Jamal Omid (fa|جمال امید) (born in 1946, Rasht), is an Iranian author, screenwriter and film critic.[1]
Omid started his career as a journalist in 1964 with Khoushe (Cluster) Magazine whose then editor-in-chief was Ahmad Shamlou. Omid later joined various cinema magazines including Cinema and Star of Cinema in 1976.
Omid is a cofounder and a former chairman of Iran's Cinema Museum.[2]
Omid's filmography includes:[3]
| Year | Film | Episodes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | 2013 | Davaran | (TV Series) (plot idea) | |
| Writer | 1994 | The Last Port | (first story) | |
| Writer | 1991 | Two and a Half Men | ||
| Writer | 1989 | Savalan | (first story) | |
| Writer | 1988 | Train | (story) | |
| Writer | 1985 | Janjal-e bozorg | ||
| Writer | 1985 | The Man Who Knew More | ||
| Writer | 1975 | Closed Eyes (first story) | ||
| Writer | 1972 | A Man for Rent | ||
| Writer and assistant director | 1972 | Hakim-bashi | ||
| Writer | 1969 | The Miracle of Hearts | ||
| Writer | 1968 | Keshtye Noah (writer) | ||
| Writer | 1972 | Hide HideSecond Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit) |