Cameraman (2026) | Directed by Arsalan Motavali

Описание: Arsalan Motavali's short “Cameraman” captures the everyday sacrifices, hopes and dreams of immigrant family life.

Born in Iran, the filmmaker moved to the UK when he was two-years-old. After studying law, he pursued an MA at London Film School in Film Business. We premiered his debut film as a writer and director.

Motavali grew up with vivid memories of watching home videos with his parents in London. It’s the everyday aspects of life those VHS tapes would record that inspired the the film. It depicts how challenges of displacement are met with humor, perseverance and an enduring commitment to finding a sense of belonging.

Read our interview with the filmmakers here: https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/

Written & Directed by: Arsalan Motavali
Starring: Sia Alipour, Isabella Nefarm, Martin Bassindale, Ayla Behresi
Produced by: Precious Mahaga, Hayley Williams, Harry Chambers
Executive Producers: Sam Ritzenberg , Bennett McGhee , Arsalan Motavali

Director of Photography: Ebba Hult
Production Designer: Rana Fadavi
Costume Designer: Stina Campagna
Hair and Makeup Designer: Sogol Razi
Edited by: Sadaf Nazari, Jean-Philippe Blunt
Casting Directors: Shaheen Baig, Naomi Jalil
Original Music by: Ben Stanbridge

BFI Network
Executive Producer: Jo Cadoret
Head of BFI NETWORK: Alice Cabañas
Project Coordinator: Niamh Coogan
Production Manager:Jamila Hardy
First Assistant Director: Top Tarasin
Art Director: Max Stranger
Art Assistant: Keelin Coyle
First Assistant Camera: Robert Stanton
Second Assistant Camera: Casey Grosso, Jessica Averbeck
Key Grip: George Ashley Johnson
Sound Recordist and Mixer: Jon Gibson
Gaffer: Charlie Lodge
Sound Design and Mix: Tom Keats
Colorist: Finlay Reid
Additional Mix: Alex Wilson Thame
Foley Artist: Richard Barber
Audio Producer: Natasha Redhead
Sound Facility: Grand Central Post
VFX Artists: David Horsbugh, Chris Dunleavy, Kevin Marien
Title Design: Arsalan Motavali, Luke Faulkne