I am a video director and filmmaker with 10+ years of professional experience across short films, music videos, documentaries, and commercial content. I handle every stage of production—from scriptwriting and pre-production to final editing and release. I’ve led creative teams and managed post-production workflows for YouTube originals and corporate/media projects, with award-winning results in editing and sound design and international festival selections for my work.

Shayan Poursadeghi

I am a video director and filmmaker with 10+ years of professional experience across short films, music videos, documentaries, and commercial content. I handle every stage of production—from scriptwriting and pre-production to final editing and release. I’ve led creative teams and managed post-production workflows for YouTube originals and corporate/media projects, with award-winning results in editing and sound design and international festival selections for my work.

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I am a video director and filmmaker with 10+ years of professional experience across short films, music videos, documentaries, and commercial content. I handle every stage of production—from scriptwriting and pre-production to final editing and release.

I’ve led creative teams and managed post-production workflows for YouTube originals and corporate/media projects, with award-winning results in editing and sound design and international festival selections for my work.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Persian
Fluent
Kurdish
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Media at DSH Holding
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Directed promotional videos and TV commercials for company brands. Led end-to-end creative and media management to position the venue as Iraq’s most luxurious concert destination. Directed and edited concert events for international artists and coordinated full event media coverage including photography, videography, and interviews.
Lead Director & Post Production Supervisor at Magicbox Production
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Lead Director & Post-Production Supervisor for the Showbox YouTube channel. Helped grow the channel to 500,000+ subscribers in less than one year and generated 180+ million views. Directed, edited, and supervised multiple content formats including comedy sketches and acting/quiz-style segments, as well as music videos, short films, and commercial promotional videos.
Lead Director & Post Production Supervisor at Magicbox Production (Showbox YouTube channel)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Served as Lead Director and Post-Production Supervisor for the Showbox YouTube channel, expanding it to an entertainment-focused original platform. Directed, edited, and supervised multiple content formats (comedy sketches, acting challenges, raw interviews, short films, music videos, and promotional commercials). Contributed to reaching 500,000+ subscribers in under a year and 180+ million views.
Video Marketing Director & Editor at ClickIraq
July 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Specialized in commercial and short-form video content, supporting marketing campaigns through directing and editing.
Co-Founder & Director at Picstorm
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Co-founded and directed production of music videos, commercial content, short films, documentaries, and experimental art-house projects.
Co-Founder & Director at Cinepix
February 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Led creative direction and production of music videos, commercials, and experimental short films.
Freelance Filmmaker / Director / Editor at Shayan PS
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed and produced 20+ music videos and 15+ music teasers for various artists. Also directed advertisements and promotional content for brands including Realme Iraq, Oppo, Chevrolet, and others. Created award-winning narrative short films and experimental shorts; won Best Editing and Best Sound Design for “ZAMIR” (IYCS Short Film Festival). Achieved festival recognition including semi-finalist for “TRAUMA” (Midnight Film Fest, New York) and official selections for “REM” (Lift Off London Film Festival; Cinéaste International Film Festival of India) and “TRASKI” (60-Second International Film Festival). Edited the feature film “Edge of the Swamp” (screened in Iran, 2018).
Freelance Filmmaker at Shayan PS
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed and produced 20+ music videos and 15+ music teasers for multiple artists. Also directed advertisements and promotional content for brands including Realme Iraq, Oppo, and Chevrolet. Created narrative and experimental short films with festival recognition (e.g., Best Editing and Best Sound Design for ZAMIR; official selections including REM and TRASKI). Edited the feature film Edge of the Swamp (screened in Iran) and handled scriptwriting, editing, and post-production including color grading.

Education

Filmmaking Diploma in Directing, Editing, DOP at Iranian Youth Cinema Society
December 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering at Azad University
January 1, 2014 - July 10, 2026
Film Directing & Visual Storytelling in Directing (Diploma in Directing, Editing, DOP) at Iranian Youth Cinema Society
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering at Azad University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Filmmaking Diploma in Directing, Editing, DOP (Iranian Youth Cinema Society)
December 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (Azad University)
January 1, 2014 - July 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services