I am an independent scholar and filmmaker working at the intersection of film philosophy, aesthetics, and practice-based research. My work treats cinema as a mode of philosophical thinking with attention to representation, perception, time, and self-writing, and I combine teaching with interdisciplinary research that links theory to creative practice. I have extensive experience in higher education teaching and lead ShahinFilms, where I pursue practice-based research that integrates theory, directing methodologies, and audiovisual experimentation. I also run ShahinFilms Drama Workshops, focusing on alternative dramaturgy, improvisation, and cinematic narratology.

Hossein (Shahin) K. Taher

I am an independent scholar and filmmaker working at the intersection of film philosophy, aesthetics, and practice-based research. My work treats cinema as a mode of philosophical thinking with attention to representation, perception, time, and self-writing, and I combine teaching with interdisciplinary research that links theory to creative practice. I have extensive experience in higher education teaching and lead ShahinFilms, where I pursue practice-based research that integrates theory, directing methodologies, and audiovisual experimentation. I also run ShahinFilms Drama Workshops, focusing on alternative dramaturgy, improvisation, and cinematic narratology.

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I am an independent scholar and filmmaker working at the intersection of film philosophy, aesthetics, and practice-based research. My work treats cinema as a mode of philosophical thinking with attention to representation, perception, time, and self-writing, and I combine teaching with interdisciplinary research that links theory to creative practice.

I have extensive experience in higher education teaching and lead ShahinFilms, where I pursue practice-based research that integrates theory, directing methodologies, and audiovisual experimentation. I also run ShahinFilms Drama Workshops, focusing on alternative dramaturgy, improvisation, and cinematic narratology.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Director at ShahinFilms
January 1, 2004 - Present
Independent research-led film practice integrating theory, directing methodologies, and audiovisual experimentation.
Founder & Director at ShahinFilms Drama Workshops
January 1, 2007 - Present
Practice-based research platform focused on alternative dramaturgy, improvisation, and cinematic narratology.

Education

PhD in Film & Philosophy at University of Fine Arts Hamburg (HFBK Hamburg), Germany
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
MFA, Film Production (Practice-Based Research) at York University, Toronto, Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma, Digital Post-Production at Sheridan College, Oakville, Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Qualifications

Fuji Film Canada – Academic Excellence Award
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services