BIOGRAPHY

MOE NAJATI IS A LONDON-BASED FILM DIRECTOR CRAFTING CAPTIVATING NARRATIVES THAT TRANSCEND BORDERS.

His multicultural background, blending British, Syrian, and Lebanese heritage, along with his upbringing in Dubai, enriches his storytelling, imbuing his films with emotional depth, thought-provoking themes and vivid imagery.

His works have been showcased at prestigious festivals, including those qualifying for the Academy, BAFTA, and BIFA, earning recognition and multiple awards.

Moe’s latest short, 'Ensouled', has been recently nominated for Best Short Sci-Fi at the 2023 FilmQuest and screened at multiple other festivals including the New York Shorts and Boston Sci-Fi Film Festivals, among others. The film will continue its festival run throughout the 2023/2024 season.

Before that, 'Uproar,' his film exploring the intricate gender dynamics within Havana's Rumba scene, garnered recognition as one of the top ten short documentaries at Sheffield Doc/Fest, as recognised by Directors Notes.

While devoted to independent cinema, Moe's creative vision has also been sought by renowned brands such as Cadillac, Alfa Romeo, Red Bull, Canon, and Lenovo.

Moe is in development of two feature films, driven by his passion for bringing compelling stories to the big screen.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

FilmQuest • Nomination for best short sci-fi

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL • WON Best Director

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL • runner up Best Short of The Season

Crystal Palace International Film Festival [BIFA Qualifying] • OFFICIAL SELECTION

New York Shorts International Film Festival • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Another Hole In The Head Film Festival • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Manchester Film Festival [BIFA Qualifying] • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Centre Film Festival • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Webby Awards • WEBBY AWARD HONOREE

Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards • Silver Dolphin

Dubai Lynx • Grand Prix in Entertainment

Dubai Lynx • BRONZE in Entertainment

Sheffield Doc Fest [Academy, BAFTA & BIFA QualifyinG] • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Athens International Film & Video Festival [Academy Qualifying] • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Centre Film Festival • WON BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY IN A DOCUMENTARY

Durango Film Festival • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Womex • OFFICIAL SELECTION

Pheonix Shorts • OFFICIAL SELECTION

EFFIE AWARDS • GOLD IN SEASONAL MARKETING

EFFIE AWARDS • SILVER IN FMCG

EFFIE AWARDS • BRONZE IN SOCIAL GOOD

HOLLYWOOD MUSIC IN MEDIA AWARDs • NOMINATED FOR BEST INDIE MUSIC VIDEO

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