Iranian of the Day

Zahra Dowlatabadi has produced both animation and live-action projects. Currently Dowlatabadi is consulting on animated theatrical features, direct-to-video and television projects. Her client list includes Cartoon Network, Lucasfilm Animation, Disney, Animation Lab, and Oregon Film Group. Following her passion for human rights, she produced and directed a short film entitled The Healing Club thehealingclub.com. Additionally, she produced and directed Grandview, Class of 2004, a documentary based on interviews with pre-school aged children reflecting on their memories, discussing their future career goals, dreams and aspirations. In 2001, Dowlatabadi co-wrote Producing Animation for Focal Press. A first of its kind animation handbook which spells out all the key steps involved in taking a concept from original idea through production and final delivery. Translated in Korean, Producing Animation is used as a textbook in numerous U.S. colleges>>> ProducingAnimation.com