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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.
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent
Work Experience
Film Director at Paksh Iran
May 27, 2020 - June 14, 2022Independent Film Producer at Ziggurat Film Production
July 1, 2005 - June 16, 2025Founder and Chairman
screenwriting Supervisor at FCF
June 14, 2020 - June 14, 2025After returning to Iran, I am giving scriptwriting consultation to film projects.
University teacher at Tehran University of Arts
September 14, 2022 - June 14, 2025Freelance Photographer at Freelancer
June 14, 2002 - June 14, 2025Since I consider photography as the alphabet of cinema grammar, I have been photographing continuously for nearly twenty years, from Tehran in the Middle East to Lisbon, the westernmost capital of Europe.
Movie maker at Freelancer
February 14, 2002 - June 14, 2025I have made 15 films (Feature, mid-length and short, Fiction and documentary)
Screenwriter at Freelancer
March 14, 2000 - June 14, 2025I have started to write screenplay since 2000 and I have written many feature scripts
Jury member at Iranian Youth Filmmaking Olympiad
April 14, 2021 - June 14, 2025I have also participated in several film and screenplay festivals as a judge and been a mentor at the Iranian Youth Filmmaking Olympiad.
Director, Screenwriter, Producer at Abin Ziggurat Film Production
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2020Directed, produced, and wrote multiple award-winning documentaries and fiction films including "The Man," "Let's Talk About It," and "Legrand." Handled executive production duties and led film projects that received international recognition such as Gold and Silver Remi Awards, and selections in major film festivals. Managed film shooting in international locations such as Belgium and Hungary. Also involved in editing, sound mixing, cinematography, and teaching film-related subjects.
Teacher of Film and Sound Editing, Screenwriting, Directing, and Photography at Various educational institutions including Iranian Young Cinema Society, Iranian Cinema Institute, Tehran Institute of Technology
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2020Provided instruction and workshops on film editing, screenwriting, directing, photographing, light metering, cinematographing, and digital photography from 2006 to 2020. Awarded the "Cinema Teacher Certificate" from the Iranian Ministry of Culture and mentored students in these disciplines.
Art Consultant and Editing Studio Manager at Fajr Cinema International and Modern Training Innovation company
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2013Served as an art consultant and manager of editing studio, supervising film editing processes and advising on creative approaches from 2003 to 2013.
Director and Editor at IRIB5
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Directed and edited the TV program "Tehran 20" between 2006 and 2007.
Education
M.A at Luca school of Arts (Belgium), University of theatre and film Arts Budapest (Hungary) and the university of technology and humanity of Lusofona (Portugal)
September 1, 2017 - June 14, 2019I 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 at Arts and Architecture Faculty
September 14, 2012 - September 14, 2014Also I have a second M.A in dramatic literature.
MA at Luca School of Arts, Belgium; University of Theatre and Film Arts Budapest, Hungary; Lusofona University, Portugal
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018MA at Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Qualifications
Gold Remi Awars
June 6, 2010 - June 14, 2010- One Gold Remi Award from Houston International film festival (2009 and 2010)
Silver Remi Award
June 14, 2009 - June 14, 2009Silver Remi Awards from Houston International film festival 2010
Silver Remi Award
June 14, 2009 - June 14, 2009Silver Remi Awards from Houston International film festival 2010
Gold statute
May 14, 2020 - May 14, 2020Tehran Sport FICTS Film Festival
- Best film in Swiss Culture
March 13, 2022 - March 14, 2022Swiss International Film Festival
Membership - Association of Iranian Documentary Producers
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Membership - Iranian Documentary Filmmakers Association
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Membership - Iranian Alliance of Motion Picture Guilds (Khaneh Cinema)
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2025Filmmaking Course
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Photography Course
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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