Vahid Jalilvand

(1976, Tehran, Iran) graduated from the Tehran University, majoring in theatre directing. He started his career as a thespian, making his stage debut at the age of 15. In 1996 he began to work with Iranian state-run television as editor and later as director. Since then, he has directed two home video show series and more than 30 documentaries. He has directed and acted in a number of television series and plays. His feature debut as a director, Wednesday, May 9, won several awards at international film festivals. (Bratislava Film Festival 2017, catalogue)