From California, To Chicago, Mathew Sharifi is a multimedia artist. A writer director with a passion for photography and videography, he has explored many areas of art and constantly strives to improve his craft. When not writing or watching films, you can find him strolling Chicago's streets on photo walks or working with artists to create visualizers and music videos.
Within his film work, Sharifi enjoys a wide range of genres. The surreal and comedic call to him, and it becomes evident he has a fondness for unhappy or unfortunate protagonists.
“I wanted to make an honest film. No lies whatsoever. I thought I had something so simple to say. Something useful to everyone. A film to help bury forever all the dead things we carry around inside. Instead, it’s me who lacks the courage to bury anything at all. Now I’m utterly confused, with this tower on my hands.”
- Guido from 8 1/2