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Maziar Ghaderi is an acclaimed director, producer, multimedia artist, and educator, known for his pioneering work in film, multimedia, and interactive technology. With a background in media production, Maziar captures the zeitgeist of our modern era through his thought-provoking social commentary, crafting metaphors, epiphanies, and critiques that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.

His portfolio has been showcased in prestigious exhibitions and curated events across North America, Europe, and West Asia, earning recognition from esteemed institutions such as the MIT Media Lab, Columbia University and Abu Dhabi NYU. Maziar's productions have been featured in prominent platforms including CBC, Toronto Star, The Creator's Project, Deadline, VICE, Toronto Media Arts Centre, Blast Theory, The Globe & Mail, CBC Radio, Toronto Life, The Georgia Straight, BlogTO, Newsweek, The Washington Times, The Irish Times, National Review, WIRED, and SIGGRAPH.

His films and staged-works have screened at renowned venues such as Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Tokyo International Short Film Festival, New York Tri-State International Film Festival, and notably at the Yorkton Film Festival, where his directorial debut film, Finding My Father, was nominated for Best Documentary in the Arts & Culture category.

Additionally, his work has graced the stages of various cultural events and institutions, including Tashkeel Dubai Art Center, Subtle Technologies, Brooklyn's Film Noir Cinema, Gladstone Hotel, The Gardiner Museum, SummerWorks Festival, HarbourFront Centre's HATCH festival, The Well, Sumahan Istanbul Art, The Fridge Dubai, Nuit Blanche, stackt market, and the Ontario Centre of Excellence.

Maziar was the media producer for Marina Abramovic at the prestigious 2013 Luminato Festival's MAI Prototype and directed and produced his original work, Dissolving Self for the International Symposium on Electronic Art 2014 (ISEA) in Dubai.

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Maziar's producer talents extends to grant writing and strategic arts production, securing over $340,000 in funding for his art and film projects, a testament to his exceptional abilities in conceptual development and vision in highly competitive funding pools. Notably, the first feature film he produced attained the coveted #1 spot on iTunes upon its debut in 2019 and garnered critical acclaim after being broadcast on CBC and distributed by Gravitas Ventures, one of the industry's largest distribution companies.

As an esteemed educator, Maziar shares his expertise with aspiring artists and filmmakers at prestigious institutions like OCAD University, China Academy of Art, and TMU. Through his guidance, he imparts invaluable knowledge in story structure, media production, and conceptual development. Maziar's contributions extend beyond the classroom, as he co-authors academic articles for design conferences and think tanks, further enriching the field. His diverse educational background, including a Diploma in Marketing Management, a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from McGill University, a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, and a Master's degree in Design (Digital Futures stream), provides a multifaceted perspective that fuels his artistic endeavours.

Maziar's journey has taken him to various corners of the world, each experience shaping his artistic vision. From filming obscure shorts in Vancouver to selling phrasal verbs in Brazil and even donning cotton diapers in Tehran, his diverse background enriches his artistic expression. Fluent in English, Brazilian-Portuguese, Spanish, and Persian, Maziar's global perspective enhances the depth and universality of his work.

With a remarkable body of work spanning multiple mediums, Maziar Ghaderi continues to push artistic boundaries, captivating audiences with his insightful storytelling, and offering a profound commentary on our contemporary world.