Cameraman (2026) | Directed by Arsalan Motavali

Arsalan Motavali's short “Cameraman” captures the everyday sacrifices, hopes and dreams of immigrant family life. Born in Iran, the filmmaker moved to the UK when he was two-years-old. After studying law, he pursued an MA at London Film School in Film Business. We premiered his debut film as a writer and director. Motavali grew up with vivid memories of watching home videos with his parents in London. It’s the everyday aspects of life those VHS tapes would record that inspired the the film. It depicts how challenges of displacement are met with humor, perseverance and an enduring commitment to finding a sense of belonging. Read our interview with the filmmakers here: https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/ Written & Directed by: Arsalan Motavali Starring: Sia Alipour, Isabella Nefarm, Martin Bassindale, Ayla Behresi Produced by: Precious Mahaga, Hayley Williams, Harry Chambers Executive Producers: Sam Ritzenberg , Bennett McGhee , Arsalan Motavali Director of Photography: Ebba Hult Production Designer: Rana Fadavi Costume Designer: Stina Campagna Hair and Makeup Designer: Sogol Razi Edited by: Sadaf Nazari, Jean-Philippe Blunt Casting Directors: Shaheen Baig, Naomi Jalil Original Music by: Ben Stanbridge BFI Network Executive Producer: Jo Cadoret Head of BFI NETWORK: Alice Cabañas Project Coordinator: Niamh Coogan Production Manager:Jamila Hardy First Assistant Director: Top Tarasin Art Director: Max Stranger Art Assistant: Keelin Coyle First Assistant Camera: Robert Stanton Second Assistant Camera: Casey Grosso, Jessica Averbeck Key Grip: George Ashley Johnson Sound Recordist and Mixer: Jon Gibson Gaffer: Charlie Lodge Sound Design and Mix: Tom Keats Colorist: Finlay Reid Additional Mix: Alex Wilson Thame Foley Artist: Richard Barber Audio Producer: Natasha Redhead Sound Facility: Grand Central Post VFX Artists: David Horsbugh, Chris Dunleavy, Kevin Marien Title Design: Arsalan Motavali, Luke Faulkne