Saman Yaghmai-Aledavoud

Born in Tehran, Iran, Saman developed an interest in filmmaking as a teenager. He worked as a cinematographer on short films during his high school years, notably on Seyed Hamed Hosseini 's " The Marsh (2002)," which exposed the secret lifestyle of Iranian youth, including online dating, underground parties, and drug use. The movie was banned by the government, prior to its premiere at the prestigious Baran Women's Short Film Festival.