INspired madness
ArtMania Films is a Toronto-based production company founded by producer Arteen Khalatbari. We are focused on the development, financing, and production of theatrical feature films, alongside various short-form projects.
The company is committed to bold, artist-driven storytelling and innovative approaches to independent film financing. Operating with a slate-based strategy, ArtMania positions Canadian-led projects for domestic and international audiences.
ARteen khalatbari
Founder & Producer
Arteen Khalatbari is an Iranian-Canadian film producer and the founder of ArtMania Films, a Toronto-based production company focused on the development, financing, and production of narrative, theatrical feature films alongside short-form projects. His work is driven by “Inspired Madness,” blending artist-driven storytelling with an innovative approach to independent film financing and commercial viability.
He recently completed production on his debut feature, Danielle (2026), and is actively developing a slate of projects under the ArtMania banner. He produced the music video Super Sonic Girl (2025, VEVO), and served as Executive Producer on the short film The Two of Us (2023). His short-form work has screened and won awards at Academy Award-qualifying and Canadian Screen Award-qualifying festivals.
He was selected for the 2025 WIFT x Ontario Creates IDM Futures Forward program on a full scholarship and received development funding from Ontario Creates for an upcoming feature film.
Arteen is a member of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), serves on the programming team for the Forest City Film Festival, and is currently studying at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics.