Fearful of the strict authorities at the school, three high school girls struggle to clear their names from an accusation that will otherwise permanently damage their lives at school and at home.

Sara Mokhavat is an Iranian artist, writer, and filmmaker based in Tehran. She studied screenwriting at the Art University of Tehran. She also received her MA degree in theatre at the Cinema and Theatre faculty of Tehran. She worked as an actress, writer and a director.

After working actively in dramatic arts for years, she started directing films. PRIVATE is Sara’s second experience in short films which was screened at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival.