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Navid Nikkhah Azad

Navid Nikkhah Azad

Editor, Director, Writer

Born December 7, 1982 in Tehran, Iran

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Biography

Navid Nikkhah Azad, an Iranian political asylum seeker residing in the Netherlands, has a diverse professional background as a Film Director, Critic, and Journalist.

His work in directing has been recognized, boasting multiple award-winning films showcased across more than 300 international film festivals.

Navid Nikkhah Azad is a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ).

One of his notable works includes the short film 'The Recess' (2021), which portrays the tragic story of the Iranian football fan, Sahar Khodayari, also known as Blue Girl. This film has garnered over 160 international selections and 30 awards.

In November 2023, Navid Nikkhah Azad fled to the Netherlands after producing "No End," a film scrutinizing the Iranian government and its leader Ali Khamenei. Concerned about facing imprisonment, torture, or worse, he sought political asylum in the Netherlands for safety and protection.

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6 wins and 7 nominations

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Filmography

Editor

14

Type

Year

Don't Forget Today Poster

Don't Forget Today Video2019

In a Long Absence Short Film2018

Showtime Poster

Showtime Short Film2018

The Last Monday Poster

The Last Monday Short Film2017

Paravan Short Film2015

Zananeh Mardaneh Short Film2014

Motherly Poster

Motherly Short Film2013

Suddenly, Zinat... Poster

Suddenly, Zinat... Video2013

The Little Sparrows Poster

The Little Sparrows Feature Film2013

Apple Tree Feature Film2012

Foster Kid Poster

Foster Kid Feature Film2012

Square One Video2011

Akharin Bargashti Feature Film2010

Mahboubeh Feature Film2008

Director

6

Type

Year

The Recess Poster

The Recess Short Film2020

The Last Monday Poster

The Last Monday Short Film2017

Paravan Short Film2015

Motherly Poster

Motherly Short Film2013

Suddenly, Zinat... Poster

Suddenly, Zinat... Video2013

Square One Video2011

Writer

4

Type

Year

The Recess Poster

The Recess Short Film2020

Paravan Short Film2015

Square One Video2011

Ye Shab Mah Miad Feature Film

Editorial Department

4

Type

Year

Paravan Short Film2015

A Tiny Mistake Short Film2014

Motherly Poster

Motherly Short Film2013

The Little Sparrows Poster

The Little Sparrows Feature Film2013

Producer

4

Type

Year

The Recess Poster

The Recess Short Film2020

Paravan Short Film2015

Suddenly, Zinat... Poster

Suddenly, Zinat... Video2013

Square One Video2011

Production Designer

2

Type

Year

Paravan Short Film2015

Square One Video2011

Art Director

1

Square One Video2011

2nd Unit / Asst Director

1

Ali and Danny Poster

Ali and Danny Feature Film2002

Costume Designer

1

Square One Video2011

Visual Effects

1

Square One Video2011

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