Written and Directed by Interdisciplinary Artist Parsa Afsharjavan, the 30-Minute Film Debutsin 2025 and is Set to Join the Global Festival Circuit
Visionary entrepreneurs and philanthropists, The Safar Twins (Shabnam and Shaghayegh Safarzadeh) are stepping into new creative territory with Resonance, a short fashion film written and directed by Parsa Afsharjavan, a Persian-American interdisciplinary artist known for his work at the intersection of beauty, balance, and purpose. The 30-minute film, shot in the U.S. and set for its 2025 debut, will make its way through the international festival circuit later this year.
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Inspired by the idea that “life shall not be measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away,” Resonance invites viewers into a surreal visual meditation on duality, identity, and the unseen forces that guide us.
In the film, identical beings X and Y-portrayed by The Safar Twins-exist in mirrored worlds defined by habit and symmetry. When the Universe, embodied by a celestial figure named Synchronicity (played by Jingru Li), intervenes, the twins are drawn toward a higher frequency of awareness. Through their journey of resonance, the two become one-an exploration of balance, acceptance, and the mystery of selfhood.
A cinematic fusion of fashion, philosophy, and fine art, Resonance brings together a distinguished creative team including:
Director / Writer / Editor: Parsa AfsharjavanProducers: Shabnam Safarzadeh, Shaghayegh Safarzadeh, Parsa AfsharjavanDirector of Photography: Mike ObesCast: Jingru Li, Shabnam Safarzadeh, Shaghayegh SafarzadehGenre: Fashion (Short)Language: EnglishCountry: USA
About The Safar TwinsGlobally recognized as The Safar Twins, Shay and Shabnam Safarzadeh are entrepreneurs, cultural innovators, and philanthropists whose influence spans technology, education, fashion, and global impact. As founders, they have built category-defining companies-including Advanced eClinical and Externi-and through their Safar Global Foundation, they're advancing girls' education worldwide. They have been featured in Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Vogue, and more, highlighting their mission to redefine how power and beauty coexist in the modern world.
About Parsa AfsharjavanParsa Afsharjavanis a first-generation Persian-American interdisciplinary artist and creative director known for his work in visual arts, design, and storytelling. His work celebrates the convergence of cultural heritage, European artistry, and soulful modernity. Resonance marks his latest exploration of consciousness and form through cinematic art.
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