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Matthew Bakhtiari

About Me

I have been working as a professional graphic designer since 2004, even while I was still a student. After completing my degree in graphic design, I worked for four years at an advertising company in Tehran.

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However, I decided to enhance my skills in the motion picture industry. So, I made a leap and enrolled in a filmmaking course at the Tehran Institute of Technology. That was my first step into the media industry.

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Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with various companies and significant organizations. My portfolio includes commercial videos, cinematic opening titles, music videos, and animations.

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In 2019, I began pursuing a BA in Animation at Leeds Arts University to further develop my knowledge and skills. As a result, my animated documentary received a nomination and was selected for several film festivals, and I obtained my BA with 1st class honours in Animation.

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EXPERIENCE

  • DIGITAL DESIGNER, MOTION DESIGNER | 2023 - PRESENT​

  • MOTION DESIGNER, 2D ANIMATOR | 2017 - 2023​​

  • MOTION DESIGNER, VIDEO PRODUCER | 2012 - 2016 

  • VISUAL ARTS TUTOR | 2012 – 2014​​

  • DIRECTOR, VIDEO PRODUCER | 2008 - 2012

  • GRAPHIC DESIGNER | 2004 - 2008

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

BA (Hons) 1st Class - Animation 2020 – 2023 | Leeds Arts University 

Art & Design Diploma 2019 – 2020 | Leeds College of Art

Film Making  2006 - 2008 | Tehran Institute of Technology

BA Graphic Design 2002 - 2006 | Tehran Azad University (Sama)

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Adobe Creative Cloud; After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Audition

Exceptional conceptual, graphic design, and layout skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Proficient knowledge of Typography, and layout design in information design or animation

Expert in creating high-quality, creative and innovative Still and motion graphics

Experienced in working on TV and broadcasting team

Possess technical and practical creativity, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively or stand-alone

Character Designing for animation or information design

Able to learn new skills quickly, technologies, and applications.

Storyboarding, and animatics for presenting the project to the production team or audience

Highly organized and able to prioritize own work schedule

The ability to produce original and creative stories

Able to change focus between multiple projects

Familiar with 3D graphic packages such as Maya, Cinema 4D, Blender

Achievement

SWIFF | Honourable Mention for Iranian Women (Documentary) 2022

SWIFF | Nominee for Iranian Women (Documentary) 2022

BIFF | Official Selection for Iranian Women (Documentary) 2022

BIFF | Official Selection for The Decision (Animated Short) 2022

Marano Ragazzi Spot Festival | Official Selection for Iranian Women (Documentary) 2022

International World Film Awards | Official Selection for The Decision (Animated Short) 2022

International World Film Awards | Official Selection for Iranian Women (Documentary) 2022

Student World Impact Film Festival | Official Selection for Iranian Women (Documentary) 2022

First-Time Filmmaker Sessions | Official Selection for The Decision (Animated Short) 2022

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Matthew Bakhtiari has started his career as a graphic designer in 2004. He made a jump into the motion pictures industry in 2008 and through the years learned to bring his idea to life through film, animation and motion design. Matthew is passionate about creating animated stories that are inspired by real-life events.

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