Hossein Ataiesarabi

Writer | Director | Cinematographer | Editor

Armed with an MA in Cinema from the prestigious University of Tehran, I am a film researcher, writer, and director. Over the past 9 years, I have delved deeply into academic scholarship within Film Studies, particularly focusing on films that employ a satiric mode to critique established sociopolitical structures, often featuring antihero protagonists. My research in this area has greatly informed my work. In the realm of filmmaking, I've applied these insights to create 5 short narratives and 1 documentary, along with hundreds of short comedy films for various social media platforms. Additionally, I've had the privilege of working as a writer and director on the production team of Khandevaneh, the most popular Iranian TV show. Currently employed at Safir Language Academy on a full-time basis, my responsibilities include researching the impact of comedy films on English language instruction for Iranian ESL students. I also create comedy films designed to integrate the target language into real-life situations. Furthermore, I've dedicated 9 years to teaching English.

Education

Master Cinema

Branch College of Fine Arts

Institute/University: University of Tehran

Bachelor Nutrition

Branch Medical Sciences

Institute/University: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Skills

Film Directing

100%

Screenplay Writing

100%

Cinematography

80%

Film Editing

80%

Teaching English

100%

Work Experience

Researcher | Writer | Director

Safir Language Academy

Director | Editor

Khandevane TV show

English Teacher

Safir Language Academy

Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

The One Academy

Language

English

Reading

100%

Writing

100%

Speaking

100%

Listening

100%

Films

Title Project: Video-Based English Course, "900"

Description: I have overseen the research, writing, and directing of 900 short videos aimed at teaching English to ESL students in Iran. This comprehensive project is set to produce nine hundred videos, covering all aspects of English grammar, vocabulary, and functions.

Title Project: THE ROOF, a Short Narrative Film

Description: Produced, and Directed by HOSSEIN ATAEE | Written by HOSSEIN ATAEE, HAMID TAHERI | Cast: HAMED NASSAJ, TINA YOUNESSTABAR, SAEED AMINSORKHI | DOP: MAJID YAZDANI | Edited by: Masoud Soltani | Set and Costume Design: SARA AZAMPANAH | Make-up Artist: PARISA KIUMARSI | Still Photographer: ALI BAYAT | Production Manager: MASOUD RIAZI | Color Correction: MAJID YAZDANI | Sound Designer: NIMA TAGHAVIZADEH

Title Project: THE CURTAIN, a Short Narrative Film

Description: Producer, Writer, Director, Editor: HOSSEIN ATAEE

Title Project: MAFIA, a Short Narrative Film

Description: Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, and Director: HOSSEIN ATAEE| cast: Behzad Darbandsari, Parham Gharavizad

Title Project: THE PHOTOGRAPHER, a Short Narrative Film

Description: Produced, Written, Directed, Shot, and Edited by HOSSEIN ATAEE| Cast: VAHID DAVOUDI, MELIKA ASGARI

Title Project: LALEH, a Short Narrative Film

Description: Written, Produced, Directed, Edited by HOSSEIN ATAEE | Cast: Ali Ghodrati, Saeed Aminsorkhi, Haniye Forati

Title Project: KALLEDANGI (HIGH), a Short Documentary Film

Description: Director, Cinematographer, and Editor: HOSSEIN ATAEE

Title Project: Iran's Hot Food Challenge

Description: Iran's Hot Food Challenge was held in September 2022. I was in charge of directing this national event.

Title Project: Eghamat 24, ''Be Yourself!'' Campaign

Description: Writer, Director, Cinematographer, and Editor: HOSSEIN ATAEE | This is a commercial I'm making for Eghamat 24 (Accomodation 24, National Hotel Reservation Centre, an Iranian famous brand). Currently, it's in the final stages of post-production.

Title Project: An Introduction to Alima Cheese (Commercial)

Description: Post-Production Stage |Producer: Invision | Writer, Director: Hossein Ataee | DOP: Mehdi Zaferani | Editor: Mohammad Goudarzi

Title Project: An Introduction to Cybertalk Academy Online English Classes

Description: Writer, Director, Cinematographer, and Editor: HOSSEIN ATAEE

Title Project: The One-E62: A Conductor

Description: The One is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 72 episodes in 3 seasons available on The One Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/theone.academy

Title Project: Safir Series-E01: Be an English Teacher

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Safir Series-E03: A Webinar about Writing in English

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E04: I don't Want to Be a Widow!

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E06: Euro 2020

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E07: How to Summon a Spirit

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E08: Office Alone

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E12: Let the Dude Cheat

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E14: Trypanophobia

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E15: A Perfect Official Writing

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E17: My Phobia

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E19: I'm a Left-handed Girl

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E20: Office Worker's Day

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E21: A Sniper

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E22: I Want to Study

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E26: Bank Robbers

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E28:When we Get Old...

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E29: Tom & Jerry

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E30: Internet

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E33: To the Point

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E34: How Dare You!

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E35: A Ghost Story

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: Buddies-E40: We Don't See Eye to Eye!

Description: Buddies is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 40 episodes in the first season available on Safir Language Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/safirlanguageacademy/

Title Project: The One-E21: It's a Regular Thing for Women

Description: The One is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 72 episodes in 3 seasons available on The One Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/theone.academy

Title Project: The One-E51: Tell a Fortune

Description: The One is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 72 episodes in 3 seasons available on The One Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/theone.academy

Title Project: The One-E57: One Million Dollar Baby

Description: The One is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 72 episodes in 3 seasons available on The One Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/theone.academy

Title Project: The One-E68: A Female Mechanic

Description: The One is an Iranian anthology Instagram series created by HOSSEIN ATAEE (Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor). Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres and at the end, an English teacher teaches the new English expressions and grammar based on the story. There are 72 episodes in 3 seasons available on The One Academy's Instagram page, of which some are included in this resume: www.instagram.com/theone.academy

Title Project: Pardisan, A Driving Experience

Description: An educational comedy for Pardisan Language Academy

Certificates

English Teacher

Institute: Safir Language Academy

Research

: Suspense Mise-en-scène in Denis Villeneuve's Movies (M.A. Thesis)

Publisher: University of Tehran Press

Description: In my thesis, titled "Suspense in Mise-en-scene in Denis Villeneuve's Cinema (Case Study: 'Prisoners', 'Sicario', and 'Arrival')", I delved into the intricate relationship between suspense, curiosity, and surprise as crucial dramatic elements within the films of renowned director Denis Villeneuve and explored their psychological implications. Through an in-depth examination of Villeneuve's films, namely "Prisoners", "Sicario", and "Arrival", I sought to understand how suspense is meticulously created and maintained through the strategic use of mise-en-scene. Mise-en-scene refers to the arrangement of visual elements within a scene, encompassing aspects such as setting, lighting, costumes, and props. Furthermore, my research explored the psychological impact of suspense, curiosity, and surprise on the audience. I investigated how these narrative elements engage viewers' emotions, heighten their anticipation, and ultimately immerse them in the cinematic experience. By analyzing the interplay between storytelling techniques and psychology, I aimed to shed light on the powerful effects that Villeneuve's films have on viewers' engagement and emotional responses.

: Video-based Learning Project, "900"

Publisher: Safir Language Academy

Description: In my role as a writer and director at Safir Language Academy, I have undertaken extensive research on the use of satirical films in English language instruction for ESL students within the "900" project. This endeavor has enabled me to develop a template for such films, paving the way for the creation, writing, and direction of a substantial number of movies in this domain.

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