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Bijan Tehrani

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Bijan Tehrani is a media and advertising technology professional best known as the founder of Cinema Without Borders, a platform dedicated to world cinema and cross-cultural film promotion, as well as his more recent work in the streaming and content monetization space. His career has bridged the worlds of content, media, and advertising technology, giving him a distinctive perspective on how video content can be effectively monetized in the digital era. He has been a consistent voice on the intersection of storytelling, streaming platforms, and the ad-supported video ecosystem. Tehrani's career trajectory spans journalism, content creation, and technology entrepreneurship. As a film critic and media executive, he built credibility in the entertainment industry before pivoting toward the business and technology layers that power modern media distribution. His work at Club reflects an interest in community-driven content platforms and the monetization models that support creator economies. Through Cinema Without Borders and related ventures, Tehrani has championed independent and international cinema while simultaneously engaging with the advertising and sponsorship models that sustain such platforms. His dual expertise in content and AdTech makes him a notable figure in conversations around AVOD, FAST channels, and the future of video advertising.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Founder & CEO
Company
Club
Based
Los Angeles, California, United States
Connections
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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Bijan Tehrani is a media and advertising technology professional best known as the founder of Cinema Without Borders, a platform dedicated to world cinema and cross-cultural film promotion, as well as his more recent work in the streaming and content monetization space. His career has bridged the worlds of content, media, and advertising technology, giving him a distinctive perspective on how video content can be effectively monetized in the digital era. He has been a consistent voice on the intersection of storytelling, streaming platforms, and the ad-supported video ecosystem. Tehrani's career trajectory spans journalism, content creation, and technology entrepreneurship. As a film critic and media executive, he built credibility in the entertainment industry before pivoting toward the business and technology layers that power modern media distribution. His work at Club reflects an interest in community-driven content platforms and the monetization models that support creator economies. Through Cinema Without Borders and related ventures, Tehrani has championed independent and international cinema while simultaneously engaging with the advertising and sponsorship models that sustain such platforms. His dual expertise in content and AdTech makes him a notable figure in conversations around AVOD, FAST channels, and the future of video advertising.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Video AdvertisingContent MonetizationStreaming MediaAVODFAST ChannelsCreator EconomyProgrammatic VideoMedia Strategy

Speaking topics

Video Advertising and Streaming MonetizationWorld Cinema and Cross-Cultural MediaCreator Economy and Content PlatformsThe Future of AVOD and FAST

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Founded Cinema Without Borders, a globally recognized platform promoting world cinema and cross-cultural film
  • Built expertise at the intersection of content publishing and advertising technology in the streaming era

Publications

  • Cinema Without Borders (online publication)