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Ardeshir Shirkhani

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Hello! I’m Ardeshir, a Media and Culture graduate with a strong passion for film and visual storytelling.

About

Hello! I’m Ardeshir, a Media and Culture graduate with a strong passion for film and visual storytelling. I have a keen eye for aesthetics and cinematic language, along with a deep understanding of what makes a video engaging, original, and memorable.

I’m especially interested in working on a diverse range of projects, as I’m always looking to challenge myself and continue growing across different styles and forms of videography. Whether it’s capturing atmosphere, telling a story, or creating something visually striking, I bring creativity, dedication, and attention to detail to every project I take on.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • PersianFluent
  • DutchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 7 roles

Board Member · Film Vereniging GroningenJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Guiding the strategic direction and long-term vision of the association; advising on programming, audience engagement, and accessibility initiatives to enhance participation and inclusivity; supporting collaborative projects and partnerships with cultural institutions, artists, and community organizations.

Assistant Curator · Framed International Animation Film Festival GroningenNov 2025 – Dec 2025 · 2 mos

Contributed to editorial curation by selecting films for consideration; evaluated 300 short film submissions to identify the top 15 for curatorial debate; enhanced critical analysis and artistic judgment through the selection process.

Event Internationalization and Programmer · Groninger Filmdagen GroningenMay 2025 – Nov 2025 · 7 mos

Supported the internationalization of Groningen Filmdagen; researched and developed bilingual (Dutch–English) communication for social media, interviews, and the festival website to improve accessibility for international audiences; contributed to film programming and curation, connecting Dutch filmmakers with diaspora and international creators; curated selections highlighting hybridity, cultural exchange, and diverse perspectives; collaborated with the team to expand community engagement through inclusive media strategies; moderated Q&A sessions with filmmakers and producers.

Assistant Curator · Framed International Animation Film Festival GroningenJan 2025 – Mar 2025 · 3 mos
Short Film Director · Once Upon a Time a Mother Sang a LullabyJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Video Editor · Koker in FragmentsJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Short Film Director · That Obscure Object of LongingJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Education

Master of Arts · University of Groningen2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts · University of Groningen2030 – 2024

Certifications and awards

Filmmaking Certificate2023

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