Our Story
About FilmeFarsi
A performance-first movie and entertainment magazine built for readers who take film seriously.
Our mission
Serious film coverage without the pretension
FilmeFarsi was founded on a simple frustration: most film coverage is either too shallow to trust or too academic to enjoy. Studios get favorable press. Audiences get clickbait. Critics get ignored.
We built something different — a publication that combines the editorial rigour of long-form criticism with the energy and speed of a modern digital magazine. Every piece is written by someone who genuinely cares about the craft.
Whether it's a same-day news breakdown, a 2,000-word retrospective on a genre pivot, or a scored review with pros, cons, and context — FilmeFarsi covers film the way it deserves to be covered.
What we stand for
Our editorial values
Honest criticism
Every review is written independently — no studio influence, no press junket bias. We score what we see, not what we're supposed to say.
Editorial speed
Breaking news and industry coverage delivered fast, with the context that matters. We don't wait for the weekend roundup when a story breaks on Tuesday.
Reader-first
No pop-ups, no autoplay, no rage-bait headlines. Just clean, readable coverage that respects your time and your intelligence.
Editorial standards
Experience, expertise, and accountability
Every review and news article on FilmeFarsi is written by a named member of our editorial team with demonstrable experience covering film and the entertainment industry. Our masthead is small by design — we would rather have three full-time critics writing carefully than thirty contributors writing on deadline pressure.
Our current editorial team:
- Ava Rahimi, Editor-at-Large — covers industry strategy, franchise economics, and audience behavior.
- Omid Darvishi, Senior Film Critic — writes long-form reviews of theatrical and new releases, with a focus on craft and performance.
- Elias Thorne, Senior Entertainment Analyst — reports on box office, studio strategy, and the business of Hollywood.
Every piece carries a byline linking to the author's full bio. Reviews are scored on a transparent rubric covering story, performance, craft, and long-form critique value. When we are wrong, we correct on the original page with a visible note rather than a silent edit, and we welcome reader challenges at our contact page.
The team
Meet our writers
Elias Thorne
Senior Entertainment Analyst
Elias covers box office analytics, cinematic trends, and the ever-shifting landscape of modern blockbuster entertainment.
Omid Darvishi
Senior Film Critic
Omid writes long-form reviews focused on craft, performance, and how big-screen genre filmmaking translates to the modern era.
Ava Rahimi
Editor-at-Large
Ava covers industry strategy, blockbuster franchise pivots, and why audience habits matter as much as release calendars.
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Get in touch
Work with us
We welcome pitches from experienced film writers, festival correspondents, and critics. If you have a story worth telling, we want to hear it.
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