My name is Mohammad Khiabani, I have studied sociology (masters) at Allameh Tabatabai University of Tehran, Iran. I am a filmmaker (short fiction films), writer (stories), film critic and columnist ... and, I am vegan!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love hosting tourists and helping them explore my hometown, and I love traveling in a low budget!

Interests

I am kind of a daydreamer, like most cinephiles. I am a good listener, kind of introspective but friendly person. I love films: watching, analysing, and making them! I have made three short films, the last one "Mania" is on its way through festivals. It is acclaimed at London X4 Seasonal Short Film Festival, and officially selected by Short Movie Club festival in Minsk, Belarus recently. I love cooking (I'm good at it!). I love making new friends from different cultures, and, of course, I love traveling!

• writing
• photography
• film making
• film festivals
• reading
• traveling
• watching movies
• dreaming
• listening to music

Music, Movies, and Books

Almost all genres of movies, fiction and humanities books, and Rock, Jazz, Blues, and Alternative music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have written a great book on film analysis, which I am going to publish soon.

Teach, Learn, Share

I appreciate company of other languages' speakers to socialize and improve my language abilities; especially English, French, Turkish, Arabic and Spanish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer Persian (Farsi) language tutoring and filmmaking skills. I am also a good cook, so I can cook delicious Iranian (vegan) foods for my hosts!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran