We live and breathe cinema—because life without the image is an unfinished story
AD1 FILM was born in 2020, founded by Bahman Radan and Zahra Radanfar as a Mediterranean sanctuary for the auteur voice. We know the independent filmmaker path is a solitary, uphill climb. That is why we stand as the technical and legal anchor for those daring to push the boundaries of conventional storytelling. From the heart of Turkey to the global stage, we amplify independent voices, carrying them to where they truly belong
We believe cinema is a tool for awakening. Our mission is to peel back the layers of the mundane to uncover the truths beneath. We don't just craft stories that end when the lights come up; we create echoes that settle in the mind and resonate in the soul long after the screen goes dark. At AD1 FILM, cinema is more than a narrative—it is a lens that challenges you to see the world anew.
For us, cinema is a search for the truths that escape words. At AD1 FILM, we aren't chasing stories that simply end when the credits roll; we are chasing echoes that linger in the soul. We believe every frame is an extension of a human gaze—one that dares to stare into the dark to find the light. We are here to breathe life into the dreams that others are afraid to see.
Auteur cinema finds its breath when it meets the right gaze. We belong to professional networks to stay connected with our global peers. These platforms are the meeting point where our vision joins the industry's shared record—keeping our work documented and reachable for the international community.
Head of Creative Development, Writer & Producer
Founder, Managing Director, Producer & Director
Managing Partner, Editor & Head of Post-Production
Head of Legal Affairs
Executive Producer & Film Finance Strategist
Creative Strategy Director & Brand Editor
Chief Growth & International Marketing Officer
Senior Screenwriter, Story Architect & Script Doctor
Senior Directing Advisor
Director of Festival Strategy & Global PR
Accounting & Finance Manager
Production Designer & Visual Artist
Composer & Filmmaker
Director & Writer
Production Designer & Visual Artist
A story told with truth knows no borders. From Middle East to the global stage, our films have found their home in international festivals—honored for the raw, human echoes they leave behind.
Diogenes , Film Festival
Go Short - International Short Film
Oberhausen , Film Festival
Brest European Short Film Festival