The Kiarostami Foundation
Mission Statement
The Kiarostami Foundation’s mission is to archive and manage the films, photographs, and other works of Abbas Kiarostami, to increase knowledge of and interest in the work of Abbas Kiarostami, to promote his work worldwide, and to encourage or participate in new art and educational projects in keeping with the spirit of his work.
Board Members

Peter Becker
President, Criterion / Janus Films

Lizbeth Hasse
Media & Entertainment Lawyer

Alejandro Iñárritu
Director & Producer

Marin Karmitz
Founder, MK2, Producer, and Director

Ahmad Kiarostami
Entrepreneur and Producer

Massoumeh Lahidji
Interpreter & Translator, Specializing in Film

Richard Linklater
Director and Producer

Tom Luddy
Telluride Film Festival Founder, Producer
