BIOGRAPHY
Banafsheh Modaressi, an Iranian-Canadian filmmaker and multimedia artist, seamlessly blends her rich background in fine arts and design into her evocative creations. Her distinguished prowess has garnered accolades at prestigious platforms such as the Cannes Film Festival, Golden Panda, Goldenrod Art Festival, and the Mumbai Film Festival, among others.
With a global footprint spanning Tehran, Paris, and Vancouver, Banafsheh delves deep into the intricate tapestry of globalization and its interplay with cultural identity. Her oeuvre stands as a testament to her keen observations on the ramifications of mass production and the intricate dance of cultural exchanges across borders.
Raised in the backdrop of Tehran's stringent censorship regime, Banafsheh possesses a heightened sensitivity towards the transformative power of technology on cultural expression and identity. Through her compelling works, she beckons audiences to engage in profound reflections on these contemporary challenges.
BANAFSHEH MODARESSI
01 EDUCATION
Concept Design, Syn Studio, Montréal
Diploma in Film Production, V.F.S.
B.F.A. in photography, Fine arts University
M.F.A. in Visual Communication and Graphics Design, Fine Arts University
Phil Candidate in Audio Video Production, Sorbonne Paris I
02 Experience
The Package
Netflix Feature
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Assistant Art Director
The Art Of US
MOW
Art Director
Beautiful Voice
Future
Assistant Art Director
2016
Legends Of Hidden Tempel
MOW
Assistant Art Department
C- Silvia
Four Episodes: Commercial
Production Designer
2015
2014
Tales Of 20s
VFS Compendium Shows: 4 Episodes
Mob Kingdom, Arabian Nights, Limbo, Merry Xmas Mr. Scrooge
Costume Designer
Bucko & Toad
Assistant Art Director
2014
2007
Forbidden Tree
Animation
Dc Legends Of Tomorrow
Season 3 & Season 4 CW T.V Series
Graphic Artist
At Home In Midford
MOW​
Art Director
Menendez Brothers
A Familly Affair
Assistant Art Director
2016
When We Rise
Disney - ABC miniseries
Assistant Art Department
2015
Midnight Sun
Feature
Assistant Art Department / Illustrator
2015
VFS
Production Design Instructor
2014
Lonely Dream
Episodic Shorts
Director, Producer, Editor
2014
The In-Between
Web Series
Production Designer
Windfall
Front Street Production
Graphic Artist
BH90210
Graphic Artist
Beverly Production CBS
2019
Dangerous Lies
Netflix
Graphic Artist
Schimigadoon
Apple T.V.
Graphic Artist
Unforgiven
Art Department Coordinator
Netflix
Assistant Art Director
W.B. Production
Telefilm Canada
Script Development Award
Script Writer
Director, Producer, Editor
2004 - 2014
Persica Art Gallery
Creative Director
Made in Tehran
2009
1999-2004
2023
2017
2016
2016
2017-2018
2017
2016
2019
2019
2021
2020
2022
Freelance Photojournalist
Worked as freelance photographer and videographer for Nat Geo, Paris Match, AFP, Arte, Il sole 24 Ore, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, AP, Reuters, Sport illustrate, Times,...
03 SKILLS
PHOTOGRAPHY
95%
PHOTOSHOP
95%
ILLUSTRATOR
95%
PAINTING
85%
INDESIGN
75%
AFTER EFFECTS
75%
AVID MEDIA COMPOSER
80%