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Traveler of the Horizon

In a dry, barren desert that is no longer habitable, a man drags a heavy wooden box toward an unknown destination. Others with better travel conditions overtake him, yet he remains hopeful because he believes in his destination.

  • Hamid Bahrami
    Director
  • Hamid Bahrami
    Writer
  • Rahi Yusefi
    Writer
  • Hamid Bahrami
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 25, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Shooting Format:
    mov
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.33:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hamid Bahrami

Hamid Bahrami (b. 1972) is an Iranian filmmaker and visual artist based in Atlanta, USA. He earned a B.F.A. in Painting from the Art University of Tehran and has worked in animation, filmmaking, and visual arts for over two decades. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards from festivals such as the Tehran International Fajr Film Festival, Tehran International Animation Festival, and the Iranian International Cartoon Biennale. In 2001, he founded Bamdad Studio to produce short animated films and tv commercials.

In 2007, Bahrami moved to the U.S. and worked as a concept artist with Turner Studios while also collaborating with KANOON, a nonprofit promoting Middle Eastern arts. Since 2008, his works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at galleries such as ASIFA Atlanta, Homa Art Gallery (Tehran), Den Gallery (Kuwait), Hafez Gallery (Abu Dhabi & Jeddah), and Saatchi Gallery (London). Bahrami is currently developing a new short animated film titled One Thousand Days and One Night.

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Director Statement

My work exists at the intersection of reality and imagination, where poetry and imagery merge to seek new meanings of existence. In this visual world, impermanence, movement, and journey play a central role, with narratives drifting between time, space, philosophy, and mythology.

I strive to create spaces where objects and characters transcend their literal functions, reflecting inner experiences. Movement in my work flows not only on a visual level but also in deeper meaning—sometimes leading to wandering, sometimes to sudden revelation. Ultimately, my art is an invitation to an inner journey, one that leads not to a destination but to a renewed understanding of self and the world.