I am Mahyar Zaheri, a Persian director with a passion for storytelling and a solid grounding in directing from Tehran University, complemented by a diploma in animation from the Broadcasting Academy. I bring a hands-on, technically fluent approach to filmmaking, blending narrative craft with sound and visuals. Over 14 years in filmmaking and advertising, I have worked as a music composer, editor, and visual effects artist, collaborating with global brands to create cinematic videos that resonate emotionally. I love pushing creative boundaries and exploring new opportunities to tell unforgettable stories through moving images.

Mahyar Zaheri

I am Mahyar Zaheri, a Persian director with a passion for storytelling and a solid grounding in directing from Tehran University, complemented by a diploma in animation from the Broadcasting Academy. I bring a hands-on, technically fluent approach to filmmaking, blending narrative craft with sound and visuals. Over 14 years in filmmaking and advertising, I have worked as a music composer, editor, and visual effects artist, collaborating with global brands to create cinematic videos that resonate emotionally. I love pushing creative boundaries and exploring new opportunities to tell unforgettable stories through moving images.

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I am Mahyar Zaheri, a Persian director with a passion for storytelling and a solid grounding in directing from Tehran University, complemented by a diploma in animation from the Broadcasting Academy. I bring a hands-on, technically fluent approach to filmmaking, blending narrative craft with sound and visuals.

Over 14 years in filmmaking and advertising, I have worked as a music composer, editor, and visual effects artist, collaborating with global brands to create cinematic videos that resonate emotionally. I love pushing creative boundaries and exploring new opportunities to tell unforgettable stories through moving images.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer, Art Director at Soroush Pardaz
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Led graphic design and art direction for campaigns, developed visual identities, and contributed to brand storytelling across multiple channels.
Senior Graphic Designer, Video Maker at Oxin
July 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Created graphic design and video content to support marketing initiatives, enhancing brand storytelling through visual media.
Manager of the Media Department at Oxin
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Oversaw the media department, managed production schedules, led a team of designers and videographers, and coordinated cross-channel campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer, Video Maker at MLI Language Institute
January 1, 2021 - Present
Produced graphic design and video content for marketing, creating engaging visuals for online campaigns and training materials.
Senior Video Maker at GoldenHills
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created cinematic videos and promotional content, collaborating with marketing teams to align outputs with brand identity.
CEO, Senior Video Maker at CD Media Agency Dubai
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led video production operations, overseeing concept development, production, editing, and post-production for clients in Dubai.
CEO & Founder at TalentapA Creative
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded TalentapA, a creative production company delivering cinematic videos, commercial content, animation, VFX, and post-production services for brands.
Senior Video Maker at Golden Hills
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Produced cinematic promotional videos for brand campaigns across UAE markets.
CEO, Senior Video Maker at CD Media Agency
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leads the agency’s creative direction, client relations, and end-to-end post-production services.
CEO & Founder at Talentap Creative
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded a creative production company specializing in cinematic videos, animation, VFX, and post-production for brands.

Education

Diploma in Animation at Broadcasting Academy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Cinema Directing at Tehran University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of cinema directing at Tehran Azad University of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma in animation at Broadcasting Academy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Sound Engineering Degree
May 1, 2017 - June 18, 2026
Sound Engineering Degree
May 1, 2017 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet