Creative and technically versatile professional with a proven track record in film directing, content creation, and innovative design. Known for a distinctive visual style and hands-on mastery in camera operation, fabric sculpting, and film editing, I bring stories to life with precision and imagination.\n\nMy work blends artistic intuition with cutting-edge technology, including advanced AI tools that streamline production and unlock new creative possibilities. As an award-winning director with multiple Oscar shortlists and over 100 international festival awards, I specialize in crafting visually powerful and emotionally resonant content. Passionate about the fusion of technology and artistry, I strive to create bold, boundary-pushing work that leaves a lasting impact.

Farzaneh Omidvarnia

Creative and technically versatile professional with a proven track record in film directing, content creation, and innovative design. Known for a distinctive visual style and hands-on mastery in camera operation, fabric sculpting, and film editing, I bring stories to life with precision and imagination.\n\nMy work blends artistic intuition with cutting-edge technology, including advanced AI tools that streamline production and unlock new creative possibilities. As an award-winning director with multiple Oscar shortlists and over 100 international festival awards, I specialize in crafting visually powerful and emotionally resonant content. Passionate about the fusion of technology and artistry, I strive to create bold, boundary-pushing work that leaves a lasting impact.

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Creative and technically versatile professional with a proven track record in film directing, content creation, and innovative design. Known for a distinctive visual style and hands-on mastery in camera operation, fabric sculpting, and film editing, I bring stories to life with precision and imagination.\n\nMy work blends artistic intuition with cutting-edge technology, including advanced AI tools that streamline production and unlock new creative possibilities. As an award-winning director with multiple Oscar shortlists and over 100 international festival awards, I specialize in crafting visually powerful and emotionally resonant content. Passionate about the fusion of technology and artistry, I strive to create bold, boundary-pushing work that leaves a lasting impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
Danish
Advanced

Work Experience

AI content creator at Felted Granny
January 1, 2022 - Present
Manager and producer of content for Felted Granny across multiple media channels with over 100k followers; developed content strategies and produced posts, including public-facing examples such as the Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/fomidvarnia/.
Film Director and Producer at Felted Granny, Lyngby
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Directed and produced four animated short films; managed budgeting and personnel; films shortlisted for Oscar 2021 and 2022 Best Short Animation; awarded at 100+ film festivals; involved in script writing and film editing; Honorary Guest Professor, Jilin Animation Institute.
Costume Designer at Det Kongelige Teater
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Costume designer for the Opera: Den Rejsende.
Product Designer at Fibona acoustics
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Speaker design; CAD with PTC Creo; innovation for new mechanical and acoustical solutions.
Designer at NUS, Singapore
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Development of the methodology for design for manufacturing and assembly of micro components.
Researcher at DTU MEK, Lyngby
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Design for assembly, design for life cycle, and biomimetics in designing applied to hearing aids; prototypes fabricated and final products manufactured.
R&D Assistant at Sonion
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Life Cycle Assessment for manufacturing of medical devices.
Research Assistant at DTU MEK, Lyngby
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Injection molding, metrology of plastic micro components.
Industrial Designer at Tehran Technical Institute
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Development of various end-user products including children creative suites.

Education

3D Character Animation at VIA University College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
PhD. In Design at Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
M.Sc. Design and Innovation at Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Art BA: Industrial Design at University of Tehran (UT)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet