Aliyar Rasti was born in 1988 in Tehran. He began his career in photography, video, and video installations in 2008, gradually shifting towards his true passion for filmmaking. He has created over ten music videos for independent Iranian bands that have participated in various festivals. In 2018, he won the Best Debut Film award at the Tirana Film Festival for his debut short film, “In Between.” His second short film, “America,” followed, and “The Great Yawn” became his first feature-length film. Currently, he is rewriting the script for a feature film titled “The Mountain,” inspired by a true story based on his relationship with his father.
