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Ali Eskandari
Showreel
ALI is a filmmaker, editor & animator based in Newark, Delaware. His work has screened at international festivals, and he’s received a Best Cinematography Award for his visual storytelling.
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Work
Mandouzma
“Mandouzma” is a short animated film created by me and my partner, Mones Zeydabadi.Crafted entirely in the style of paper animation, every single frame was hand-drawn using charcoal and watercolor, giving the film a raw, expressive, and deeply personal aesthetic.Based on a true story, Mandouzma sheds light on the enduring oppression faced by women. Through poetic imagery and minimalist storytelling, the film invites the audience into a world where silence speaks volumes and resistance takes many forms.Mandouzma has been officially selected and screened at multiple international festivals and has received several awards for its visual originality and powerful message.
This is not just a film — it’s a voice, a memory, and a tribute to resilience.
This is not just a film — it’s a voice, a memory, and a tribute to resilience.
Magmatic Thought
“Magmatic Thought” is an independently produced documentary that I directed, filmed, and edited — a personal exploration into the artistic world of Bijan Bassiri, the Iranian-Italian sculptor whose work bridges myth, philosophy, and material.The film delves into Bassiri’s unique sculptural vision, shaped by decades of experimentation with metal, fire, and form — what he calls magmatic thought. It offers rare access to his creative process, his studio life, and the philosophical ideas behind his monumental works.Shot across Iran and Italy, Magmatic Thought has been officially screened in both countries, celebrating a dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic identity.This documentary is not just a portrait of an artist — it’s a visual essay on transformation, abstraction, and the eternal dance between thought and matter.
Lamari Motors
I directed a series of three connected commercials for Lamari, designed to tell a continuous story across the campaign. Each video focuses on a different aspect of the brand while keeping a cohesive visual and narrative style. From concept to final delivery, I oversaw the creative direction, visual storytelling, and on-set execution.
Dorsa Home
I directed this lifestyle-focused promotional video for Dorsa Home, a luxury showroom offering high-end home decor, fashion, footwear, and jewelry. The goal was to capture the brand’s sophisticated identity and create a cinematic experience that reflects the elegance of their products and environment. The video highlights Dorsa Home’s unique approach to lifestyle and design, blending visual aesthetics with a sense of exclusivity and modern luxury.
KWC
I directed, filmed, and edited two commercials for KWC, a premium sanitary brand known for its high-quality faucets and elegant design. Each video highlights a unique aspect of the brand—one focusing on refined aesthetics, and the other on innovative functionality. I handled the project from concept development to final delivery, ensuring a cohesive visual language that reflects the brand's luxury and performance.
Palaz Factory Corporate Video
I was responsible for the direction, cinematography, and editing of this promotional film introducing Palaz Factory, a well-known manufacturer in the region. The video was commissioned by Zibaloon Advertising Agency, aiming to showcase the factory’s production process and brand identity in a modern and engaging style. From pre-production planning to final post-production, I handled the entire process independently to deliver a high-quality commercial piece tailored to the client’s brand tone and visual language.
Minus 40 Degrees
Minus 40 Degrees is a travel documentary following Moslem Iran-Nezhad, an Iranian adventurer who cycled solo from Iran to Siberia in extreme sub-zero temperatures. Throughout the journey, he filmed his experiences himself and sent the footage to me remotely. I was in charge of the entire editing process, shaping the raw, self-shot material into a coherent and emotionally engaging narrative. The project required a deep sense of storytelling, rhythm, and emotional pacing — all while working with raw travel footage recorded in some of the world’s harshest climates.
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