Maryam Keshavarz

Maryam Keshavarz is a distinguished Iranian-American filmmaker celebrated for her groundbreaking feature film debut "Circumstance", which has garnered widespread acclaim for its thought-provoking narrative. This accomplished individual has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from Northwestern University, a prestigious institution located in the charming city of Evanston, Illinois. Maryam's academic pursuits continued as she obtained a Master of Arts degree in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan, situated in the vibrant city of Ann Arbor. Her educational endeavors did not cease there, as she went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film Direction from the esteemed New York University, specifically from the Tisch School of the Arts, located in the iconic Manhattan, New York, USA. Furthermore, Maryam has had the privilege of serving as a visiting scholar at the University of Shiraz, in Iran, within the Department of Language and Literature, a testament to her dedication to her craft and her cultural heritage.