About the Program
PodMehr Foundation's Media Arts Program develops narrative films, documentaries, and oral history projects that preserve Iranian stories, celebrate cultural identity, and promote greater understanding across communities. Through cinematic storytelling, the program documents voices, experiences, and traditions that might otherwise be lost, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.
Ali Azizian
Founder, President & Media Arts Director
Ali Azizian is the Founder and President of PodMehr Foundation and serves as the Foundation's Media Arts Director. A filmmaker and cinematographer, he leads PodMehr's media initiatives, developing narrative films, documentaries, and oral history projects that preserve Iranian stories, celebrate cultural identity, and amplify underrepresented voices. Through cinematic storytelling, he is committed to creating lasting cultural works that connect generations and preserve the voices and experiences of the Iranian community.
Featured Initiative
Voices That Remain
Voices That Remain is an ongoing oral history initiative dedicated to preserving the life stories, memories, and experiences of Iranian artists, cultural figures, and members of the Iranian diaspora. Through cinematic interviews and documentary storytelling, the project seeks to build a lasting archive that celebrates identity, resilience, creativity, and the diverse experiences of Iranians around the world.
Status: Currently in development. Pilot interviews are underway.
Pilot Interview
Ramin Barzegar
As part of the early development of Voices That Remain, PodMehr Foundation has begun producing pilot interviews that establish the visual style and storytelling approach of the project. The following trailer offers a first look at the initiative.
Future Interview Series
Future interviews will feature artists, educators, cultural leaders, and members of the Iranian community whose stories contribute to a richer understanding of Iranian history, identity, and cultural heritage.