Founded in Paris by Iranian filmmaker Ali Fatehi, Raft Films (France) is an independent international sales and distribution company dedicated to bringing the boldest voices of Iran and West Asia to the global screen.
Rooted in the spirit of freedom and artistic integrity, Raft Films represents films created outside official systems, often under censorship or without institutional support  works that reveal the raw truth and emotional depth of their societies.

Our Mission

We connect independent filmmakers from Iran and the wider Middle East with the world’s leading film festivals, buyers, and audiences.
From our base in France, we operate at the crossroads of two worlds:
the professionalism and creative openness of the European film industry, and the poetic resilience of Middle Eastern cinema.

Our mission is simple — to give silenced stories a global life.
We handle festival strategy, international sales, and award campaigning with a focus on ethical, human-centered storytelling.

Who We Are

Raft Films stands as a bridge between artists and institutions, between East and West, between image and conscience.
We work closely with filmmakers, editors, and producers inside Iran and its diaspora, ensuring that authentic, independent cinema finds visibility beyond borders.
Every film we represent is a story of resistance — humble, furious, tender, or broken — but always real.

Our Network

Operating from France, Raft Films collaborates with leading international festivals, platforms, and distributors across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Our partners include global VOD platforms, award campaigns, and press outlets committed to independent storytelling.
Through this network, we champion new voices from the Middle East and help them reach a global audience.