Sohail

Sohail Arjamand is a photographer, filmmaker and university lecturer. At the age of twelve, after receiving his first photography lesson from a friend, he picked up a camera and started taking pictures. An analog medium-format camera that once belonged to his father. For years, he tried to learn more about photography and filmmaking, and in the same way, he joined the Iranian Youth Cinema Association in 1365 and started making short films. He receives awards along the way, including the Crystal Leaf for the best cinematography from the 10th National Youth Cinema Festival. Finally, photography and filmmaking become his main job. He goes to university, studies and teaches photography. He is present in several photo festivals as a participant or as a festival judge. His book "Basic Photography" has been published by Sako Publications and "Storytelling for Photojournalists" by Pilleh Publications, and he has other books in translation that will be published soon. His years of presence in Dubai Media City as Creative Director for Film and Advertising, cooperation with mass media and international advertising companies add to his work experience with global standards. Now in Tehran, he is working with advertising and film production companies, in universities and educational institutions, he also teaches related courses privately.