WRITER/DIRECTOR

Following his graduation from film school in 2000, the Iranian-born writer, director, and producer started his career in the film industry and ever since has made over 9 short narrative, documentary and experimental films. His creations have been screened and awarded in many local and International film festivals and art venues around the globe including Busan International Film Festival, Sony Film Festival, Cologne Film House, The Barcelona Contemporary Culture Centre and more.

The award-winning filmmaker and former journalist holds an M.A. in film from Staffordshire University and has been based in Toronto since 2010, where he continues working actively in the industry.