Ali Shahmohammadi

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I am Ali Shahmohammadi, a passionate film director and producer with a background in dramatic literature and documentary filmmaking.

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I am Ali Shahmohammadi, a passionate film director and producer with a background in dramatic literature and documentary filmmaking. I have studied in Belgium, Hungary, and Portugal, supported by the EU, and have been fortunate to receive multiple international awards for my films. I specialize in documentaries and have been active in the industry for over two decades.

Throughout my career, I have directed, produced, and written scripts for various films and have been involved in teaching and mentoring upcoming filmmakers in Iran. I enjoy exploring dramatic situations and characters through my projects and am always looking for meaningful stories to tell.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined June 2025

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • PersianFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 12 roles

University teacher · Tehran University of ArtsSep 2022 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Jury member · Iranian Youth Filmmaking OlympiadApr 2021 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

I have also participated in several film and screenplay festivals as a judge and been a mentor at the Iranian Youth Filmmaking Olympiad.

screenwriting Supervisor · FCFJun 2020 – Jun 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

After returning to Iran, I am giving scriptwriting consultation to film projects.

Film Director · Paksh IranMay 2020 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Director and Editor · IRIB5Jan 2006 – Dec 2007 · 2 yrs
Teacher of Film and Sound Editing, Screenwriting, Directing, and Photography · Various educational institutions including Iranian Young Cinema Society, Iranian Cinema Institute, Tehran Institute of TechnologyJan 2006 – Dec 2020 · 15 yrs
Independent Film Producer · Ziggurat Film ProductionJul 2005 – Jun 2025 · 20 yrs
Art Consultant and Editing Studio Manager · Fajr Cinema International and Modern Training Innovation companyJan 2003 – Dec 2013 · 11 yrs

Education

M.A · Luca school of Arts (Belgium), University of theatre and film Arts Budapest (Hungary) and the university of technology and humanity of Lusofona (Portugal)2017 – 2019

I have M.A from DOCNOMADS in film directing from three European prestigious universities: Luca school of Arts (Belgium), University of theatre and film Arts Budapest (Hungary) and the university of technology and humanity of Lusofona (Portugal) supported by EU.

M.A · Arts and Architecture Faculty2012 – 2014

Also I have a second M.A in dramatic literature.

MA · Luca School of Arts, Belgium; University of Theatre and Film Arts Budapest, Hungary; Lusofona University, Portugal2016 – 2018
MA · Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran2013 – 2015

Certifications and awards· 10

Gold Remi Awars2010

- One Gold Remi Award from Houston International film festival (2009 and 2010)

Silver Remi Award2009

Silver Remi Awards from Houston International film festival 2010

Silver Remi Award2009

Silver Remi Awards from Houston International film festival 2010

Gold statute2020

Tehran Sport FICTS Film Festival

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