About Me.
© 2013-25
© 2013-25
© 2013-25
I’m Bardia — an Iranian filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor based in California, with over 5 years of experience crafting visual narratives.
I’m Bardia — an Iranian filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor based in California, with over 5 years of experience crafting visual narratives.
I’m Bardia — an Iranian filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor based in California, with over 5 years of experience crafting visual narratives.
Whether I’m behind the camera or in the editing bay, I focus on crafting visuals that serve the story. I approach every project with care, intention, and a strong sense of visual narrative. I’m here to take the technical weight off your shoulders and turn your concept into something real.
Whether I’m behind the camera or in the editing bay, I focus on crafting visuals that serve the story. I approach every project with care, intention, and a strong sense of visual narrative. I’m here to take the technical weight off your shoulders and turn your concept into something real.
Whether I’m behind the camera or in the editing bay, I focus on crafting visuals that serve the story. I approach every project with care, intention, and a strong sense of visual narrative. I’m here to take the technical weight off your shoulders and turn your concept into something real.
Services
Directing & Creative Strategy
Need a vision from scratch? I offer end-to-end creative direction.Script-to-screen project management for commercials, social media campaigns, and short films.
Cinematography
From run-and-gun documentary styles to stylized narrative setups, I handle the visual language of your project
Post-Production & Editing
I turn raw footage into cohesive stories with high-end finishing touches. Narrative editing, sound design, color grading, and motion graphics/titles for short-form social content, commercials, and narrative films.
Services
Directing & Creative Strategy
Need a vision from scratch? I offer end-to-end creative direction.Script-to-screen project management for commercials, social media campaigns, and short films.
Cinematography
From run-and-gun documentary styles to stylized narrative setups, I handle the visual language of your project
Post-Production & Editing
I turn raw footage into cohesive stories with high-end finishing touches. Narrative editing, sound design, color grading, and motion graphics/titles for short-form social content, commercials, and narrative films.
Services
Directing & Creative Strategy
Need a vision from scratch? I offer end-to-end creative direction.Script-to-screen project management for commercials, social media campaigns, and short films.
Cinematography
From run-and-gun documentary styles to stylized narrative setups, I handle the visual language of your project
Post-Production & Editing
I turn raw footage into cohesive stories with high-end finishing touches. Narrative editing, sound design, color grading, and motion graphics/titles for short-form social content, commercials, and narrative films.
Software Stack
DaVinci Resolve
Video editing, color correction, and sound design
DaVinci Resolve
Video editing, color correction, and sound design
Premiere Pro
Video editing
Premiere Pro
Video editing
Photoshop
Image editing
Photoshop
Image editing
After Effects
Compositing and visual effects
After Effects
Compositing and visual effects
After Effects
Compositing and visual effects
Illustrator
Graphic design
Illustrator
Graphic design
Blender
3D Modeling and animation
Blender
3D Modeling and animation
FAQs
I work as a Director and Cinematographer, handling everything from lighting design to camera operation for narrative, documentary, and social media content. I’m a full-service Editor, managing the cut, color grading, and sound design. I help brands and creators grow on social media, from strategy to execution, I produce engaging short-form content and lead social campaigns that actually connect with audiences—just like I did growing my own platform to 34k+ followers.
Yes. I often work as producer/shooter/editor. My background includes end-to-end creation, from lighting and rigging on set to the final sound mix and export. This ensures a unified vision and a smoother workflow for your project.
We begin with a consultation to discuss your goals, audience, and creative direction. From there, I prepare a proposal with a timeline, scope, and investment.
I am currently based in Irvine and the Bay Area (Cupertino/San Francisco), but I am open to traveling for the right project.
Each project is unique, so I provide a tailored quote after learning more about your needs. I try my best to achieve your desired outcome within your budget.
I work across both. While my roots are in narrative film and documentary , I also have professional experience creating social media content, interview edits, and promotional materials for commercial companies.
I work as a Director and Cinematographer, handling everything from lighting design to camera operation for narrative, documentary, and social media content. I’m a full-service Editor, managing the cut, color grading, and sound design. I help brands and creators grow on social media, from strategy to execution, I produce engaging short-form content and lead social campaigns that actually connect with audiences—just like I did growing my own platform to 34k+ followers.
Yes. I often work as producer/shooter/editor. My background includes end-to-end creation, from lighting and rigging on set to the final sound mix and export. This ensures a unified vision and a smoother workflow for your project.
We begin with a consultation to discuss your goals, audience, and creative direction. From there, I prepare a proposal with a timeline, scope, and investment.
I am currently based in Irvine and the Bay Area (Cupertino/San Francisco), but I am open to traveling for the right project.
Each project is unique, so I provide a tailored quote after learning more about your needs. I try my best to achieve your desired outcome within your budget.
I work across both. While my roots are in narrative film and documentary , I also have professional experience creating social media content, interview edits, and promotional materials for commercial companies.
I work as a Director and Cinematographer, handling everything from lighting design to camera operation for narrative, documentary, and social media content. I’m a full-service Editor, managing the cut, color grading, and sound design. I help brands and creators grow on social media, from strategy to execution, I produce engaging short-form content and lead social campaigns that actually connect with audiences—just like I did growing my own platform to 34k+ followers.
Yes. I often work as producer/shooter/editor. My background includes end-to-end creation, from lighting and rigging on set to the final sound mix and export. This ensures a unified vision and a smoother workflow for your project.
We begin with a consultation to discuss your goals, audience, and creative direction. From there, I prepare a proposal with a timeline, scope, and investment.
I am currently based in Irvine and the Bay Area (Cupertino/San Francisco), but I am open to traveling for the right project.
Each project is unique, so I provide a tailored quote after learning more about your needs. I try my best to achieve your desired outcome within your budget.
I work across both. While my roots are in narrative film and documentary , I also have professional experience creating social media content, interview edits, and promotional materials for commercial companies.
Years of experience
5+
Projects completed
20+
Festivals and Awards
18
Years of experience
5+
Projects completed
20+
Festivals and Awards
18
Years of experience
5+
Projects completed
20+
Festivals and Awards
18
Achievements
'25
Best Documentary Award
Indie Short Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Judges Choice Award
Chabot Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Audience Choice Award
Chabot Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Chadwick Okamoto Award
For artistic excellence, tireless work ethic and generous help to others
'23
Best Screenplay
16th Annual De Anza Screenplay competition
Achievements
'25
Best Documentary Award
Indie Short Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Judges Choice Award
Chabot Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Audience Choice Award
Chabot Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Chadwick Okamoto Award
For artistic excellence, tireless work ethic and generous help to others
'23
Best Screenplay
16th Annual De Anza Screenplay competition
Achievements
'25
Best Documentary Award
Indie Short Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Judges Choice Award
Chabot Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Audience Choice Award
Chabot Film Festival | A Dancer's Story
'25
Chadwick Okamoto Award
For artistic excellence, tireless work ethic and generous help to others
'23
Best Screenplay
16th Annual De Anza Screenplay competition