Saman Yaghmai-Aledavoud

I’m a Director of Photography with over twenty years of experience in shooting narrative and documentary films, music videos, and commercials across various film and digital formats. I have a great passion for my craft, which drives me to be both a dedicated collaborator and an effective team leader. I have had the privilege of working with numerous directors, fostering ongoing collaborations, and continually expanding my network. You can view some of my work on my Vimeo page at .

While I primarily work as a cinematographer, I also write and direct. My short narrative film, "$lowdown," won the Golden Ace Award at the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival "in recognition of superior filmmaking" and received nominations for Best Short Film and Best Actor at the 4th Annual Noor Iranian Film Festival. I recently completed my first narrative feature as a writer/director, titled "A St. Petersburg Tale," and am currently seeking a suitable distributor. Additionally, I am in the post-production phase of my first feature documentary, "Alam High School," and the development phase of a feature psychological thriller film titled "Committed."

I’m here to network with directors, producers, and fellow cinematographers. I also look forward to connecting with camera and Steadicam operators, ACs, gaffers, key grips, dolly grips, and colorists for potential collaborations on future projects.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect or have any questions.