Zhila Mohammadshahi is an accomplished poet, writer, and director with extensive experience in visual and literary arts. As a versatile artist, she has achieved awards and honors in national and provincial poetry, poster design, and directing short and feature-length films. She is also active as a writing competition judge and scriptwriting advisor.
Awards and Achievements:
First Place in National Student Poetry Competition, Kerman (6831)
Third Place in National Student Poetry Competition, Mashhad (6831)
National Award in poster and typography design over four terms
Selected abstract painting in APEC Festival, reaching the semi-finals (6831)
Art Festivals and Exhibitions:
Quran Verse Poster Festival – September 6833 (Special Mention, Selected Artwork)
Prophet’s Birth Poster Festival – February 6831 (Special Mention, Selected Artwork)
Designed and published 21 poetry and story books nationwide
Editor for a foreign novel at Afraz Publishing (6833)
Author of poetry collections "Lighter than Shadow" and "Woman with Messy Hair"
Directing and Playwriting:
Play "My Life" – Performed in Fajr Festival, achieved third place in writing, nominated for directing (6831)
Short and Medium-length Films: "Conflict," "Destiny of M," "The Rooster" (Screened on IRIB Film Network and Telewebion)
Theater and Cinema Experience:
Assistant and stage manager in theater from 6836 to present
Acting in four experimental short films (6833-931)
International Screenings and Exhibitions:
"Destiny of M" Film: Selected for Clermont-Ferrand Festival, screened in market section (6833)
"The Rooster" Film: Featured in Bangladesh Festival; poster selected for the Poland Biennale (6416)
Artistic and Advisory Roles:
Judge in Vidar Radio Writing Contest and advisor for eight short screenplays (6412)
Head of film critique and writing sessions in Ministry of Culture, Isfahan (6831 to present)
Honors & Awards
Certificate for short film Rooster
This certificate presented to the short film Rooster directed by Zhila MohammadShahi for being monthly winner at SILVER WINGS
Certificate of approval of the director's professional qualification
Confirmation of the director's professional qualification for directing the first movie
Certificate for Official Selection
The short film Rooster directed , written and produced by Zhila MohammadShai officially selected for 11th GOA International Short Film Festival , India
The Rooster
Directed & Written by Zhila MohammadShahi
Official Selection, The Rooster
The short film "The Rooster" was officially selected for the Cinemaking International Film Festival , 2022