Elaheh Nobakht
- Producer
- Manager
Elaheh Nobakht is a pioneering female producer in Iranian cinema, with a strong track record in international film production and distribution. She has produced seven feature films and two short films, with selections at prestigious festivals such as Berlinale, IDFA, and Hot Docs.
Her notable works include: . Producer of Dreams' Gate (Berlinale 2023) . Producer of The Apple Day (Berlinale 2022) . Producer of Silent House (IDFA 2022) . Co-Producer of Holy Bread (IDFA 2020, Hot Docs 2021, ZagrebDox 2021) . Co-Producer of Beloved (IDFA, Berlinale, Hot Docs; over 65 international festivals) . Distributor of Finding Farideh (Iran's official Oscar entry 2020)
Elaheh has served as a jury member in multiple international film festivals, including: . Movies That Matter Festival (Netherlands, The Hague) . Geneva International Oriental Film Festival (Switzerland, 2018 & 2023) . President of the Jury, Beirut International Women Film Festival (2023); Jury Member (2019) . Duhok International Film Festival (World Cinema Competition, 2022) . MENA International Film Festival (Netherlands, 2021) . Religion Today International Film Festival (Italy, 2021)
She has received several prestigious accolades, including the Producers Network Prize for Promising Young Producers at Cannes Marché du Film (Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2022). In 2025, she has been selected as a Berlinale Talent.
As the CEO of Eli Image (since 2018), Elaheh is a key figure in international film production and distribution. She is also a board member of the Iranian Producers Association (IPA) and a member of the Iranian Documentary Producers Association (AOIDP). As of 2025, she is working on four feature films in co-production with France, Norway, and Germany.
Her notable works include: . Producer of Dreams' Gate (Berlinale 2023) . Producer of The Apple Day (Berlinale 2022) . Producer of Silent House (IDFA 2022) . Co-Producer of Holy Bread (IDFA 2020, Hot Docs 2021, ZagrebDox 2021) . Co-Producer of Beloved (IDFA, Berlinale, Hot Docs; over 65 international festivals) . Distributor of Finding Farideh (Iran's official Oscar entry 2020)
Elaheh has served as a jury member in multiple international film festivals, including: . Movies That Matter Festival (Netherlands, The Hague) . Geneva International Oriental Film Festival (Switzerland, 2018 & 2023) . President of the Jury, Beirut International Women Film Festival (2023); Jury Member (2019) . Duhok International Film Festival (World Cinema Competition, 2022) . MENA International Film Festival (Netherlands, 2021) . Religion Today International Film Festival (Italy, 2021)
She has received several prestigious accolades, including the Producers Network Prize for Promising Young Producers at Cannes Marché du Film (Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2022). In 2025, she has been selected as a Berlinale Talent.
As the CEO of Eli Image (since 2018), Elaheh is a key figure in international film production and distribution. She is also a board member of the Iranian Producers Association (IPA) and a member of the Iranian Documentary Producers Association (AOIDP). As of 2025, she is working on four feature films in co-production with France, Norway, and Germany.
