Shahriar Siami Shal

Shahriar Siami Shal
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Born	1972 Tehran, Iran
🏳️ Nationality	Iranian-British
🏫 Education	National Film and Television School (MA in Filmmaking)
💼 Occupation	Documentary filmmaker, journalist
📆 Years active	1990–present
Notable work	Out of Focus, Shajarian: Echo of the Times, Sharghie Ghamgin

Shahriar Siami Shal (born August 1972, Tehran) is an Iranian-British documentary filmmaker and journalist. He has worked extensively in Iran and abroad, focusing on environmental issues and investigative journalism. His career spans over two decades, during which he has produced, directed, and edited numerous documentaries and television programs such as "Out of Focus", Shajarian: Echo of the Times", and " Sharghie Ghamgin"

Career

Siami began his filmmaking career in 1990 at the Iranian Youth Cinema Society, where he produced short documentary and experimental films, particularly at the Zahedan branch. Between 2000 and 2008, he collaborated with Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) as a video editor, director, and producer for various television programs and documentaries, including "Zero and One," "Daily Economic Report," and "New Step." His documentary series Iran's Wetlands (2006) gained significant recognition for highlighting environmental challenges in Iran.

In 2008, Siami moved to the United Kingdom after joining BBC Persian Television, where he worked for a decade as a producer and reporter. His work at BBC Persian primarily focused on environmental issues and investigative reports, including his coverage of the Stuxnet internet worm and Iran's use of firefighting aircraft for military operations. He also directed the documentary Shajarian: Echo of the Times.

In 2018, Siami joined Radio Farda in Prague, where he continued producing investigative reports and later became the director of the podcast department. His notable works during this period include the documentaries Sharghie Ghamgin , Before Dawn, Year Thirty, and 1:20 AM Baghdad Time, focusing on historical and political themes.

Education

Siami holds degrees in Environmental Health, English Translation, and Cinema. In 2016, he earned a Master’s degree in Documentary Filmmaking from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the United Kingdom. His thesis documentary, “Promised Land”, was nominated for the One World Media Award in 2017. He has studied under prominent documentary filmmakers such as Dick Fontaine, Werner Herzog, Kim Longinotto, and Andre Singer.

Filmography

Siami has directed and produced numerous documentaries, including:

• Before Dawn (2023) – Examining the execution of ten Baháʼí women in 1982.
• Year Thirty (2022) – Investigating the Mykonos restaurant assassinations of Kurdish leaders.
• Sharghie Ghamgin (2021) – A three-part investigative series on the murder of Iranian showman and singer Fereydoun Farrokhzad.
• 1:20 AM Baghdad Time (2020) – Covering the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani.
• At an Altitude of 8,000 Feet (2020) – Investigating the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.
• Shah 57 (2019) – Analyzing the role of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in the Iranian Revolution.
• Banned (2019) – Exploring Iranian films banned after the revolution.
• Out of Focus (2014) – A biographical documentary on Afshin Naghouni, awarded at multiple international festivals.
• Wrestling to Win (2012) – A BBC World documentary on female wrestling in Sweden.
• Songs of a Land (2011) – Profiling Iranian musician Shahdad Rohani.
• Shajarian: Echo of the Times (2010) – A documentary on Persian music legend Mohammad Reza Shajarian.
• Of Men and Motorcycles (2008) – Examining motorcycle taxis in Tehran.
• Iran's Wetlands (2007) – A documentary series on endangered wetlands in Iran.
• Bakhtegan Wetland (Legacy of the Earth)
• Lake Urmia (Hidden Treasures)
• Anzali Lagoon (The Dying Marsh)
• Shadegan Wetland (The Last Reed Song)
• Hamoun Wetland (Traces of Life)
• Alagol, Almagol, and Ajigol Wetlands (Flowers of Golestan)
• Zarivar Wetland (A Shadow of Paradise)
• As High as Kurit (2005) – A documentary about the Kurit Dam in Tabas, which won the Special Award at the 22nd Tehran International Short Film Festival and Best Director at the Water Effects Film Festival.
• Nordic Migrants (2004) – A documentary about the Siberian crane in Iran, broadcast on IRIB Channel 3.
• Uninvited Guest (2004) – An investigative-scientific documentary about the invasive jellyfish species Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Caspian Sea and its impact on the ecosystem.
• Bird Paradise (2003) – A documentary about the Miankaleh Wildlife Refuge and its ecosystem, broadcast on IRIB Channel 3.
• The Secret of Woodcock (2002) – A documentary about a bird called Abyah in the Talysh forests, which is of interest to Italian hunters, broadcast on IRIB.

Siami's work has been recognized for its depth and investigative approach, shedding light on environmental, political, and social issues in Iran and beyond.

References

• مشارکت‌کنندگان ویکی‌پدیا، «شهریار صیامی»، ویکی‌پدیا، دانشنامهٔ آزاد، http://fa.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=‎شهریار صیامی&oldid=39402248 (بازیابی‌شده در ۲۸ آوریل ۲۰۲۴).

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