A look at my cinematic projects, where storytelling finds its form on screen or paper.
Zendegi Zibasat (Life Is Beautiful)
- Genre: Romantic Drama, Family
- Director: Ghasem Jafari
- Writer: Parisa Shams
- Broadcast: IRIB Channel 2, aired from July to August 2021
This romantic-drama follows the story of seven lovers and beloveds, exploring how they eventually find each other.
Due to severe censorship issues, the series was delayed for two years before airing. It was eventually broadcast after four episodes were removed. The show attracted significant attention after this prolonged hiatus.
Sepid va Siah (White and Black, 2009)
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Ghasem Jafari
- Writer: Parisa Shams
- Producer: Jalal Shamsian
- Cast Highlights: Mehrdad Sedighian, Mahshid Afsharzadeh, Hananeh Shahshahani, Shahrzad Kamalzadeh, Sadr al-Din Shajareh, Negin Mo’tazedi
- Country: Iran | Language: Persian | Runtime: approx. 104 minutes
A 22-year-old named Farid, on the brink of permanent emigration from Iran, embarks on a final journey from the southernmost to the northernmost parts of Tehran on the last day of the year. His goal: to say goodbye to seven women—each representing a lost love in his life.
Produced in 2009 but faced suppression and did not receive a public exhibition license. It finally received a license and had a special screening for critics and media in 2013, after several years of being withheld.
Ahoo-ye Man Maral (My Deer Maral)
- Genre: Historical Romance, Family
- Director: Mehrdad Ghafarzadeh
- Writers: Parisa Shams, Masoumeh Yazdani, Ebrahim Ghorbanpour
- Cast Highlights: Hassan Majouni, Tarlan Parvaneh, Gohar Kheirandish, Behnaz Jafari, Laleh Eskandari, Fariba Kowsari, Amir Reza Delavari, Rouzbeh Hesari, Shabnam Moghaddami, Leila Bolukat, Matin Sotoudeh, Nader Fallah, Javad Yahyavi, Atabak Naderi, Sirous Hemmati, Samira Hosseini
- Country: Iran | Language: Persian | Production Location: Tehran
A romantic tale set in the Qajar era, centered on the love story of Nasser al-Din Shah and a rural maiden named Maral
Divar Be Divar (Wall to Wall)
- Genre: Comedy, Family, Social-Drama
- Director: Saman Moghadam
- Broadcast: IRIB TV3, Nowruz 2017; widely rebroadcast on iFilm and other networks over several years
- Writing Team: Included Parisa Shams among others.
The series follows five families who, after falling victim to a housing scam, are forced to live together in one building for several months. Initially strangers, they form unexpected bonds through their shared experience.
One of the most-watched Nowruz series in Iran; received strong audience feedback and was rebroadcast multiple times due to popular demand.
Dokhtaran (Girls, 2009)
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Ghasem Jafari
- Writers: Parisa Shams, Ghasem Jafari
- Producers: Ghasem Jafari, Jalal Shamsian, Sediqeh Sehat
- Cast Highlights: Sofia Dezhakam, Shida Khaligh, Shahrzad Jafari
- Country: Iran | Language: Persian | Runtime: approx. 100 minutes
The film portrays the wandering and daily life of three adolescent girls approaching puberty—Yasi, Manli, and Shooka. Their experiences reflect moments of confusion, growth, and friendship at the cusp of adulthood.
Release Info: Produced in 2009 and screened in Iranian cinemas three months after post-production. Its home-video release license was granted in 2012; the film faced a period of suppression prior to release.
Khaneye Ejare’i (Rental House)
- Genre: Comedy, Family
- Directors: Season 1 – Ramin NaserNasir; Season 2 – Shahed Ahmadlou
- Producers: Mohammad Kashani, Hamid Rahimini-Nadi
- Country: Iran | Language: Persian | Episodes: 90 × ~40 minutes each | Original Network: IRIB Channel 3, first aired February 2012
The series follows multiple families living in one residential complex. Everyday interactions among neighbors lead to humorous and relatable situations—creating a sweet, comedic narrative of shared domestic life.
Manooch & noonooch
- Genre: Children, Social Comedy
- Director: Mohammad A’lami
- Writer: Parisa Shams
- Puppeteer: Mohammad Bahrani
- Main Cast: Amir Soltan Ahmadi
- Voice Actor: Fahimeh Barootchi
- Country: Iran | Language: Persian | Original Network: IRIB TV2 | Year: 2009
Manooch & Noonooch is a children’s series blending puppetry with live-action. The story follows a puppet who unexpectedly emerges from a sewer drain inside the home of a young man living alone. Over time, the young man teaches the puppet about life among humans — from manners, social interactions, and human relationships to broader societal values — all with humor and warmth.
LOUSE (Shapesh)
- Writer and Director: Parisa Shams
A young woman who plans to emigrate wants to sell the household belongings to raise money. However, the television is the only source of entertainment for her elderly mother. She decides to buy the television herself, but when she discovers that her only maternal inheritance is a fake and worthless antique, she resorts to a horrific act to gather the money.
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A Good Day for Jinglek-Bazi
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Ghazal Bigdeloon
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi Publishing
- Publication Year: Not specified
- Pages: Not specified
- ISBN-13: 978-6004366564
- Format: Large format, paperback
- Audience Age Group: Children
A Good Day for Jinglek-Bazi tells the story of a day when the inhabitants of the garden—such as little radish, green onion, and other vegetables—decide to have a playful ‘Jinglek-Bazi’. Told in simple, child-friendly language, the story conveys an important message: that happiness comes from not judging or mocking others. The colorful and cheerful illustrations make the story even more delightful for children.
Doctor Nemikhad (No Doctor Needed)
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Hajar Moradi
- Series: 'Where is Your Home? In the Garden!'
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi / Parandeh Abi (Scientific & Cultural Publishing)
- Publication Year: 2020 (1399 in the Persian calendar)
- Pages: 36
- ISBN: 978-600-436-556-7
A short and sweet story for children who may be a little afraid of doctors. Payazcheh (Little Onion) and Torobcheh (Little Radish) humorously talk about the importance of health care and teach how to face fears.
An educational children’s story with colorful, whimsical illustrations and simple, child-friendly language.
Kadooboos Gom o Goor Shodeh (The Lost Pumpkin-Bus)
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Somayeh Mohammadi
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi / Parandeh Abi (Scientific & Cultural Publishing)
- Publication Year: Summer 2020 (Mordad 1399)
- Pages: 36
- ISBN: 978-600-436-610-6
A charming and imaginative children’s story featuring a playful radish and a sweet character named Payazcheh. One day, the pumpkin-bus (‘kadooboos’) disappears, and the brave little radish dons a detective’s hat to solve the mystery—highlighting themes of responsibility, recognizing one’s abilities, understanding similarities and differences, following rules, and working toward
The Adventure of the Holiday and the Chickpeas
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Ghazaleh Bigdeloon
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi Publishing – Parande Abi (Blue Bird)
- Publication Year: Not specified
- Pages: Not specified
- Format: Square format, paperback
- ISBN-13: 978-600-436-651-9
- Audience Age Group: Children
Part of the vegetable garden series, this story follows the adventures of the characters on a holiday, where the Chickpeas join in for a playful and heartwarming experience. Told in simple and engaging language with colorful illustrations, it promotes friendship, cooperation, and joy among children.
The Best Vegetable Day
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Ghazaleh Bigdeloon
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi Publishing – Parande Abi (Blue Bird)
- Publication Year: 2020
- Pages: 48
- Format: Square format, paperback
- ISBN-13: 978-600-436-678-6
- Audience Age Group: Children
In this story, the vegetable garden witnesses a special day full of excitement, where vegetables such as little radish and green onion take part in a friendly competition to become the ‘best vegetable’. Told in a playful, child-friendly language and accompanied by colorful illustrations, the story conveys messages about self-confidence, self-awareness, and valuing differences.
The Island
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Editor: Sheida Mohammadtaher
- Illustrator: Nader Gholeai
- Publisher: Aftabgardan Publishing
- Publication Year: Summer 2015 (Mordad 1394 in the Persian calendar)
- Pages: 186
- Format: Medium size (trade paperback), softcover
- ISBN: 978-600-94719-5-9
A young adult novel set on a mysterious island shaped like an hourglass, inhabited by strange creatures. Life on the island follows a calm, orderly rhythm filled with responsibilities—until the disappearance of Sami changes everything. The story follows the events that unfold as the mystery of Sami’s disappearance reveals deeper secrets hidden within the island.
The Little Cockroach Who Loved to Fly
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Zahra Gheighobadi
- Series: 'Blue Children' by Elmifarhangi Publishing (Parandeh Abi)
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi Publishing
- Publication Year: 2021 (1400 in the Persian calendar)
- Pages: 26
- ISBN-10: 6004369497
- ISBN-13: 978-600-436-9497
- Format: Large format, paperback
- Audience Age Group: B, C, D, E (approximately children aged 6 to 12)
The adventures of Sousi, a clever cockroach and tailor who loves to fly. Inspired by watching birds, Sousi dreams of taking flight. This creative and hopeful story conveys themes of aspiration, perseverance, imagination, and friendship, accompanied by engaging and imaginative illustrations.
A short, heartwarming, and educational children’s story with colorful and whimsical illustrations.
The Little Kangaroo Doll Seller
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Zahra Gheighobadi
- Series: 'Blue Children' by Elmifarhangi Publishing (Parandeh Abi)
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi Publishing
- Publication Year: 2021 (1400 in the Persian calendar)
- Pages: 28
- ISBN-10: 6004367567
- ISBN-13: 978-600-436-756-1
- Format: Large format, paperback
- Audience Age Group: B, C, D, E (approximately children aged 6 to 12)
A children’s story about a little kangaroo named Roro who works as a doll seller and lives with other young animals in Mrs. Crow’s house. Through his experiences, the story conveys lessons about loneliness, friendship, hope, justice, and helping others.
Style: A short and educational children’s story with colorful and imaginative illustrations.
The Sad Snail Without a Shell
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Zahra Gheighobadi
- Series: 'Blue Children' stories by Elmifarhangi Publishing (Parandeh Abi)
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi Publishing
- Publication Year: 2021 (1400 in the Persian calendar)
- Pages: 28
- ISBN: 978-600-4369480
A children’s story about a snail without a shell, dealing with challenges such as migration, losing a home, or losing parents. Through encounters with characters like a baby kangaroo, a beetle, and a crow, the story addresses helping others, empathy, and facing human-like difficulties.
Audience: Age group B & C (children aged 6 to 12)
Style: An educational and heartwarming children’s story with colorful, imaginative illustrations.
The Young Animals Who Were Not Servants
- Author: Parisa Shams
- Illustrator: Zahra Gheighobadi
- Series: 'Blue Children' by Elmifarhangi Publishing (Parandeh Abi)
- Publisher: Elmifarhangi Publishing
- Publication Year: 2021 (1400 in the Persian calendar)
- Pages: 26
- ISBN-10: 600436947
- ISBN-13: 978-600-4369473
- Format: Large format, paperback
- Audience Age Group: Approximately ages 6 to 11 (groups B, C, D)
A whimsical and touching story featuring young animals who escape the control of a wicked crow and journey back to their home in the forest. Along the way, they explore memories of hardship and celebrate friendship, freedom, and unity.
A short, heartwarming, and educational children’s story with colorful and imaginative illustrations.