I’m Mahdi Zamani, a music composer and sound designer based in Tehran, with 9+ years of international experience across more than 50 projects. I specialize in electronic and electroacoustic music with folk elements, creating immersive soundscapes and original scores for short films, feature films, theatre productions, and video games. My work has been featured and recognized through multiple Iranian and international film festivals, and I’ve contributed as an assistant composer, composer, and sound designer on award-winning projects. I also enjoy building interactive audio experiences and handling music production workflows end-to-end—composition, sound design, mixing, and mastering—while collaborating closely with directors and creative teams.…

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I’m Mahdi Zamani, a music composer and sound designer based in Tehran, with 9+ years of international experience across more than 50 projects. I specialize in electronic and electroacoustic music with folk elements, creating immersive soundscapes and original scores for short films, feature films, theatre productions, and video games. My work has been featured and recognized through multiple Iranian and international film festivals, and I’ve contributed as an assistant composer, composer, and sound designer on award-winning projects. I also enjoy building interactive audio experiences and handling music production workflows end-to-end—composition, sound design, mixing, and mastering—while collaborating closely with directors and creative teams.…

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I’m Mahdi Zamani, a music composer and sound designer based in Tehran, with 9+ years of international experience across more than 50 projects. I specialize in electronic and electroacoustic music with folk elements, creating immersive soundscapes and original scores for short films, feature films, theatre productions, and video games.

My work has been featured and recognized through multiple Iranian and international film festivals, and I’ve contributed as an assistant composer, composer, and sound designer on award-winning projects. I also enjoy building interactive audio experiences and handling music production workflows end-to-end—composition, sound design, mixing, and mastering—while collaborating closely with directors and creative teams.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Theatre Music / Composer & Sound Designer at Gepetto Theatre
January 1, 2027 - Present
Theatre composer and sound designer for the Gepetto Theatre Award-winning film (youth and children theatre festival).
Main Composer of Original Soundtracks at 2nd Abbas Kiarostami International Short Film Festival
December 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Main composer responsible for creating original soundtracks featured in the festival’s short films, delivering impactful audio experiences.
Composer & Sound Designer (Feature film) at Entertainment Park
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Feature film composer and sound designer for a film directed by Mahyar Hamidian, handling original music and sound design for the project.
Assistant composer at Artec company
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assistant composer for the CyberPunk Romance film, supporting the main composer with original cues and audio production tasks for the project.
Assistant Composer at Arte Company - CyberPunk Romance Film
December 31, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Contributed as assistant composer for the film CyberPunk Romance, supporting the creation and integration of the musical score in this 2023 cinematic production.
Sound Designer / Music Production at SoundCloud Music Production
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Music production and audio workflows including arrangements, sound design, interactive audio design, technical sound design, implementation, and production support for music releases.
Composer & Sound Designer (Short film)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Composed original score and sound design for multiple international short film projects, including films directed by Hakan Ünal & Hamed Soleimanzadeh, Hamed Jalali Farahani, and Narges Dehghan.
Main Composer of Original Soundtracks at 19th Nahal International Student Short Film Festival
December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Led composition and sound design for original soundtracks featured in the festival's student short films, enhancing the emotional and narrative layers of the projects.
2nd Place - Best Music Score and Sound Design at 27th Iran's International Youth and Children Theater Festival
December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Secured 2nd place for best music score and sound design, showcasing talent in composing and audio production for youth and children's theater.
Composer (Short film) at Mahdizamani / festival projects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Main composer of original soundtracks for Iranian student film festivals, including the 19th Nahal International Student Short Film Festival and related productions.
Winner - Best Music Score and Sound Design at 23rd Iran's International Student Theater Festival
December 31, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Awarded Best Music Score and Sound Design for outstanding work in theater productions during the 23rd edition of this prestigious student festival.
Game Composer at NoaGames
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Original score for Menchico android game by NoaGames studio.
Composer (Games) at Various studios (e.g., NoaGames studio, SkyRider studio, Karting Games studio, Zigorart Games studio)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Composed music for video games across multiple studios, contributing original tracks and game audio content.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering at Tehran's Art and Architecture University
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Bachelor of Sound Engineering at Tehran
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Computers & Electronics
    Koker International Film Festival

    Koker International Film Festival [Main Theme]
    Composer : Mahdi Zamani
    Cello : Mahta Alimian
    Kamanche : Aylin Zehtabi

    Baby Giant

    Baby Giant short film
    Director : Zohre Naeimi
    Composer : Mahdi Zamani
    Cello : Mahta Alimian
    Vocals : Saba Nazari

    Tehran Hunts

    Tehran Hunts short film
    Director : Amirreza Hesamzadeh
    Composer : Mahdi Zamani
    Vocals: Saba Nazari

    The Shell

    The Shell short film
    Director : Hakan Unal, Hamed Soleimanzadeh
    Composer & Sound Designer : Mahdi Zamani
    Cello : Mahta Alimian
    Kamanche : Ava Ghavidel

    Situation

    Situation short film
    Director : Davood Vandadeh
    Composer : Mahdi Zamani
    Cello : Mahta Alimian

    a Little Home

    a Little Home short film
    Director : Hamed JalaliFarahani
    Composer : Mahdi Zamani
    Cello : Mahta Alimian

    Woodpecker

    Woodpecker short film
    Director : Narges Dehghan
    Composer and Sound Designer : Mahdi Zamani
    Cello : Mahta Alimian

    a Little Home

    a Little Home short film
    Director : Hamed JalaliFarahani
    Composer : Mahdi Zamani
    Cello : Mahta Alimian