About Saeed Houshyar

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Filmmaker

Saeed Houshyar is an Austin-based filmmaker with a diverse background in screenwriting, directing, and editing. He began his creative journey writing scripts before expanding his craft into directing and post-production. His films have been recognized at festivals around the world, including the Manhattan Short Film Festival, Austin Short Film Festival, Austin Spotlight Film Festival, and more. Saeed specializes in AI-driven filmmaking, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools into his workflow to push the boundaries of modern narrative and visual storytelling.

CINEMATIC HIGHLIGHT
    From script to final cut: A showcase of my narrative and visual storytelling.

ZAR- A Short Film

ZAR was filmed in Austin-Texas in May 2026 with a small crew and a low-budget production approach and is currently in the process of applying to film festivals around the world.

Event & Documentary Highlights

Documenting live events, elevating brands, and visualizing music through a cinematic lens

Post-Productions 

Post-Production  | Editing • Sound Design

Core Skills

Pre-Production
Creative Direction & Scriptwriting: Expert in story architecture and character design for high-impact comedy series (e.g., Blue Nissan, 8M+ views).
Showrunning & Concept Development: Proven track record in developing hit TV formats (e.g., Dorehami, 15M+ views), including interview scripting and narrative strategy under tight deadlines.
Production Planning: Proficient in script breakdowns, shot listing, and storyboarding to streamline on-set efficiency and ensure visual continuity.
Production
Cinematic & On-Set Leadership: Experienced in directing large crews (70+) and professional talent for long-form series; expert in Sony FX, Blackmagic, and gimbal/drone operations.
Multi-Format Videography: Specialized in both cinematic storytelling and high-efficiency short-form production (conferences, commercials, and documentaries), including professional on-set audio and video recording.
Technical Problem Solving: Adept at real-time script adjustments and production management to meet rigorous filming schedules.
Post-Production
Advanced Editing & Color Grading: Mastery of Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut for cinematic long-form and high-retention social content.
AI-Enhanced VFX & Content Gen: Expert in element removal, digital relighting, and Visual Titling; utilizing Runway ML, Sora, and Google Flow for generative VFX, scene expansions, and creating cinematic or animated footage from scratch.
Sound Design: Specialized in SFX curation and Foley, leveraging AI tools (ElevenLabs, Runway ML) for rapid, high-quality audio-visual automation.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 ● Stockholm Syndrome: Best Director (Budapest Short Cut, Austin Spotlight – Austin
Under the Stars), Austin Short Film Festival — Finalist (Best Short Film), Best
Screenplay (Santa Monica Short Film Festival).
● Darkroom (Script): Manhattan Short Finalist, Creative Grant Recipient. 

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ZAR- A Short Film

Stockholm Syndrome (Short Film) Directed and edited an award-winning live-action short, translating the script into a complex production over a tight 2-day shoot. Director/Writer/Editor

Event & Documentary Highlights

Post-Productions

Blue Nissan (Seasons 1 & 2) Key creative force behind a hit two-season series on a major Persian streaming service (8M+ views). Wrote the entire run of the show, while directing and editing select key installments. Director/Writer/Editor

Another I (Animated Series) Editor&Writer

Core Skills

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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