Amirhossein Samimi

  • Europe
  • Middle East

Based in Zurich and Tehran

Current Studies Program: Cinematography (Master of Arts) Institution: Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) (Recognized as an Excellent Scholar at ZHdK)

Completed Studies Degree: Bachelor of Science in Materials and Metallurgy Engineering Institution: University of Tehran

Awards & Recognitions Cinematographer of Short Films Officially Selected at:

  • 33rd Cinequest Film Festival (Academy Award Qualifying)
  • 57th Houston International Film Festival (Canadian Screen Award Qualifying)
  • 42nd Breckenridge Film Festival
  • 32nd Woods Hole Film Festival (with a focus on cinematography in the film selection)
  • 43rd VGIK Student Film Festival
  • 22nd Ischia Film Festival ...and many more.

Awards:

  • Winner of Best Cinematography at the MAW International Film Festival
  • Candidate for Best Cinematography at the 66th Bushehr Film Festival
  • Awarded Top Graduate by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society in 2022 and 2024

Further Studies & Masterclasses

  • Filmmaking: Iran Youth Cinema Society (2018–2019) 9-month intensive course with a focus on cinematography
  • Cinematography: Karnameh Institute of Arts and Culture (2021–2022) 10-month program covering introductory, mid-level, and professional courses

Languages

  • English, German: Fluent