Hi, I’m Reza Kahani, an animation director with over 20 years of creative exploration. I hold a Master’s in Culture & Media and am a PhD candidate in Culture & Communication. My journey began in 2002 as an Art Director at Arianeh Media Company, and in 2006 I founded Pouyanama, contributing to a wide range of animated projects across formats and audiences. Since 2020, I’ve led Disdoof Media in Doha, focusing on cross-cultural, globally oriented productions. I’ve also worked remotely as an Art Director with Samla Media in New York. My core strengths are creative copywriting and direction, and my directing approach is shaped by formal training at Bamdad International Cinema School under Asghar Farhadi, the two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker. I’ve taught animation and motion pictures at bachelor’s and master’s levels in two institutions during 2008–2012 and 2020–2023. Outside the studio, I’m driven by collaborative storytelling and ensuring every project resonates with diverse audiences. I’m excited to bring ideas from concept to screen, blending cultural insight with practical production leadership.

Reza Kahani

Hi, I’m Reza Kahani, an animation director with over 20 years of creative exploration. I hold a Master’s in Culture & Media and am a PhD candidate in Culture & Communication. My journey began in 2002 as an Art Director at Arianeh Media Company, and in 2006 I founded Pouyanama, contributing to a wide range of animated projects across formats and audiences. Since 2020, I’ve led Disdoof Media in Doha, focusing on cross-cultural, globally oriented productions. I’ve also worked remotely as an Art Director with Samla Media in New York. My core strengths are creative copywriting and direction, and my directing approach is shaped by formal training at Bamdad International Cinema School under Asghar Farhadi, the two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker. I’ve taught animation and motion pictures at bachelor’s and master’s levels in two institutions during 2008–2012 and 2020–2023. Outside the studio, I’m driven by collaborative storytelling and ensuring every project resonates with diverse audiences. I’m excited to bring ideas from concept to screen, blending cultural insight with practical production leadership.

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Hi, I’m Reza Kahani, an animation director with over 20 years of creative exploration. I hold a Master’s in Culture & Media and am a PhD candidate in Culture & Communication. My journey began in 2002 as an Art Director at Arianeh Media Company, and in 2006 I founded Pouyanama, contributing to a wide range of animated projects across formats and audiences. Since 2020, I’ve led Disdoof Media in Doha, focusing on cross-cultural, globally oriented productions. I’ve also worked remotely as an Art Director with Samla Media in New York. My core strengths are creative copywriting and direction, and my directing approach is shaped by formal training at Bamdad International Cinema School under Asghar Farhadi, the two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker. I’ve taught animation and motion pictures at bachelor’s and master’s levels in two institutions during 2008–2012 and 2020–2023.

Outside the studio, I’m driven by collaborative storytelling and ensuring every project resonates with diverse audiences. I’m excited to bring ideas from concept to screen, blending cultural insight with practical production leadership.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at Arianeh Media Company
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Started my animation journey as Art Director and contributed to various animated projects.
Creative Contributor at Pouyanama
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to a wide range of animated projects across formats and audiences.
Collaborator (Art Director) at Disdoof Media
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Collaborated on cross-cultural and globally oriented productions.
Art Director at Samla Media
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Worked remotely as Art Director with New York based studio.
Art Director at Disdoof Media
January 1, 2020 - June 23, 2023
Collaborated on cross-cultural and globally oriented productions based in Doha.
Art Director at Samla Media
January 1, 2020 - June 23, 2023
Worked remotely for this New York-based studio contributing to art direction.
Teacher at Two Academic Institutions
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Taught animation and motion pictures at bachelor’s and master’s levels between 2008–2012 and 2020–2023.
Teacher at Two Academic Institutions
January 1, 2020 - June 23, 2023
Taught animation and motion pictures at bachelor’s and master’s levels between 2020–2023.
Art Director at Arianeh Media Company
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Started animation career as Art Director.
Contribution to animated projects at Pouyanama
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2019
Contributed to a wide range of animated projects across formats and audiences.
Collaborator at Disdoof Media, Doha
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Collaborated on cross-cultural and globally oriented productions.
Art Director at Samla Media, New York
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Worked remotely as Art Director with a New York based studio.
Art Director at Arianeh Media Company
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Started animation career as Art Director contributing to various projects.
Contributor at Pouyanama
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to various animated projects spanning multiple formats and audiences.
Collaborator at Disdoof Media
January 1, 2020 - June 6, 2024
Worked on cross-cultural and globally oriented productions since 2020.
Art Director at Samla Media
January 1, 2020 - June 6, 2024
Worked remotely as Art Director for a New York based studio.
Art Director at Arianeh Media Company
January 1, 2006 - July 28, 2025
Started animation career as Art Director contributing to early projects.
Contributor / Director at Pouyanama
January 1, 2006 - Present
Contributed to a wide range of animated projects across formats and audiences.
Collaborator / Director at Disdoof Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated on cross-cultural and globally oriented productions in Doha.
Art Director at Samla Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked remotely as an Art Director at a New York based studio.
Art Director at Arianeh Media Company
January 1, 2002 - Present
Started my journey in animation as Art Director, contributing to animation projects across formats.
Art Director at Pouyanama
January 1, 2006 - Present
Contributed to a wide range of animated projects across formats and audiences.
Animation Director & Producer at Disdoof Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated on cross-cultural and globally oriented productions.
Art Director at Arianeh Media Company
January 1, 2006 - September 28, 2025
Art Director responsible for conceptualizing and overseeing visual style and artistic direction across campaigns and projects.
Founder/CEO at Pouyanama
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Founded and led a range of animated projects across formats and audiences, contributing to creative development and production.
Founder/CEO at Disdoof Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and led cross-cultural, globally oriented productions from Doha.
University Lecturer (Animation & Motion Pictures)
January 1, 2012 - September 28, 2025
Taught animation and motion pictures at bachelor’s and master’s levels; periods include 2008–2012.
University Lecturer (Animation & Motion Pictures)
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Taught animation and motion pictures at bachelor’s and master’s levels; periods include 2020–2023.

Education

Master's at Unknown (in Culture & Media)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
PhD at Unknown (in Culture & Communication)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Master’s at Unknown (Master’s in Culture & Media)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
PhD at Unknown (PhD in Culture & Communication)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Master’s at Culture & Media
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
PhD at Culture & Communication
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025

Qualifications

Master's
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
PhD
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Master’s in Culture & Media
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
PhD candidate in Culture & Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other