Siroos Moghaddam shared his experiences in cinema and television at the 'Sad Rah' workshop, which was recently held as part of the 100-second film festival. He mentioned the existing challenges in writing the new season of the series 'Paytakht' and announced that he still has no idea for this season, and they have been trying to reach a unique idea.
Challenges of Writing the New Season of 'Paytakht'
Moghaddam stated: "We have always tried to have writers come up with ideas and stories that offer something new and are not repetitive." He pointed out that their red line is to reach a unique idea in each season, adding: "That is why 'Paytakht' has not yet come to fruition in the new season, because we still have no idea for it."
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This director expressed the impact of Khashayar Alvand, the late writer of 'Paytakht', saying: "I admit that while he was around, some ideas and stories were different. Of course, we have always tried to have diverse stories with up-to-date plots, from flying Pride cars to balloons and meteors." He added that this effort to keep the content and stories fresh has always been a priority.
The Importance of Details in Filmmaking
Siroos Moghaddam further referred to the importance of details in forming an image, stating: "One can define a whole correctly from its parts, and details should not be omitted, avoided, or overlooked." He considered storyboarding as "an inseparable element of filmmaking" and emphasized that visualizing what he has in mind has helped him in the process of creating his works.
He also mentioned the selection of actors, saying: "Many of the beloved and popular actors you know today started their first experiences with me." Moghaddam elaborated on the importance of this topic by providing examples of actor selection and emphasized that choosing and directing an actor is a serious matter.
Ultimately, Siroos Moghaddam, referring to his love for cinema and television since the time of Nasser Taghvai, said: "My interest in cinema and television exactly started when Nasser Taghvai was making films, and perhaps due to a family relationship, I had the chance to enter this field earlier." He reminded that the influence of Nasser Taghvai on shaping his work ethic is undeniable.
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