Sayna Fardaraghi is an award-winning British-Persian director whose diverse and captivating work is marked by a dream-like cinematography and aesthetic; she has a strong visual identity that threads through all her films. Through her films, Sayna aims to bring people together by exploring a feeling that we all relate to. Through an ethereal, and sometimes mystical lens, she finds the means to create a shared sense of understanding and relatability as her inspiration comes from personal experiences and conversations she has had with the people around her.

Her recent short film 'Waiting' won the Intel/Movidiam award for Best Director, Letterboxd's highest rated short film of 2021, and accolades from revered filmmakers Barry Jenkins and Nicholas Britell. A newest short 'Glint' is set for release in early 2025.

Sayna works regularly as a Director and Art Director with brands & labels such as NOWNESS, Sony Music, Burberry, Dazed Digital, Charles Jeffrey, and many others.