, 1951 (16 Aban 1330)
Place of Birth: Jahrom, Iran
Profession: Documentary Filmmaker, Film Editor, Cinema Researcher, University Professor

Early Life and Education

Ahmad ZabetiJahromi is a prominent Iranian documentary filmmaker and film editor, often referred to as the “Father of Film Editing in Iran” due to his extensive research and publications in this field.

He pursued higher education in cinema and dramatic arts:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Film and Television Directing, Faculty of Dramatic Arts (1976)
• Master’s Degree: Art Research, University of Art
• Ph.D.: Art Research (Dramatic Arts), University of Art

Academic and Professional Career

ZabetiJahromi has been a faculty member at the Iran Broadcasting University and has taught courses on cinema, television, film editing, and documentary filmmaking for several decades. In addition to teaching, he has contributed significantly to documentary filmmaking, film editing, and cinema research.

Books and Publications

Ahmad ZabetiJahromi has authored over 20 books on film editing, cinema, and documentary studies, including:

• The Relationship Between Cinema and Music Based on Sergei Eisenstein’s Theory (1976)
• Research on Classical Montage Style (1981)
• Aesthetics, History, and Theories of Editing (2005)
• Techniques of Film Editing (Volumes 1 & 2)
• Structure and Style in Film (2018)
• Poetic Imagery in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (1998)

Documentary Films and Awards

ZabetiJahromi has directed and edited numerous documentaries, receiving prestigious national and international awards:

• “Night Migration” – Golden Shiva Statue, International Student Film Festival (New Delhi, 1975)
• “Palm and Architectural Legacies” – Gold Medal & Special Jury Prize, Lausanne International Film Festival (Switzerland, 1990)
• “Palm – The Tree of Life” – Best Documentary, ABU Tokyo Festival (1991)
• “Desert Ship” – Best Documentary Directing, National Television Productions Festival (1995)
• “Champion” – Silver Paladin, Palermo International Sports Film Festival (Italy, 2000)

Film Editing

He has edited several feature films and documentaries, including:

• “Roozaneh” (Daylight) – Directed by Jamal Shoorjeh
• “The Tenth Night” – Directed by Jamal Shoorjeh
• “Red Wind” – Directed by Jamshid Malekpour
• “Inheritance” – Directed by Kazem Balouchi
• “Taraaz” – Directed by Farhad Varahram

Research and Articles

ZabetiJahromi has published over 120 academic and theoretical articles in cinema and television, including:

• “The Manifesto of Sound Cinema” – Keyhan Farhangi Journal (1976)
• “The Role of Research in Documentary Television Productions” – Payam-e-Pazhohesh Journal (2005)
• “Aesthetic Aspects of Film Music: Features and Criteria” – Research and Evaluation Journal (2007)

Ahmad ZabetiJahromi remains one of the most influential figures in Iranian documentary cinema and film editing, with his works serving as essential references for students and professionals in the field.