Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Summary
Professional Summary
MFA Award-winning Cinematographer, Filmmaker, and Film Educator with 13 years of experience. Skilled in visual storytelling through lighting and framing. Taught cinematography and film production at university and college levels. Featured in 60+ festivals with multiple awards.
MFA Award-winning Cinematographer, Filmmaker, and Film Educator with 13 years of experience. Skilled in visual storytelling through lighting and framing. Taught cinematography and film production at university and college levels. Featured in 60+ festivals with multiple awards.
Core Skills
Core Skills
Cinematography | Lighting Design | Narrative & Documentary Production | Directing | Producing | Storyboarding & Screenwriting | Editing & Color | Digital & 16mm Camera Systems (ARRI Alexa, RED, Sony, Canon; ARRI S/SR2) | DaVinci Resolve | Adobe Premiere Pro | Production Workflows | Look Development & LUTs | Set Safety & Etiquette | Inclusive Teaching & Mentoring | Community-Engaged Production
Cinematography | Lighting Design | Narrative & Documentary Production | Directing | Producing | Storyboarding & Screenwriting | Editing & Color | Digital & 16mm Camera Systems (ARRI Alexa, RED, Sony, Canon; ARRI S/SR2) | DaVinci Resolve | Adobe Premiere Pro | Production Workflows | Look Development & LUTs | Set Safety & Etiquette | Inclusive Teaching & Mentoring | Community-Engaged production
Academic Appointments
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Instructor
Ohio University, School of Film, OH, 2024 – 2025
Courses Taught: Filmmaking 1, Cinematography, Advanced film lighting, Advanced digital and 16mm cameras
1) Integrated lighting, camera systems, and post production with weekly critiques and boards-to-screen comparison.
2) Mentored 22 sophomores to complete 22 short films, guiding concepts through production to public screenings.
3) Applied professional workflows, including call sheets, rotating crews, and media management, to build technical skills, collaboration, and set etiquette.
Adjunct Instructor
Hocking College, OH, 2024 – 2025
Courses Taught: Film and Video Production 1 to 4
1) Taught sequential production courses, guiding students from foundational crew roles through advanced projects, emphasizing story, technical execution, and critique.
2) Directed group productions using rotating crew assignments (DP, gaffer, editor, sound) to mirror industry practice and foster collaboration.
3) Mentored students in completing class-wide and individual films, from pre-production planning to post and public screenings.
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University, School of Film, OH, 2023 - 2024
Courses Taught: Cinematography, Short Film II
1) Assisted instruction in cinematography and production labs, supporting undergraduate and graduate students with lighting, camera operation, and set procedures.
2) Provided technical support and feedback during exercises and screenings, reinforcing professional workflows and safety practices.
3) Evaluated student projects and facilitated critiques, contributing to assessment and creative development.
Adjunct Instructor
Ohio University, School of Film, OH, 2024 – 2025
Courses Taught:
· Filmmaking 1
· Cinematography
· Advanced film lighting
· Advanced digital and 16mm cameras
1) Integrated lighting, camera systems, and post production with weekly critiques and boards-to-screen comparison.
2) Mentored 22 sophomores to complete 22 short films, guiding concepts through production to public screenings.
3) Applied professional workflows, including call sheets, rotating crews, and media management, to build technical skills, collaboration, and set etiquette.
Adjunct Instructor
Hocking College, OH, 2024 – 2025
Courses Taught:
· Film and Video Production 1 to 4
1) Taught sequential production courses, guiding students from foundational crew roles through advanced projects, emphasizing story, technical execution, and critique.
2) Directed group productions using rotating crew assignments (DP, gaffer, editor, sound) to mirror industry practice and foster collaboration.
3) Mentored students in completing class-wide and individual films, from pre-production planning to post and public screenings.
Teaching Assistant
Ohio University, School of Film, OH, 2023 - 2024
Courses Taught: Cinematography, Short Film II
1) Assisted instruction in cinematography and production labs, supporting undergraduate and graduate students with lighting, camera operation, and set procedures.
2) Provided technical support and feedback during exercises and screenings, reinforcing professional workflows and safety practices.
3) Evaluated student projects and facilitated critiques, contributing to assessment and creative development.
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Freelance Cinematographer, Filmmaker & Photographer
2012 - Current
1) Led camera/lighting on 50+ shorts, documentaries, and branded spots; translated treatments into shot design, coverage, and lighting plans.
2) Built on‑set look LUTs; maintained continuity through Resolve color pipelines; managed G&E teams.
3) Oversaw media organization, conform, exports; delivered on deadline to clients and festivals.
Cinematographer
Artebox Company, Iran, 2018 - 2021
Set up equipment and configured lighting to capture interviews with optimal camera settings and professional visual quality.
Freelance Cinematographer, Filmmaker & Photographer
2012 - Current
1) Led camera/lighting on 50+ shorts, documentaries, and branded spots; translated treatments into shot design, coverage, and lighting plans.
2) Built on‑set look LUTs; maintained continuity through Resolve color pipelines; managed G&E teams.
3) Oversaw media organization, conform, exports; delivered on deadline to clients and festivals.
Cinematographer
Artebox Company, Iran, 2018 - 2021
Set up equipment and configured lighting to capture interviews with optimal camera settings and professional visual quality.
Selected Film Credits
Selected Film Credits
Director, Writer, and DP:
Unmatch (2022) / Short fiction / 15 min
A Love Letter to the Central Classroom Building (2022) / Documentary / 5 min
Road Ends in Water (2021) / Short fiction / 6 min
Uninvited (2016) / Short fiction / 5 min
Director of Photography:
Reverie (2025) / Dir. MJ Golzari / Short fiction / 15 min
Still Rolling (2024) / Dir. Mohamed Essam / Short fiction / 17 min
Sophie is Dead (2024) / Dir. Talisa Lilli Lemke / Short fiction / 16 min
First Night Out (2024) / Dir. Jordan Spayd / Short fiction / 11 min
Benny's Bamboo Bootees (2024)/ Dir. Sterling Hurst / Commercial / 1 min
What We Do to Nature, We Do to Ourselves (2024) / Dir. Andrea Bowers / Doc / 57 min
Sad Witches (2023) / Dir. Mahsa Talebiani / Short fiction / 15 min
Sweaty Hands (2023) / Dir. Jordan Spayd / Short fiction / 10 min
100 Under 13 (2023) / Dir. Talisa Lilli Lemke / Short fiction / 9 min
Waiting for the Sun (2022) / Director: Mahsa Talebiani / Short fiction / 15 min
Teatime (2022) / Dir. Jordan Spayd / Short fiction / 15 min
Plan B (2021) / Dir. Nima Rahimpour / Short fiction / 25 min
Corona, The World and Me (2021) / Dir. Multiple Directors / Documentary / 70 min
Passing (2021) / Dir. Parisa Jabbari / Short fiction / 15 min
16:54 (2020) / Director: Amir Khalili / Short fiction / 15 min
Solar Eclipse (2020) / Dir: Alireza Ghasemi & Raha Amirfazli / Short fiction / 15 min
Green Alley (2019) / Dir. Anahita Houshan / Short fiction / 17 min
Passage (2018) / Dir. Kimia Hendi / Short fiction / 15 min
Trucage (2018) / Director: Nasim Tehrani / Short fiction / 9 min
Tehran's Symphony (2018) / Dir. Raha Amirfazli / Short Documentary / 3 min
Sneaky (2018) / Director: Mehran Amiri Hosseini / Short fiction / 8 min
Madkhoon (2018) / Director: Sana Amini / Short fiction / 10 min
Woods (2017) / Dir. Anahita Houshan / Short fiction / 20 min
Twilight (2017) / Director: Aliakbar Ranjbar / Short fiction / 20 min
The Ice Has Been Sold Out (2017) / Director: Javad Ansari / Short fiction / 17 min
The Memory of a Celebration (2017) / Director: Hesam Hosseini / Short fiction / 7 min
Rohab (2017) / Director: Zeinab Pasdar / Short fiction / 18 min
Madness (2016) / Dir. Raha Amirfazli / Short fiction / 12 min
Frame (2015) / Director: Alireza Ghasemi / Short fiction / 3 min
Famine (2015) / Director: Esmael KamaliRousta / Short fiction / 10 min
Limbo (2014) / Director: Saman Darvish / Short fiction / 10 min
Director, Writer, and DP:
Unmatch (2022) / Short fiction / 15 min
A Love Letter to the Central Classroom Building (2022) / Documentary / 5 min
Road Ends in Water (2021) / Short fiction / 6 min
Uninvited (2016) / Short fiction / 5 min
Director of Photography:
Reverie (2025)
Dir. MJ Golzari / Short fiction / 15 min
Still Rolling (2024)
Dir. Mohamed Essam / Short fiction / 17 min
Sophie is Dead (2024)
Dir. Talisa Lilli Lemke / Short fiction / 16 min
First Night Out (2024)
Dir. Jordan Spayd / Short fiction / 11 min
Benny's Bamboo Bootees (2024)
Dir. Sterling Hurst / Commercial / 1 min
What We Do to Nature, We Do to Ourselves (2024) Dir. Andrea Bowers / Doc / 57 min
Sad Witches (2023) /
Dir. Mahsa Talebiani / Short fiction / 15 min
Sweaty Hands (2023
Dir. Jordan Spayd / Short fiction / 10 min
100 Under 13 (2023)
Dir. Talisa Lilli Lemke / Short fiction / 9 min
Waiting for the Sun (2022)
Director: Mahsa Talebiani / Short fiction / 15 min
Teatime (2022)
Dir. Jordan Spayd / Short fiction / 15 min
Plan B (2021)
Dir. Nima Rahimpour / Short fiction / 25 min
Corona, The World and Me (2021)
Dir. Multiple Directors / Documentary / 70 min
Passing (2021)
Dir. Parisa Jabbari / Short fiction / 15 min
16:54 (2020)
Dir. Amir Khalili / Short fiction / 15 min
Solar Eclipse (2020)
Dir: Alireza Ghasemi & Raha Amirfazli / Short fiction / 15 min
Green Alley (2019)
Dir. Anahita Houshan / Short fiction / 17 min
Passage (2018)
Dir. Kimia Hendi / Short fiction / 15 min
Trucage (2018)
Dir. Nasim Tehrani / Short fiction / 9 min
Tehran's Symphony (2018)
Dir. Raha Amirfazli / Short Documentary / 3 min
Sneaky (2018)
Dir. Mehran Amiri Hosseini / Short fiction / 8 min
Madkhoon (2018)
Dir. Sana Amini / Short fiction / 10 min
Woods (2017)
Dir. Anahita Houshan / Short fiction / 20 min
Twilight (2017)
Dir. Aliakbar Ranjbar / Short fiction / 20 min
The Ice Has Been Sold Out (2017)
Dir. Javad Ansari / Short fiction / 17 min
The Memory of a Celebration (2017)
Dir. Hesam Hosseini / Short fiction / 7 min
Rohab (2017)
Dir. Zeinab Pasdar / Short fiction / 18 min
Madness (2016)
Dir. Raha Amirfazli / Short fiction / 12 min
Frame (2015)
Dir. Alireza Ghasemi / Short fiction / 3 min
Famine (2015)
Dir. Esmael KamaliRousta / Short fiction / 10 min
Limbo (2014)
Dir. Saman Darvish / Short fiction / 10 min
Education
Education
MFA in Film, Cinematography Track, Ohio University, OH, May 2024
BFA in Film, Cinematography Track, University of Art, Iran, May 2016
Master of Fine Arts in Film, Cinematography Track
Ohio University, OH, May 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Cinematography Track
University of Art, Iran, May 2016
Honors And Awards
Honors And Awards
2023 Best Cinematography, Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
2023 2nd Prize in Short Video Category, Silk Cities International Competition
2022 Best Achievement (Cinematography), 2nd Tehran University of Art's Film Week
2020 Best Cinematography, Beirut International Women Film Festival
2018 Nominee for the Best Cinematography, 15th Nahal International Short Film Festival
2023 Best Cinematography, Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
2023 2nd Prize in Short Video Category, Silk Cities International Competition
2022 Best Achievement (Cinematography), 2nd Tehran University of Art's Film Week
2020 Best Cinematography, Beirut International Women Film Festival
2018 Nominee for the Best Cinematography, 15th Nahal International Short Film Festival
University and Program Service
University and Program Service
Film Equipment Circulation Center - Assistant Manager
Ohio University, School of Film, OH, 2021 - 2023
Maintained camera/lighting inventory; implemented labeling and checkout processes; supported troubleshooting and repairs.
Video Producer and Social Media Coordinator
Iranian Student Society, Ohio University, OH, 2021 - 2024
Produced and edited media content for cultural programming and events, expanding student engagement.
Film Equipment Circulation Center Assistant Manager
Ohio University, School of Film, OH, 2021 - 2023
Maintained camera/lighting inventory; implemented labeling and checkout processes; supported troubleshooting and repairs.
Video Producer and Social Media Coordinator
Iranian Student Society, Ohio University, OH, 2021 - 2024
Produced and edited media content for cultural programming and events, expanding student engagement.
Festival and Public
Engagement Roles
Festival and Public Engagement Roles
Chair
1st Negah-e-Razavi Student Film Festival, Iran, 2015 - 2016
Director of Ceremony
Nahal International Student Short Film Festival, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
8th Monologue Festival, University of Art, Tehran, 2017
1st Globe International Silent Film Festival, 2016
Chair
1st Negah-e-Razavi Student Film Festival, Iran, 2015 - 2016
Director of Ceremony
Nahal International Student Short Film Festival, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
8th Monologue Festival, University of Art, Tehran, 2017
1st Globe International Silent Film Festival, 2016
Professional Membership
Professional Membership
Iranian Short Film Association (ISFA)
Cinematography Branch, 2023–Present
Iranian Short Film Association (ISFA)
Cinematography Branch, 2023–Present
Technical Skills
Technical Skills
Cameras
Professionally worked with Arri Alexa, RED, Sony, Blackmagic, Canon, DSLRs, GoPro, OSMO, and Drone DJI Mavic Air.
Lighting
Professionally worked with ARRI Sky Panel, KinoFlo, Dedo light, LED light, ARRI Fresnel, Redhead light, HMI, Aputure Light Storm, etc.
Sound
Professionally worked with Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder, Zoom F4 Multitrack Field, RØDE Wireless GO Wireless Microphone System, and Shotgun Microphones.
Software
Professionally worked with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Lightroom, Davinci Resolve, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Cameras
Professionally worked with Arri Alexa, RED, Sony, Blackmagic, Canon, DSLRs, GoPro, OSMO, and Drone DJI Mavic Air.
Lighting
Professionally worked with ARRI Sky Panel, KinoFlo, Dedo light, LED light, ARRI Fresnel, Redhead light, HMI, Aputure Light Storm, etc.
Sound
Professionally worked with Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder, Zoom F4 Multitrack Field, RØDE Wireless GO Wireless Microphone System, and Shotgun Microphones.
Software
Professionally worked with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Lightroom, Davinci Resolve, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Festival Participation Summary
Festival Participation Summary
Solar Eclipse/ Short fiction / 15 min / Role: Director of Photography
LA Shorts, USA, 2021 (Academy Award qualifying)
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, USA, 2021 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Show Me Shorts Film Festival, New Zealand, 2021 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Foyle Film Festival, UK, 2021 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Aspen Shortfest, USA, 2022 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Athens International Film and Video Festival, USA, 2022 (Academy Award qualifying) Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, Japan, 2022 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Coté Court Festival, France, 2021
Figari Film Fest, Italy, 2021
FIFOG-Geneva International Oriental Film Festival, Switzerland, 2021
Outdoor Short Film Festival, France, 2021
MoliseCinema Festival, Italy, 2021
Visioni Corte International Film Festival, Italy, 2021
Gangneung International Film Festival, South Korea, 2021
Shnit Worldwide Short Film Festival, Switzerland, 2021
New Renaissance Film Festival, England, 2021
Le Chouette Film Festival, France, 2021
Un Festival c'est trop court, France, 2021
Minimalen Short Film Festival, Norway, 2021
International Film Festival of Larissa, Greece, 2022
Buff International Film Festival, Sweden, 2022
Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg, Germany, 2022
Cinejeune, France, 2022
Landshute Short Film Festival, Germany, 2022
Bolton Film Festival, UK, 2022
Kraljevski Filmski International Short Film Festival, Serbia, 2022
Paphos International Film Festival, Cyprus, 2022
CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival, Hungary, 2022
Pune Short Film Festival, India, 2022
City Court Festival, France, 2022
100 Under 13/ Short fiction / 9 min / Role: Director of Photography
Social Justice Film Festival, 2025
Minnesota Film Festival, 2025
Paradise Film Festival, 2024
Revolution Me Film Festival, 2024
Canada's Yes! Let's Make a Movie Film Festival, 2024
Passage / Short fiction / 15 min / Role: Director of Photography
Melbourne International Short Film Festival, Australia, 2019 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Flickerfest International Student Short Film Festival, Australia, 2020
Nahal International Student Short Film Festival, Iran, 2019
Image of The Year Film Festival, Iran, 2019
10 Film Festival, Iran, 2019
Solar Eclipse/ Short fiction / 15 min / Role: Director of Photography
LA Shorts, USA, 2021 (Academy Award qualifying)
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, USA, 2021 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Show Me Shorts Film Festival, New Zealand, 2021 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Foyle Film Festival, UK, 2021 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Aspen Shortfest, USA, 2022 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Athens International Film and Video Festival, USA, 2022 (Academy Award qualifying) Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, Japan, 2022 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Coté Court Festival, France, 2021
Figari Film Fest, Italy, 2021
FIFOG-Geneva International Oriental Film Festival, Switzerland, 2021
Outdoor Short Film Festival, France, 2021
MoliseCinema Festival, Italy, 2021
Visioni Corte International Film Festival, Italy, 2021
Gangneung International Film Festival, South Korea, 2021
Shnit Worldwide Short Film Festival, Switzerland, 2021
New Renaissance Film Festival, England, 2021
Le Chouette Film Festival, France, 2021
Un Festival c'est trop court, France, 2021
Minimalen Short Film Festival, Norway, 2021
International Film Festival of Larissa, Greece, 2022
Buff International Film Festival, Sweden, 2022
Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg, Germany, 2022
Cinejeune, France, 2022
Landshute Short Film Festival, Germany, 2022
Bolton Film Festival, UK, 2022
Kraljevski Filmski International Short Film Festival, Serbia, 2022
Paphos International Film Festival, Cyprus, 2022
CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival, Hungary, 2022
Pune Short Film Festival, India, 2022
City Court Festival, France, 2022
100 Under 13/ Short fiction / 9 min / Role: Director of Photography
Social Justice Film Festival, 2025
Minnesota Film Festival, 2025
Paradise Film Festival, 2024
Revolution Me Film Festival, 2024
Canada's Yes! Let's Make a Movie Film Festival, 2024
Passage / Short fiction / 15 min / Role: Director of Photography
Melbourne International Short Film Festival, Australia, 2019 (Academy Award-qualifying)
Flickerfest International Student Short Film Festival, Australia, 2020
Nahal International Student Short Film Festival, Iran, 2019
Image of The Year Film Festival, Iran, 2019
10 Film Festival, Iran, 2019