Based in London & Brighton, Sayna Fardaraghi is an award-winning British-Persian artist & filmmaker creating experimental short films as well as music videos. Though her work is quite diverse, she focuses mainly on the themes of nostalgia, ephemera, and trinkets of everyday lives that are often not looked upon. ​ Her recent work 'Waiting' has w... Read More

Based in London & Brighton, Sayna Fardaraghi is an award-winning British-Persian artist & filmmaker creating experimental short films as well as music videos. Though her work is quite diverse, she focuses mainly on the themes of nostalgia, ephemera, and trinkets of everyday lives that are often not looked upon. ​ Her recent work 'Waiting' has won the Intel & Movidiam award for Best Director and best experimental student film at TIFF (Tatsuno Fest), whilst grabbing the attention of renowned filmmakers such as Barry Jenkins and Nova Dando. She has additionally been interviewed by the BFI (British Film Institue) SCENE program, giving tips to young people looking to get into the world of film. ​ Previously having edited video works for Dazed Media & NOWNESS, she is always searching for new ways to express her creativity and imagination in out-of-the-box manners. Alongside her professional works, she maintains an online presence where many of her works have gone viral, having her generate 15M+ views across platforms. ​​ Read Less