When Creativity Becomes a Way of Breathing: Inside Arvand Dashtaray’s Philosophy of Living Through Design Some episodes of Cozy Corner feel like conversations. Others feel like encounters. The episode with Arvand Dashtaray belongs to a rarer category. It feels like stepping into someone’s internal operating system. What unfolds is not a linear interview about theater, …
Storytelling as Play: Zizi Salimi’s Creative Journey from Cinema Dreams to Digital Media Introduction: A Corner for Stories In the latest episode of Cozy Corner with Hossein Nasiri, we sit down with Zizi Salimi, a filmmaker, content creator, and one of the most inventive figures of Iran’s new generation of digital storytellers. Zizi’s journey is …
Thinking Inside Another Box: David Yaghoobi on Creativity Across Cultures In the latest episode of Cozy Corner with Hossein Nasiri, the spotlight turned to David Yaghoobi—an English-born creative art director and co-founder of DYMO agency, who has spent nearly two decades leaving an indelible mark on Iran’s advertising and branding landscape. Born and raised in …
Beyond the Red Lines: Jamal Sadatian’s Cinematic Mission in a Fractured Iran In a nation where every word, frame, and idea walks a tightrope between regulation and rebellion, cinema is not just storytelling—it’s survival. And Jamal Sadatian has survived. More than that, he’s carved out a unique legacy. In this powerful episode of Cozy Corner, …
Ashkan Rahgozar: Animating Myth, Crafting New Realities In a captivating and introspective episode of Cozy Corner, host Hossein Nasiri engages in a deeply personal conversation with Ashkan Rahgozar—writer, director, producer, and the visionary founder of Hoorakhsh Studios, Iran’s pioneering animation powerhouse. Rahgozar has emerged as a transformative figure in Iranian animation, seamlessly blending mythology, history, …
From the Big Screen to the Cozy Corner: Siavash Saffarianpour’s Journey into Podcasting and the Art of Authentic Communication In an intimate, reflective conversation on “Cozy Corner with Hossein Nasiri,” Siavash Saffarianpour, a celebrated science communicator and content creator, opens up about his profound journey from mainstream television fame to the independent, cozy realm of …
Kia Rokni: Redefining Creativity Through Playfulness, Risk, and Legacy In the latest episode of Cozy Corner with Hossein Nasiri, we explore the world of Kia Rokni, a multifaceted creator whose work continues to push the boundaries of music, advertising, and digital media. Kia is an artist who has transformed the landscape of digital content production, …
Haydeh Changizian: The Unbreakable Thread of Dance In the latest episode of Cozy Corner with Hossein Nasiri, we had the privilege of sitting down with Haydeh Changizian, a pioneering figure in the history of Iranian ballet. From her childhood in Tehran to becoming a globally recognized ballerina, Changizian’s journey is one of resilience, passion, and …
The Endurance of Creativity: A Conversation with Mohammad Tolouei In the latest episode of Cozy Corner with Hossein Nasiri, we had the privilege of hosting Mohammad Tolouei—one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Iranian literature. A writer, playwright, screenwriter, and poet, Tolouei’s journey is a testament to the interplay of discipline, endurance, and sheer …
Keivan Mohseni: The Lone Maverick of Iranian Independent Cinema In a cinematic landscape where collaboration is often seen as the key to success, Keivan Mohseni stands apart. He is a filmmaker, but not in the traditional sense. He is a writer, director, cinematographer, editor, producer, and even distributor—all rolled into one. His films are high-energy, …
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