Worldless
A personal, experimental essay documentary that unfolds as a non-linear, dreamlike journey through memory, trauma, and displacement. Rooted in the filmmaker’s lived experience and his migration to the United States, the film rejects conventional storytelling in favor of a metaphor-driven visual language and fragmented time.
Director: Amin Nakhi | Duration: 27:40 | Winter 2026
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A personal, experimental essay documentary that unfolds as a non-linear, dreamlike journey through memory, trauma, and displacement. Rooted in the filmmaker’s lived experience and his migration to the United States, the film rejects conventional storytelling in favor of a metaphor-driven visual language and fragmented time.
Director: Amin Nakhi | Duration: 27:40 | Winter 2026
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IT SEEMS
Everything that happens is meant to happen. Even the darkest moments, the ones that tear us apart, are woven into the fabric of our lives.This short film explores the sadness that comes when we realise we have no control, but also the quiet acceptance that maybe these moments, no matter how painful, are an inseparable part of who we are. This will hold you in memories without following any rule of time.
Director: Amin Nakhi | Duration: 03:30 | Spring 2025
Award Winner
The American Motion Pictures Festival (AMPF) - 2025
Award Winner
Power24 International Film Festival - 2025
Finalists
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) – 2025
Award Winner
The American Motion Pictures Festival (AMPF) - 2025
Award Winner
Power24 International Film Festival - 2025
Finalists
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) – 2025
Nomination
Couch Film Festival (COUCHFF)
Nomination
Feel The Reel International Film Festival - 2025
Couch Film Festival (COUCHFF)
Nomination
Feel The Reel International Film Festival - 2025
Nomination
Post cinema Film Festival - 2025
Nomination
Gothamite monthly film awards - 2025
Post cinema Film Festival - 2025
Nomination
Gothamite monthly film awards - 2025
THE BREATH OF LIFE
Everyone deserves freedom; pursue it, but remember, it starts in your mind first.
This film is a deeply personal project that I took from concept to screen. As the writer, director, and cinematographer, I dedicated myself to every frame, creating a story that reflects my vision and passion for storytelling. Sahar Naraqi's acting and MJ Golzari's expert editing brought the movie to life. Their work together helped shape the final product. Special thanks to Soroush Qiumarsi, whose support as the director's assistant was invaluable in realising this project. It’s a testament to the power of creativity and teamwork, made with dedication and love for the art of cinema
Director: Amin Nakhi | Duration: 03:00 | Fall 2022
This film is a deeply personal project that I took from concept to screen. As the writer, director, and cinematographer, I dedicated myself to every frame, creating a story that reflects my vision and passion for storytelling. Sahar Naraqi's acting and MJ Golzari's expert editing brought the movie to life. Their work together helped shape the final product. Special thanks to Soroush Qiumarsi, whose support as the director's assistant was invaluable in realising this project. It’s a testament to the power of creativity and teamwork, made with dedication and love for the art of cinema
Director: Amin Nakhi | Duration: 03:00 | Fall 2022
Quarter-Finalist
2nd Nordic Pals Film Festival (Human Rights Section), Stockholm, 2025
2nd Nordic Pals Film Festival (Human Rights Section), Stockholm, 2025
Nomination
The Kinofestival, Light of the World, Russia 2022
Nomination
Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival (Los Angeles 2023)
Nomination
Mostra Del Cinema Di Taranto Mediterraneo Uno (Italy 2023)
The Kinofestival, Light of the World, Russia 2022
Nomination
Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival (Los Angeles 2023)
Nomination
Mostra Del Cinema Di Taranto Mediterraneo Uno (Italy 2023)
A Sky Between Us
Long distances can separate you from yourself.
A short film about missing someone. The story is about a man who starts each day with an alarm and ends it with a knock on his door. I would rather not show a repetitive routine but rather a subtle progression each day. The knock on the door repeats each day, and at the end, we discover what it is.
I’m beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to screen it at the historic Nick Theatre in Columbia, South Carolina.
A short film about missing someone. The story is about a man who starts each day with an alarm and ends it with a knock on his door. I would rather not show a repetitive routine but rather a subtle progression each day. The knock on the door repeats each day, and at the end, we discover what it is.
I’m beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to screen it at the historic Nick Theatre in Columbia, South Carolina.
Director: Amin Nakhi | Starring: Olan Domer | Duration: 03:00 | Fall 2024
Award Winner
Awarded 2nd Place Graduate Award at the 70th Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the School of Visual Art and Design, University of South Carolina.
Screening
The Historic Nick Theater in Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Nomination
Kino, Ottawa, Canada
Award Winner
Awarded 2nd Place Graduate Award at the 70th Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the School of Visual Art and Design, University of South Carolina.
Screening
The Historic Nick Theater in Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Nomination
Kino, Ottawa, Canada
Homeland Trauma
I created a short film using early versions of MidJourney and Runway to explore and express the traumas I carry with me after emigration and the reasons behind them. This project was deeply personal, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of AI. It’s also my first experience working with these tools. One of the biggest challenges I faced was maintaining consistency, but I believe I managed to solve it quite well
Director: Amin Nakhi | Summer 2024
Director: Amin Nakhi | Summer 2024
Nomination
MIAMI ART-TECH SUMMIT
MIAMI ART-TECH SUMMIT
Nomination
Neuro Masters, Russia
Neuro Masters, Russia
Plight – 16 mm
Working with a Bolex 16mm camera! Stepping into the world of analogue filmmaking, I was able to explore the unique challenges and rewards that come with handling film from start to finish. Working within the limitations of a 16mm setup pushed me to be more deliberate with each shot, making every frame count. The entire process, from manually setting up the shot to processing the film, was both challenging and incredibly rewarding.
Fall 2024 | Camera: Bolex 16mm | Film by Amin Nakhi | Starring: Hamid Zand
Official Selection
INDIE FILM LA Film Festival – USA
Fall 2024 | Camera: Bolex 16mm | Film by Amin Nakhi | Starring: Hamid Zand
Official Selection
INDIE FILM LA Film Festival – USA
