‘Prophet Moses’ breaks new ground with virtual production

The Iranian mega-series ‘Prophet Moses’, directed by renowned filmmaker Ebrahim Hatamikia, is pioneering a transformation in Iran's visual production industry with its use of cutting-edge virtual production technology.

According to producer Mahmoud Razavi in a discussion with local media, this production is set to revolutionize Iran's visual production landscape.

Razavi explained that nearly two years ago, the series embarked on a shift from traditional production methods to advanced virtual production—a bold move enabled by Hatamikia’s risk-taking vision.

“Thanks to Hatamikia's artistic expertise and the skills of a young, specialized team, virtual production has now become a reality for this series,” Razavi shared.

He further disclosed plans to establish the largest virtual production studio in Asia—and the third-largest globally—with the support of the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Peyman Jebeli.

Razavi emphasized that young Iranian specialists working on ‘Prophet Moses’ are now tapping into advanced global technology in film production.

He likened this achievement to Iran's leadership in other technological fields, stating, “Just as we led in the defense industry, we are now pioneering in virtual production.”

The series, which spans 52 episodes, has been in development for several years, with pre-production now complete and preliminary scenes recently filmed.

‘Prophet Moses’ was initially slated to be directed by late Farajollah Salahshour, known for his acclaimed work on ‘Prophet Joseph’, but his passing led to Jamal Shourjeh being selected for the role.

Shourjeh later had to step down due to health issues, ultimately passing the directorial baton to Hatamikia.