I'm a documentary filmmaker, video editor, YouTuber and content creator with a passion for storytelling. I love true stories that inspire and provoke reflection.…

Saeed Mayahy

I'm a documentary filmmaker, video editor, YouTuber and content creator with a passion for storytelling. I love true stories that inspire and provoke reflection.…

Available to hire

I’m a documentary filmmaker, video editor, YouTuber and content creator with a passion for storytelling.

I love true stories that inspire and provoke reflection.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Advanced
Turkish
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director, Producer, Cinematographer and Editor at CarMa Production
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Transformation (2024): Copenhagen Pride (Denmark), The California Capital International Documentary Film Festival (USA), Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (USA), Girona Film Festival (Spain) and 22 more festivals.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer and Editor at CarMa Production
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Game Over (2023): directed, produced, cinematography and editing; recognized at Chicago International Children's Film Festival (Academy Award Qualifying USA – Youth Jury Award for Best Short Documentary), Ethnocineca Vienna, DC Independent Film Festival, Stuttgart Film Festival and 95+ festivals.
Documentary Filmmaker at CarMa Production
October 1, 2021 - Present
Production of two short films and one feature-length documentary with around 120 festival screenings; two additional feature-length documentaries in post-production planned for 2026.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer and Editor at CarMa Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Finish Line (2019): directed, produced, shot and edited; showcased at Canberra Short Film Festival (Australia), Linz International Short Film Festival (Austria), San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (USA) and 40+ festivals worldwide.
Content Creator / YouTuber at Rastya Dorughchanel (YouTube channel)
September 1, 2010 - Present
YouTube content creator producing over 400 videos since 2010; gained around 40,000 subscribers and over 8 million views.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film Directing at Azad University of Bushehr
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2014

Qualifications

Creative Suite proficiency (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve)
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level