Dena Rassam
Comment: I find verification that she did the films, but nothing that talks about her in any depth. A few interviews but nothing significant. CNMall41 (talk) 00:44, 9 November 2026 (UTC)
| Dena Rassam | |
|---|---|
| Native name | دنا رسام |
| Born | |
| 💼 Occupation | Filmmaker, film producer, screenwriter |
| 📆 Years active | 2010s–present |
| Known for | Tattoo; Nava |
Dena Rassam is an Iranian filmmaker, film producer and screenwriter. She is known for producing and co-writing the short film Tattoo (2019), directed by Farhad Delaram, and for directing the short film Nava.
Career
Rassam initially worked as an actress before moving into film production and writing. In a 2019 interview with Close-Up Culture, she discussed her work on Tattoo and her experiences as a young filmmaker in Iran.[1]
Tattoo
Rassam produced and co-wrote the Iranian short film Tattoo, directed by Farhad Delaram. The film was selected for the Generation 14plus section of the Berlin International Film Festival in 2019.[2]
Tattoo received the Crystal Bear for Best Short Film in the Generation 14plus section at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival.[3][4]
The film was subsequently screened at international film festivals, including the Palm Springs International ShortFest and the International Short Film Festival Berlin. Palm Springs International Film Festival credited Rassam as producer and co-writer.[5]
Interfilm Berlin credited Rassam as producer and distributor of the film.[6]
In an interview published in 2019, Rassam discussed the social themes of Tattoo and said that the story was inspired by her own experiences in Iran.[7]
Nava
Rassam made her directorial debut with the Iranian short film Nava. The film follows a young Iranian singer who returns to Iran and becomes unable to leave the country after her passport is confiscated. She subsequently faces a decision concerning her career and an underground musical performance.[8][9]
Nava was selected for the 2026 Palm Springs International ShortFest, where Rassam was credited as director and screenwriter.[10]
The film was also selected for the 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival. SFFILM listed Rassam as the film's director.[11]
At the 2026 Athens International Film + Video Festival, Nava received the 1st Prize for Narrative Short.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tattoo | Producer, co-writer, distributor |
| 2026 | Nava | Director, screenwriter |
Awards and festival recognition
| Film | Festival / organization | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoo | Berlin International Film Festival | Crystal Bear for Best Short Film, Generation 14plus |
| Tattoo | Tirana International Film Festival | Award |
| Tattoo | Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival | Jury Award |
| Tattoo | Winterthur International Short Film Festival | Youth Jury Special Mention |
| Nava | Athens International Film + Video Festival | 1st Prize for Narrative Short, 2026 |
References
- ↑ "Dena Rassam: "I wanted to show how young people are treated in Iran"". Close-Up Culture. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Tattoo". Palm Springs International Film Festival. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Tattoo". Interfilm Berlin. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ HG (2019-11-18). "Dena Rassam – successful with her short film Tattoo - Hedi Grager - Journalistin/Bloggerin". Hedi Grager - Journalistin/Bloggerin - (in Deutsch). Archived from the original on 2026-05-15. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ "Tattoo". Persian Film Festival Australia. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ "Tattoo". Interfilm Berlin. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Dena Rassam: "I wanted to show how young people are treated in Iran"". Close-Up Culture. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Spin the Globe 2026". Athens International Film + Video Festival. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "Nava". www.shortfilmwire.com. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ "Nava". Palm Springs International ShortFest. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "SFFILM Unveils the 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival". SFFILM. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Awards". Athens International Film + Video Festival. Retrieved 6 September 2026.
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