About
Hossein ‘Hoss’ Khodabandehloo is an award-winning cinematographer and storyteller whose work spans formats, continents, and cultures. With projects filmed across Australia, Asia, and Europe, his portfolio includes feature documentaries, feature films, vertical dramas, experimental XR installations, and commercial campaigns for global brands such as Nike, Netflix, Mercedes-Benz, and Domain.
A three-time ACS Award winner (Bronze & Silver) and ADG Best Direction nominee, Hoss’s work has screened at international festivals, been featured in Australian Cinematographer Magazine, and shortlisted at Cannes Lions.
Moving fluidly between narrative, branded, and emerging formats, Hoss continues to craft human-centred, visually bold stories that connect with audiences worldwide, whether on the big screen, online, or in immersive new mediums.
Selected Press
Commercial
Campaign Brief / The Work 2024 Contenders
Campaign Brief / The Brain Cancer Centre | Director (2023)
Campaign Brief / Transport Workers Safety | Director + D.O.P (2023)
Campaign Brief / My Place Air | D.O.P (2023)
Campaign Brief / Boundless Possible | Director + Editor (2018)
Narrative
Australian Cinematographer / The Untold (2021)
Australian Cinematographer / Shepherd’s Pie (2020)
Australian Cinematographer / Sammy the salmon (2019)
Selected Awards
Commercial
A.C.S VIC Bronze Award for Art, Innovation & Specialised Cinematography 2025
Mumbrella CommsCon Awards - Best Internal Comms shortlist 2025
Winner for Craft - Design and Photography | MADC Awards 2024
Shortlist for Industry Craft - Cannes Lions 2024
A.C.S VIC Bronze Award for Entertainment & TV Magazine 2024
A.D.G Nominee for Best Direction for Commercial Content 2024
Narrative
A.C.S VIC Silver Award for Serial TV & Comedy Series 2025
Channel 9 / WASA Cinematography Award
Best short cinematography | New York Cinematography Award
Best short cinematography | Los Angeles Cinematography Award
Best short drama | European Cinematography Award
