Interview with Robabeh Rahimi director of "A simple event" short film

What was your motivation for making the film?

Issues and problems of studying online and lack of educational facilities in schools

How did the idea of the film come to you?

This idea came to my mind because I have a son myself and during the Corona era we were in trouble with online school and the issues

What is your main goal of filmmaking in Iran?

For me, filmmaking is more about love and interest in cinema and human subjects

How concerned is the subject of the movie and why did you choose this one?

It was the concern of Corona days and my conflict with my son's lessons.

How did you come to these cast and crew and what are your criteria for selection?

Most of the actors were graduates of Qazvin Youth Cinema Association

What were the Problems with the film production?

Working in the suburbs is really hard and the equipment are very limited

Tell us about the positive points and good memories in making, producing, writing the script, finding the crew or any other subject that can inspire the filmmakers?

For me, worries, hardships and joys start from writing. The process of filmmaking and script writing itself has the potential to make a movie

Tell us about the film funding and the challenges?

All the budget of the film was prepared by me and the equipment was from the Youth association

What are your expectations of your movie?

I would like the film accepts in festivals. Besides, I can participate in workshops and learn more

Anything else you want to talk about?

I am interested in learning filmmaking and I like to read, watch and learn more