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)
🎬 ​THE VISIONARY UNBOUND: ARTISTRY THROUGH THE LENS OF MATTIKA WESTGATE (SILK)
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"A Film Producer creates the World; a Director breathes life into it."
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Becoming a filmmaker is not simply about producing a high-quality project—it is about orchestrating a miracle through vision, discipline, and heart. For me, the journey of storytelling demands total immersion. From the first spark of a screenplay to the final "Action!" on set, every decision requires the courage to imagine and the focus to execute.
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For me, Mattika Westgate (Silk), the foundation of every masterpiece is the team. As a Director and Producer, I take the time to deeply understand, encourage, and select a cast that doesn't just play characters but embodies them.
I believe that every person on set—from the lead actor to the crew member behind the scenes—holds a vital piece of the story’s soul.
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The Multi-Hyphenate Journey: Producer, Director, Screenwriter, and Actor. Wearing many hats within a single project—navigating the complexities of production while directing the vision and performing the heart of the story—is a challenge I embrace with passion. To me, production is not a source of pressure; it is a source of joy. My mission is to ensure the process is smooth, deeply collaborative, and filled with the energy of creation.
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Imagination as the Ultimate Tool.
Imagination is my greatest ally. It allows me to craft stories that reach beyond the physical screen to inspire, empower, and connect people globally. I lead with empathy, calm, and a sense of wonder. I view my role as a "magic pen," drawing living, breathing worlds from my imagination—worlds where dreams and discipline meet to become timeless art.
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MATTIKA SILK
Awarded 22 August 2021