Best Retouching Podcasts (2025)

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043 - The Salesman 1:13:01

10d ago1:13:01

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While Ranaa and Emad, a married couple, are participating in a production of "Death of a Salesman," she is assaulted in their new home, which leaves him determined to find the perpetrator over his wife's traumatized objections. Written and Directed by Asghar Farhadi.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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042 - Brick and Mirror 1:18:06

24d ago1:18:06

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After Hashem finds an abandoned baby in the backseat of his taxi, he and his girlfriend, Taji, must decide the fate of this child. Written and Directed by Ebrahim GolestanBy Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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041 - Chess of the Wind 1:12:14

1M ago1:12:14

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A hypnotically stylized murder mystery awash in period atmosphere, unfolds inside a candlelit mansion, where a web of greed, violence, and betrayal ensnares potential heirs as they vie for control of their matriarch’s estate. Directed by Mohammad Reza AslaniBy Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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040 - Hollywood Hitjobs: Argo (ft. Tehran) 1:38:12

2M ago1:38:12

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Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979. Directed by Ben Affleck This film is available on Prime Video and CraveBy Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S8, EP 6: Darren Dilieto and His Journey Creating Hireillo 1:16:01

2M ago1:16:01

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Send us a text What happens when an illustrator discovers they're awesome at finding clients for other illustrators? For Darren Dilieto, it sparked a 20-year journey building Hireillo, a revolutionary platform connecting illustrators with clients while challenging industry norms. Darren's story begins in the early 2000s before social media existed,…

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S8, Ep 5: Beth Perkins. Creative Retoucher 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

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Send us a text From the darkroom to the digital realm, Beth Perkins takes us on a captivating journey through her evolution as a creative retoucher. Processing black and white photos with her father at just six years old sparked a lifelong passion that would eventually lead Beth from Canada to the UK, where she now runs her own creative retouching …

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039 - The Lizard 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

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A recently jailed petty thief disguises as a Mullah and succeeds in escaping; but has to stay in the Mullah' role longer than he expected. Directed by Kamal TabriziBy Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S8, Ep 4: Marcus Brooks, Videographer and Editor 1:16:17

2M ago1:16:17

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Send us a text Every creative career has humble beginnings. For videographer Marcus Brooks, it was a Sony Ericsson flip phone with a basic video editor that sparked a lifelong passion. That early fascination with piecing together clips evolved through experimental YouTube videos, technical education, and eventually, full-time freelance work filming…

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S8, Ep 3: Neil Shearer, Chemist to Sports Photographer! 1:11:58

2M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Send us a text On this week's episode, I chat to Neil Shearer. We chat about Neil's unusual path into photography, his love of sports, and how a passion project of his lead to paid work! Find Neil here: Web: www.neilshearer.com TikTok: @neilshearerart Instagram: @neilshearer_photography Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/ofl…

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038 - Hamoun (ft. Mehrtash Mohit) 1:17:42

3M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Hamoon's wife is leaving him. He is also unsuccessfully trying to finish his Ph. D. thesis. He is forced to reexamine his life. In a series of flashbacks and dreams, Hamoon tries to figure out what he did wrong. Written and Directed by Dariush Mehrjui.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S8, EP2: Faisal Shah 3D artist, animator and skateboarder 1:27:59

3M ago1:27:59

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Faisal Shah. Faisal is a 3d artist and animator, with a passion for Skateboarding! We chat about Faisal's career, his passions and his inspirations. We also tackle some sensitive subjects, including race. You can hear Faisal's drive for his business throughout our chat. Find Faisal here: Instagram: @fais…

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S8, Ep 1: Valeria Medici - Prop painter and Scenic Artist 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Valeria Medici. Valeria is a prop painter and scenic artist, based in Northampton. We chat about how her journey has been peppered with luck, and how she gets to take the "ping" off props! Find Valeria here: Web: valeriamedici.com IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8126322/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Insta: @valer…

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037 - Samad Goes to School (ft. Agha Navid) 1:20:58

3M ago1:20:58

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Samad and the other villagers attend school so that they can learn to read, when a gang of drug smugglers infiltrate their class resulting in a hilarious slapstick confrontation between the villagers and the gangsters. This movie is available on YouTube. Directed by Parviz Sayyad.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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036 - My Favourite Cake 52:05

3M ago52:05

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Seventy-year-old Mahin, solitary until now, chooses to revive her love life. A chance encounter becomes an unforgettable evening. Directed by Maryam Moghadam & Behtash SanaeehaBy Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S7, Ep 10: Jonny Wilson 1:09:01

4M ago1:09:01

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to photographer Jonny Wilson. Jonny shares with me his journey into watch photography, how he's a Broncolor ambassador, and what it's like to work on really expensive watches! Find Jonny here: Instagram: @jonnywphoto / @jnystudios_ Website: www.jonnywilsonphoto.com Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://…

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S7, Ep 9: Meghan Grant 1:26:32

4M ago1:26:32

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to pivot queen, Meghan Grant! We have a deep dive into Meghan's pivots, how a difficult childhood made her re-assess where she wanted to be in life, and how she's exploring her heritage via her art. Find Meghan here: Web: www.leva-mabi.com *Delicate subjects are discussed in this episode, so if you're not i…

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035 - Salam Cinema 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of film, Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf advertises an open casting for his next movie. However when hundreds of people show up, he decides to make a movie about the casting of these would-be actors. Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. This film is available for rental on Vimeo.…

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S7, Ep 8: Yannis Stergioulis 1:20:22

4M ago1:20:22

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Yannis Stergioulis, all the way from Athens! Yannis is a trailer editor for a TV Channel in Greece, and shares his story of how he got to where he is, along with a couple of passions he has, which include kite surfing! Find Yannis here: Newsletter: https://yannis-stergioulis.kit.com/profile?_gl=1*1fd6pm9…

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S7, Ep 7: Tom Cressy 57:23

4M ago57:23

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Director of Photography, Tom Cressey. We chat about Tom's love of film, how a slug he filmed had to have a break, and how he ended up on a battle ship filming yachts! Find Tom here: Insta: @tom__cressey_dop Web: www.tomcressey.com Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75 Supp…

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034 - Shorts: Motherland, Empty Your Pockets, Retouch, I Am Trying to Remember (ft. Afra Nariman) + Arian Moayed and Jasmin Mozaffari Interviews 1:46:29

5M ago1:46:29

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Our first short films special where we dive into films by Pegah Ahangarani, Kaveh Mazaheri, Tara Aghdashloo & Jasmin Mozaffari. This episode also includes special interviews with Jasmin Mozaffari and Arian Moayed.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S7, EP 6: Natasha Aldred, The Pendle Witch Project 1:27:25

5M ago1:27:25

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to artist Natasha Aldred, of The Pendle Witch Project. We chat about Natasha's uni experience, how she takes inspiration from folklore and witchy things, and how her whole family are creative! Oh, and if anyone knows what the teddy shop is, let us know in the comments! Find Natasha Here: Instagram: @thepend…

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S7, Ep 5: Teresa Trivunovic 1:11:16

5M ago1:11:16

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Creative Lead, Teresa Trivunovic, who moved over to the Darkside! (She made the jump from Agency to Client side!) We have a good natter about how she decided to make the jump, how creativity can be found in lots of different ways, and how she balances family life with her career. Find T here: Instagram: …

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033 - The Seed of the Sacred Fig (ft. Noura Alavi) 1:41:18

5M ago1:41:18

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Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures in an attempt to uncover the truth. Spoilers from 00:33:46 - 01:17:11By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S7, Ep 4: Chris Stringer 1:53:00

6M ago1:53:00

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to illustrative designer Chris Stringer. Chris is an illustrative designer from South Wales. After leaving a retail career to work in design, he has since specialised in apparel and swimwear, A ‘jack of most trades’, Chris uses digital and traditional illustrative techniques in his work. He also creates art…

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032 - Joonam (ft. Jasmin Mozaffari) + Arian Moayed and Sierra Urich Interviews 1:43:29

6M ago1:43:29

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A young filmmaker delves into her mother and grandmother's complicated pasts, and her own fractured Iranian identity. This episode also features interviews with the Director of the film, Sierra Urich, and Executive Producer Arian Moayed.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S7 Ep 3: Nick Woodhead 1:13:31

6M ago1:13:31

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to designer Nick Woodhead. We chat about Nick's love for hiking, his journey into becoming self employed, and what inspires him the most! Find Nick here: Web: https://nwdi.co.uk/ Instagram: @nwdinick Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/oflm7nxb75 Support the show here: https://www.buz…

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S7, Ep 2: Jack Graham 1:13:14

6M ago1:13:14

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to business owner Jack Graham. Jack is a self taught videographer, and owns and runs Racoon on the Run, based in Manchester. He has also set up a freelancer platform called "Freelancer fightback", which is launching soon! Jack's story is one of perseverance, and boy does he have some cracking stories! Find …

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031 - Ten 1:01:39

6M ago1:01:39

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A visual social examination in the form of ten conversations between a driving woman and her various pick-ups and hitchhikers. A film by Mania Akbari and Abbas Kiarostami.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S7 Ep 1: Harriet Young 1:49:44

6M ago1:49:44

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to tattoo artist Harriet Young. She's based in Tooth and Talon in Ancoats, Manchester, and chats about how she became a tattoo artist, how she got her ADHD diagnosis, and her best and worse place to tattoo! Find Harriet here: Instagram: @lonerosetattoo / @loneroseflash / @toothandtalontattoo Support the sho…

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030 - Hollywood Hitjobs: House of Sand and Fog (ft. Rob Michaels) 1:24:17

7M ago1:24:17

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After losing her house due to a taxing error, reformed addict Kathy Nicolo begins to harass the new owners of the house - Iranian immigrant Massoud Amir Behrani, along with his wife and son. Based on the novel by Andre Dubus III. Directed by Vadim Perelman This film is available for digital purchase and rental.…

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029 - A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (ft. Seena Haddad) 1:14:07

7M ago1:14:07

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In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire. Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. This film is available for digital rental and purchase in the U.S, U.K. and Canada.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S6, Ep8: Grace Hatley 1:23:18

7M ago1:23:18

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to food stylist and ex model, Grace Hatley. We have a good chat about Grace's change in careers, how she loves to grow her own food, and the best and worst shoots she's been on! Find Grace here: Insta: @gracehatleyfood / @gracehatley_ / @bossfoodstylists Support the show Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffe…

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028 - Under the Shadow 59:47

8M ago59:47

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Our first Halloween Special! As a mother and daughter struggle to cope with the terrors of the post-revolution, war-torn Tehran of the 1980s, a mysterious evil begins to haunt their home. Directed by Babak Anvari. This movie can be found on Netflix in most territories.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S6, Ep7: Aurora Foulds 1:17:15

8M ago1:17:15

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Huddersfield artist Aurora Foulds, also known as Rora. Aurora is a freelance artist, who specialises in mark making. We have a chat about her career so far, what it's like to work as an artist whilst being a parent too, and how she creates her artwork! We also have a chat about Aurora's neurodivergence, …

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S6, Ep 6: John Steel 1:07:24

8M ago1:07:24

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to West Yorkshire based photographer, John Steel. John photograph's weddings, and commercial businesses, in a way that relaxes people to get some fantastic shots! We chat about how John got into photography, how he gets the relaxed shots he shoots, and how weddings have changed over the last decade or so. F…

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027 - The Stranger and The Fog 1:08:00

8M ago1:08:00

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A boat drifts onto the shore of a small village, which the beautiful Rana hopes the has brought back her husband, who disappeared a year ago out on the sea. But the only passenger is Ayat, a wounded stranger with no memory of how he ended up in this land. After gradually proving himself as a member of the community, Ayat grows increasingly paranoid…

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S6, Ep 5: Sam Jones 1:09:20

8M ago1:09:20

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Art Director and photographer Sam Jones. Sam works for a high street fashion retailer, based in Manchester. We chat about Sam's journey into Art Directing, how she loves shooting jewellery (and blooming expensive watches!) and how her move to Manchester came about. Find Sam here: Insta: @samanthajonescre…

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S6, Ep 4: Ali O'Neill 1:28:55

8M ago1:28:55

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to illustrator Ali O'Neill. Ali and I met in Society - Holmfirth's co-working space - about a year ago. Ali is known for her Folks and Fabric digital illustrations, of people and places in the Holme Valley. Ali's creative journey has seen her train as an archaeological illustrator, work for the BBC, and act…

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026 - Downpour 1:19:24

9M ago1:19:24

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When he takes a job as a schoolteacher in a new neighborhood, the hapless intellectual Mr. Hekmati finds that he is a fish out of water. Directed by Bahram BeyzaieBy Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S6, Ep 3: Jodie Biddle 1:02:41

9M ago1:02:41

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to fellow West Yorkshire stylist, Jodie Biddle. We chat everything vintage, her favourite books, and her journey to where she is now, including her social media growth. We also have two special guests - Baby Rue, and Trooper the dog. Find Jodie here: Instagram: @jodiecbiddle Tiktok: @jodiemcbiddle Support t…

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S6, Ep 2: Georgia Williams 55:05

9M ago55:05

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to Georgia Williams. Georgia is a Social Media Marketing Content and Ideas Expert, and LOVES the colour yellow! We have a lovely chat about Georgia's career - her Bish Bash Batch method, her own podcast, 'Content T with G' and how she made the jump into freelancing. Oh and did I mention Georgia is also an a…

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S6 Ep 1: Jo Higgs 1:07:26

9M ago1:07:26

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to designer Jo Higgs. Jo is a graphic designer, based in Hertfordshire, who specialises in branding design. We chat about how she got into design, how she's been on both client and agency side, and how having her children changed the way she works. Find Jo here: Instagram: @johiggscreative Web: https://joan…

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025 - Baran (ft. Aisha Jamal) 1:20:58

9M ago1:20:58

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In a building site in present-day Tehran, Lateef, a 17-year-old Azeri worker is irresistibly drawn to Rahmat, a young Afghan worker. The revelation of Rahmat's secret changes both of their lives. Directed by Majid Majidi.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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Portrait Retouching Services: Perfecting Every Shot with Professional Precision 1:58

9M ago1:58

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"Portrait Retouching Services: Perfecting Every Shot with Professional Precision" is your go-to resource for achieving flawless, high-quality portraits.By image2vectorgraphicsindia11

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024 - Leila's Brothers 1:07:12

10M ago1:07:12

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Leila, who has spent her entire life caring for her family, hatches a plan to help her struggling brothers - but she might have to cross her parents to do it. Directed by Saeed Roustayi. This movie can be found in select local cinemas.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S5, Ep 10: Suzanne Frear 1:10:35

10M ago1:10:35

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to creative copywriter Suzanne Frear. We chat about Suzanne's career so far; how she completely changed careers, becoming a creative copywriter, how running your own business is quite the balancing act, and what inspires her. (I definitely needed a tissue for that answer!) Vincent the dog also makes an appe…

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023 - King of the Hearts (ft. Tara Grammy) 1:18:53

10M ago1:18:53

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A blind woman's daughter befriends a famous singer who decides to help them in life, but unbeknownst to either party, is how they're all truly connected... Directed by Mohamad Ali Fardin. This movie can be found on DVD through Pars Video, and on YouTube.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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S5, Ep 9: Jeremy Kelly 1:10:56

10M ago1:10:56

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to photographer Jeremy Kelly. Jeremy and I met in a studio in Leeds last year, and had a couple of days non - stop chatting! It was lovely to hear Jeremy's creative journey; about how he got to where he is today, his favourite thing to shoot, and how he loves to shoot a variety of subjects! Find Jeremy here…

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S5, Ep8: Ed Godden 1:02:19

10M ago1:02:19

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Send us a text On today's episode, I chat to documentary style wedding photographer, Ed Godden. Ed has shot over 600 weddings, and his documentary style is honest, raw, real and fun! I've been following Ed on social media for some time, and have always admired his work, and style of shooting. We chat about how Ed came to be a documentary style wedd…

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022 - There Is No Evil 1:32:20

11M ago1:32:20

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The four stories that are variations on the crucial themes of moral strength and the death penalty that ask to what extent individual freedom can be expressed under a despotic regime and its seemingly inescapable threats. Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. This movie can be found on Apple TV in the USA.By Kaveh Mohebbi & Faran Moradi

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