INTERNATIONAL ARTS / FILM FESTIVALS
ALI FARAHANI
An Oscar and Multi-Award Winning Director of Photography (DOP) "Ali Farahani"
The Director of Photography Visualizes the Picture Purely from a Photography Point of View as Determined by Lighting, location and the mood of the individual Sequences and Scenes from the Script. There's always the intention to Create Visually Stunning images and Scenes to stay True to the Story line and Script. The DOP's job is to Light and Make the Scene together with the Actors to look as good as possible. He is responsible for their appearance from the Scenes to the Screen.
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AWARDS:
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Oscar Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film ('The Silent Child')
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Canadian Cinematography Awards for Best Short film Cinematography (A Glimpse)
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Florence Film Awards for Best Cinematography (A Glimpse)
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New York Cinematography Awards for Best Cinematography (The Suit Weareth the Man)
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Hollywood Gold Awards for Best Cinematography (A Glimpse)
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Independent Shorts Awards for Best Cinematography (A Glimpse)
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New Renaissance Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography ('The Silent Child')
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South Film and Arts Academy Festival Nomination for Best Cinematography (A Glimpse)
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Sydney Indie Film Festival Nomination for Best Cinematography ('The Silent Child')
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Venice Film Awards for Best Cinematography for (A Glimpse)
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Sydney Indie Film Festival Jury Prize for Best Film ('The Silent Child')
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The Short Film Award for Best Narrative Short Film ('The Silent Child')
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London Independent Film Festival – Grand Jury Prize ('The Silent Child')
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American Short Films Award for Best Short Film of The Year ('The Silent Child')
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Rhode Island International Film Festival Grand Prize for Best Short Film ('The Silent Child')
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Los Angeles - Best Cinematography Award (2022)
🎬 A FILM PRODUCER IS A TRUE CREATIVE ARTIST — AND PART OF THE ULTIMATE TEAM JOURNEY
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Becoming a film producer is not simply about making a good film — it’s about creating a miracle through vision, discipline, and heart. Every decision, from the first idea to the final cut, demands focus, courage, and imagination.
For me, Mattika Westgate (Silk), the journey always begins with my team. I take time to encourage, understand, and carefully select each cast member, ensuring they truly embody the characters they are chosen to play. I believe that every person in the production — from cast to crew — holds a vital piece of the story’s soul.
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It is never easy to wear many hats: producer, screenwriter, and actor — all at once within the same project. But I embrace it fully. My mission is to make the process smooth, joyful, and deeply collaborative. To me, production is not pressure — it’s passion.
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Imagination is my greatest ally. It allows me to create stories that reach beyond the screen — stories that inspire, empower, and connect people everywhere. I think in terms of distance, of vision, and of legacy. I encourage my team to rise, to shine, and to believe that anything is possible when we create with heart.
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As a producer, I lead with empathy, understanding, calm, and a sense of fun. I believe joy fuels creativity. Every character I write, every actor I guide, is like a magic pen drawing a living story from my imagination — a world where dreams and discipline meet to become art.
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MATTIKA SILK
Awarded 22 August 2021