About
Hossein (known to his friends and colleagues as Hoss) brings his unique experiences and worldview to all the stories he expertly crafts.
Specialising in powerful, humanistic, and narrative-driven storytelling, Hoss is a focused director, who knows how to convey the heart and soul of a campaign in a polished, precise and honest manner. Hoss has created compelling commercials and content for iconic names across Australia and around the globe, including Nike, Netflix and Mercedes-Benz.
His work has been showcased at Cannes Lions, numerous Academy & BAFTA qualifying festivals, and as a talented Cinematographer as well, he has featured in the Australian cinematographer magazine and campaign brief. Hoss is a member of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), the Australian Directors Guild (ADG) and the Australian Cinematography Society (ACS).
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
Winner for Craft - Design and Photography | MADC Awards 2024
Shortlist for Industry Craft - Cannes Lions 2024
Narrative
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