Born in Tehran, holder of Phd in French literature, Katayoon Shahabi, started her work in 1982 as a film promoter in Farabi Cinema Foundation (FCF), introducing Iranian Cinema to the world. In 1994, she helped to launch Cima Media International (CMI), before establishing her own company, Sheherazad Media International (SMI), the most important private company active in the worldwide distribution of features, documentaries, and co-production with foreign companies. SMI has introduced films from acclaimed directors to the world and accomplished thousand participations and awards for her country. In 2012, she launched her France-based company, Noori Pictures too, with which in 2014 and 2015 Tales by Rakhshan Banietemad and Wednesday, May 9 were awarded in Venice and, Nahid by Ida Panahandeh in Cannes Un Certain Regard.
Jury attendance
- Member Feature films, 2016
