Biography: Born in Iran in 1987, Pirouz Nemati is an independent filmmaker, artist and actor currently based in Montreal. He studied photography, film, and media arts at Emily Carr University and holds a BFA in film production from Concordia University. Nemati’s films, video and photography work has been showcased in Iran, Canada and the U.S. Most recently he served as an executive producer, co-screenwriter, and actor in Matthew Rankin’s award winning film Universal Language, 2024.