I am Mahdi Hosseingholi, a 24-year-old filmmaker based in Basel, recognized for my award-winning work across five short films celebrated at prestigious film festivals, including the Independent Short Awards and Arc Film Festival for Best Short Film and Visual Storytelling. Since moving to Switzerland, I've expanded my portfolio with new photo and video projects and obtained my work permit. With over three years of experience collaborating with distinguished clients, I'm also an official BMD DaVinci Resolve trainer, specializing in Editing, Color Grading, VFX, and Audio Post. Currently, I am deepening my visual storytelling expertise through studies in Digital Communication Environments at FHNW.

Mahdi Hosseingholi

I am Mahdi Hosseingholi, a 24-year-old filmmaker based in Basel, recognized for my award-winning work across five short films celebrated at prestigious film festivals, including the Independent Short Awards and Arc Film Festival for Best Short Film and Visual Storytelling. Since moving to Switzerland, I've expanded my portfolio with new photo and video projects and obtained my work permit. With over three years of experience collaborating with distinguished clients, I'm also an official BMD DaVinci Resolve trainer, specializing in Editing, Color Grading, VFX, and Audio Post. Currently, I am deepening my visual storytelling expertise through studies in Digital Communication Environments at FHNW.

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I am Mahdi Hosseingholi, a 24-year-old filmmaker based in Basel, recognized for my award-winning work across five short films celebrated at prestigious film festivals, including the Independent Short Awards and Arc Film Festival for Best Short Film and Visual Storytelling. Since moving to Switzerland, I’ve expanded my portfolio with new photo and video projects and obtained my work permit. With over three years of experience collaborating with distinguished clients, I’m also an official BMD DaVinci Resolve trainer, specializing in Editing, Color Grading, VFX, and Audio Post. Currently, I am deepening my visual storytelling expertise through studies in Digital Communication Environments at FHNW.

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Language

English
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Co-Autor, Co-Regisseur, Co-Produzent at Various Film Projects, Tehran and Basel
December 31, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Worked as a co-author, co-director, and co-producer on multiple films from 2018 to 2025 in Tehran and Basel including Close Enough, Doggy Gloaming, ANother Night, Night Hag, and others. Responsible for contributing to screenplay writing, directing, and production management. Involved in creative and technical processes throughout the production lifecycle.
Kameramann at En'ekaas, Tehran
December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Served as the cameraman for the film En'ekaas (2023), capturing visual content and working closely with the directing team to achieve desired visual effects.
Direktor von Fotografie at Der Weg zum Herzen führt durch den Magen, Basel
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Directed photography for this 2024 film production, responsible for the artistic and technical aspects of the visual storytelling.
Fotografie und Videografie at SANA center, FoodGarden, Peris Clinic, Dr. Ghorbani Clinic and others
December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Provided photography and videography services for various clients in Tehran from 2021 to 2023, including health centers, bakeries, florists, and companies. Duties included shooting, editing, and managing video content.
Video-Editor at Aube filmfestival, Basel
December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Edited video content for the Aube film festival in 2023, managing post-production workflows and ensuring high-quality visual output.
TeamLeader (Filmemacher) at FilmEvent, Basel
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading film making team for FilmEvent starting in 2024, coordinating film projects, managing teams, and overseeing production and post-production stages.
Co-Autor, Co-Regisseur, Co-Produzent at Close Enough
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Co-author, co-director, and co-producer for the film project Close Enough in Tehran, Iran, involving collaboration on screenplay writing, directing, and producing.
Co-Autor, Co-Regisseur, Co-Produzent at Doggy Gloaming
December 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Co-author, co-director, and co-producer for the film Doggy Gloaming based in Tehran, Iran.
Co-Autor, Co-Regisseur, Co-Produzent at ANother Night
December 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Co-author, co-director, and co-producer for the film ANother Night in Tehran, Iran.
Kameramann at En'ekaas
December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Responsible for cinematography as cameraman for the film En'ekaas in Tehran, Iran.
Direktor von Fotografie at Der Weg zum Herzen führt durch den Magen
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Director of Photography for the film project in Basel, Switzerland.
Co-Autor, Co-Regisseur, Co-Produzent at Various Films (Close Enough, Doggy Gloaming, ANother Night, Night Hag, Day Dream, Aktion!, Haha Haha Ha!, Vestige, Stains of Fear)
December 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Co-author, co-director, and co-producer for several film projects in Tehran, Iran, and Basel, Switzerland. Responsibilities included screenplay writing, directing, and film production, working collaboratively to create short films and feature content.
Kameramann at En'ekaas (Teheran, Iran)
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Cameraman for the film project En'ekaas, responsible for operating the camera and capturing visual footage.
Direktor von Fotografie at Der Weg zum Herzen führt durch den Magen (Basel, Schweiz)
December 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Director of Photography, handling the visual aspects and overseeing the photographic quality of the film.
Fotografie und Videografie at SANA center, FoodGarden, Peris Clinic, Dr. Ghorbani Clinic, Roostar bakery, Jobzee, Avaam Group, Biin studio, Kassab resturant, Bahaar florist, KIWI homes, FHNW IDCE
January 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for photography and videography for multiple organizations in Tehran and Basel, producing visual content for commercial and promotional use.
Video-Editor at Aube filmfestival (Basel, Switzerland)
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Handled video editing tasks for the Aube film festival.
TeamLeader (Filmemacher) at FilmEvent (Basel, Switzerland)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Team leader for filmmaking events, coordinating creative and production teams.

Education

Bachelor Finance & Accounting at Khrawazmi, Teheran
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor at Khrawazmi, Teheran
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor at Khrawazmi, Teheran
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

Kurs Film directing - Majid Barzegar
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Creative directing - Majid Barzegar
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Script writing - Sam Gharibian
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Script writing - Saeed Rahmani
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Film Edit - Meysam Molaei
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Cinematography - Koohyar Kalari
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Official Black Magic Design Trainer
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Einsteiger in DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Editing mit DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Visual Effects mit DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Color Grading mit Davinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Audio Fairlight mit Davinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Einsteiger in DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Zertifizierter Trainer für Editing mit DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Zertifizierter Trainer für Visual Effects mit DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Zertifizierter Trainer für Color Grading mit Davinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Zertifizierter Trainer für Audio Fairlight mit Davinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Offizieller Black Magic Design Trainer
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Einsteiger in DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Editing mit DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Visual Effects mit DaVinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Color Grading mit Davinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Zertifizierter Trainer für Audio Fairlight mit Davinci Resolve 19
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization