Biography

Moe Najati is a writer-director crafting captivating narratives that transcend borders. Born and raised in the UAE with Syrian and Lebanese heritage, Moe Najati moved to London where his films became known for their emotional depth and vivid imagery. Moe's films have been showcased at prestigious Academy, BAFTA, and BIFA qualifying festivals, earning numerous awards. His latest short, Ensouled, was nominated for Best Short Sci-Fi at the 2023 FilmQuest and featured at other notable festivals. Uproar, his acclaimed short documentary exploring Havana's Rumba scene, screened at Sheffield Doc/Fest in 2020.

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

Filmquest • Nomination For Best Short Sci-fi

LA International Short Film Festival • Won Best Director

LA International Short Film Festival • Runner Up Best Short

D.C. Shorts International Film Festival • Won Best Sci-fi/fantasy

Brooklyn Scifi Film Festival • Finalist

Official Selections

Panic Film Festival

Forbidden Worlds Film Festival

Worldfest-houston International Film Festival

Crystal Palace Int’ Film Festival [bifa Qualifying]

Sunderland Shorts Film Festival [bifa Qualifying]

Beeston Film Festival [bifa Qualifying]

New York Shorts International Film Festival

Another Hole In The Head Film Festival

Boston Sci-fi Film Festival

Hollywood Shorts Fest

Ravenheart International Film Festival

Centre Film Festival

Manchester Film Festival [bifa Qualifying] • Official Selection

Centre Film Festival • Official Selection

‘It’s Possible’ 2022

Webby Awards • Webby Award Honoree

Cannes Corporate Media And Tv Awards • Silver Dolphin

Dubai Lynx

Grand Prix In Entertainment

Bronze In Entertainment

‘Uproar’ 2020

Awards

Centre Film Festival • Won Best Cinematography In A Documentary

Official Selections

Sheffield Doc Fest [academy, BAFTA & BIFA Qualifying]

Athens International Film & Video Festival [academy Qualifying]

Durango Film Festival

Womex

Pheonix Shorts

‘Faisal’s Story’ 2019

Effie Awards

Gold In Seasonal Marketing

Silver In Fmcg

Bronze In Social Good

‘Welcome To My House’ 2017

Hollywood Music In Media Awards • Nominated For Best Indie Music Video