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Italy · Since 1999

Cinematographer · Photographer · Documentary Filmmaker

Mohsen
Mahmoodzadeh

Storytelling through light and emotions

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A life told
in light

Born in Naein, Iran in 1980, Mohsen Mahmoodzadeh began his artistic journey in 1999 with photography, cinematography, and short filmmaking. Since then, he has dedicated over two decades to the art of visual storytelling.

He honed his craft at the Tehran University of Art, graduating with a degree in Cinema in 2003. In 2024, he earned a Master's degree in Information, Cultures, and Media Organization from the University of Bologna, Italy — deepening both his artistic and intellectual grounding.

From 2013 to 2020, he taught cinematography and photography at the University of Applied Sciences of Tehran and Karaj, the Iranian Youth Cinema Society, and the Iranian National School of Cinema. Today he is based in Italy, working on projects worldwide and embracing new collaborations across cultures.

25+
Years of Experience
4
Professional Memberships
7+
Years Teaching
IT
Based in Italy
Professional Memberships
International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP)
National Association of Professional Photographers (TAU Visual)
Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA)
National Iranian Photographers Society (NIPS)

Academic
Formation

2022 – 2024
M.S. in Information, Cultures and Media Organization
University of Bologna · Bologna, Italy
Advanced studies in media theory, cultural organization, and the intersection of information and visual culture.
1998 – 2003
B.A. in Cinema
Tehran University of Art · Tehran, Iran
Foundation in cinematography, directing, film theory, and the technical and artistic disciplines of cinema.

Selected
Works

2022
Pier Paolo Pasolini in Folgorazioni Figurative Photography / Documentary contribution · Italy
Photography
2021
Kalantari, Life and Experience Documentary Film
Director
2011–2012
IRAN Documentary
Director
2003
Three Cups of Tea for Table "8" Documentary Film
Director
2000
Jack Short Film · 16mm
Director
1999
The Sun Shines Short Film
Director
2021
The Return (Bazgasht) Short Film · Dir. Ghazaleh Soltani
Cinematographer
2014
Faculty of Cinema and Theatre, Fifty Years Documentary · Dir. Hooman Rabiei
Cinematographer
2013
Mammut Scania Industrial Advertising Documentary
Cinematographer
2011–2012
IRAN Documentary
Cinematographer
2007–2011
Tehran International Exhibitions — Documentary Reports Documentary Series · Iran International Exhibition Company (IIEC)
Videographer
2009
I'm Diver and Sea is Pub Documentary · Dir. Manouchehr Moshiri
Cinematographer
2006
Special Report — JAAM-e-JAM Global TV TV Program · Dir. Abbas Darvish
Videographer
2003
Three Cups of Tea for Table "8" Documentary
Cinematographer
2001
Cinema Master Thesis Short Film · 16mm · Dir. Zhaleh Nesari
Cinematographer
2000
Photography by Iranian Style Short Film · 16mm · Dir. Somayeh Haghnegahdar
Cinematographer
2013–2020
Cinematography & Photography University of Applied Sciences of Tehran and Karaj
Instructor
2013–2020
Cinema & Photography Workshops Iranian Youth Cinema Society · Tehran & Shiraz
Instructor
2013–2020
Cinematography Iranian National School of Cinema
Instructor

Photography &
Visual Work

Documentary · Italy
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Portrait · Iran
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Landscape · Bologna
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Street · Tehran
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B&W · Study of Light
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Services &
Collaborations

01
Cinematography

Director of Photography for short films, documentaries, and commercial productions. Experienced in both digital and film (16mm) formats.

02
Photography

Documentary, portrait, landscape, and fine-art photography. Member of FIAP and TAU Visual. Available for exhibitions and editorial projects worldwide.

03
Documentary Filmmaking

Full documentary production — from concept development, research, and fieldwork, to editing and post-production. Italian, Iranian, and international subjects.

04
Videomaking

Corporate, advertising, industrial, and event videography. Comprehensive video production for brands and institutions seeking compelling visual narratives.

05
Workshops & Teaching

Photography and cinematography education for institutions, film schools, and private workshops. Over 7 years of teaching experience at university level.

06
International Collaborations

Available for cross-cultural projects bridging Italy, Iran, and beyond. Fluent visual language across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.

Let's Create
Together

"Photography and cinema are my great passions — studying light has always fascinated me. I am eager to connect with other creatives from all over the world."

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