for bring my vision come to life.
Mohamett Derman is an independent filmmaker, actor, and writer known for his ability to take on multiple creative roles. As a self-taught artist, he has developed skills in directing, editing, cinematography, producing, screenwriting, and even casting — often working completely solo with minimal support. His passion lies in telling powerful stories through raw, cinematic visuals and emotionally driven characters.
In his filmmaking, Derman excels at building entire films from the ground up, carefully scouting locations, selecting actors, and shaping each scene with intention. His visual storytelling leans toward social drama, psychological thriller, and dark realism, often infused with mystery and personal pain.
As an actor, he is recognized for his versatility in dramatic, comic, and thriller roles. Derman often performs solo characters and prefers emotional roles that rely more on facial expression and body language than traditional dialogue. His performance style leans toward intensity, vulnerability, and psychological depth.
In his writing, Derman brings his personal vision to life with originality and passion. His stories are rooted in emotional truth and often explore identity, isolation, trauma, and transformation. With many future projects in development, he continues to create films that reflect both his inner world and the world around him.
  • Film editing (1 Credit)
    Dust Will Remember Me2025
    Short, Student
  • Acting (1 Credit)
    Dust Will Remember Me2025
    Short, Student
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    Dust Will Remember Me2025
    Short, Student
  • Writer (1 Credit)
    Dust Will Remember Me2025
    Short, Student
  • Director (1 Credit)
    Dust Will Remember Me2025
    Short, Student
Nominated
Dust Will Remember Me
Toronto global film festival
Toronto
2025
Official selection
Dust Will Remember Me
Timimoun international short film festival
Timimoun
2025
Official selection
Dust Will Remember Me
Lift-Off Global Network Online Sessions (First-Time Filmmaker Showcase
London
2025
Official selection
Dust Will Remember Me
Whittier film festival
Whittier California
2025
Honorable mention
Dust Will Remember Me
Films that move
College
East Africa
Business administration and management
20192024
Birth Date
August 12, 2003
Nickname
Derman
Birth City
Bosaso
Current City
Mogadishu
Height
1.81
Gender
Male
Pronouns
He/Him
Ethnicity
Somali
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Leo
His short film Dust Will Remember Me had its first-ever physical festival screening at the Whittier Film Festival in California (2025).
He received his first festival selection as a filmmaker through the Lift-Off Global Network Online Sessions (First-Time Filmmaker Showcase).
The Tamuz Shomron Film Festival personally reviewed his film Dust Will Remember Me among 439 international submissions and honored him with a personal waiver for the next edition.
He became one of the few Somali filmmakers to have an international festival screening in the United States, marking a milestone for his career.
His work Dust Will Remember Me explores themes of memory, silence, and resilience, earning recognition for its artistry by international programming teams.
He was officially recognized as an emerging filmmaker after his project was highlighted by Lift-Off Global Network, which specializes in discovering new voices in cinema.
His festival journey began with online recognition before moving into physical screenings, demonstrating his progression as an independent filmmaker.
He is among a growing generation of Somali indie filmmakers bringing authentic local stories to international audiences.
Festival programmers described his film as deeply moving and thoughtful, despite its exclusion from the final selection lineup (Tamuz Shomron Film Festival, 2025).
His film career milestones, including Whittier Film Festival and Lift-Off Global Network, have positioned him as one of the new voices representing Somali cinema on international platforms.
for bring my vision come to life.
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