I'm Elahe Esmaili, a Persian-born writer and director based in London. My work blends Iranian storytelling with contemporary UK production, focusing on intimate, character-driven narratives that explore identity and belonging. I'm also a freelance photographer and filmmaker, always seeking collaborative projects across festivals, education institutions, and production companies, with a friendly, exploratory approach to storytelling.

Elahe Esmaili

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I'm Elahe Esmaili, a Persian-born writer and director based in London. My work blends Iranian storytelling with contemporary UK production, focusing on intimate, character-driven narratives that explore identity and belonging. I'm also a freelance photographer and filmmaker, always seeking collaborative projects across festivals, education institutions, and production companies, with a friendly, exploratory approach to storytelling.

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I’m Elahe Esmaili, a Persian-born writer and director based in London. My work blends Iranian storytelling with contemporary UK production, focusing on intimate, character-driven narratives that explore identity and belonging.

I’m also a freelance photographer and filmmaker, always seeking collaborative projects across festivals, education institutions, and production companies, with a friendly, exploratory approach to storytelling.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Writer, Director, Co-producer at Amove
January 1, 2024 - Present
Iran-UK production; selections for Telluride Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand International, IDFA, Vision du Reel 2024.
Writer, Director at Sheffield Doc/Fest
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Short fiction project; official selections and recognition at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2023.
Contractor at SOAS University of London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Education and promotional films for SOAS, contracted.
Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Freelance photographer based in London (Iranian-born).

Education

MA in Directing at National Film & TV School (NFTS)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other