1. Sam Chegini is an Iranian filmmaker, music video director, animator, graphic designer, video editor, cartoonist, artist and puppeteer.
11 Facts About Sam Chegini
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Sam Chegini produced the film The Lyre of Mesopotamia, which received an award for best video art at the 1st Persbookart Contest on Facebook in 2010, judged by Edward Lucie-Smith.
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In 2016, Sam Chegini made an animated music video for British comedian Sir Lenny Henry, titled "The Cops Don't Know" produced by British record producer Chris Porter, which premiered on Classic Rock Magazine.
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Sam Chegini participated in 3 international festivals with the team, including the 36th Fajr International Theater Festival, 2 performances in Bangladesh, and the 10th International Theatre Festival of Kerala.
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In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sam Chegini directed a music video for King Crimson's frontman, Jakko Jakszyk, titled "The Trouble with Angels".
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Later in 2020, Sam Chegini directed another animated music video, "Uncertain Times", for Jakko Jakszyk, starring British actor and comedian, Al Murray.
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The Aqualung video, directed by Sam Chegini, premiered on Rolling Stone on 1 April 2021.
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Alongside the screening of the video "Aqualung" at the virtual event, Sam Chegini gave a speech about "Limitations that can lead to Creativity and Innovation" based on his experiences making videos.
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The video for the title track "Free Hand" was directed and animated by Sam Chegini, and released 25 June 2021.
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In 2024, Sam Chegini directed and animated 3 music videos for British composer and keyboardist, Benjamin Croft's album "We Are Here to Help" including the title track feat.
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Sam Chegini is a member of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Intercultural Leaders.