Pica

Born in 1992 in Tehran. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Tehran and a Master’s degree in Cinema from the Tehran University of Art. She began her artistic journey in her teenage years through poetry and fiction, participating in literary conferences and publishing her work in leading Iranian literary magazines. During her university years, she made several experimental student films, which led to the creation of her first professional short film, Raya. The film earned significant recognition both in Iran and internationally, screening at renowned festivals such as the Zlín Film Festival, BUFF Malmö, Ale Kino!, Sehsüchte, and SCHLiNGEL. Alongside her filmmaking career, Berenji teaches literature and cinema to children, teenagers, and adults. She is currently the CEO of Maajara Film School, where she also develops innovative educational projects in the fields of film and the arts.