Sherwin Akbarzadeh

Movies

The Giants
Cinematography
A portrait of environmental folk hero & gay icon Bob Brown, who took green politics to the center of power. His story is interwoven with the life cycle of the ancient trees he's fighting for.
Shayda
Cinematography
A young Iranian mother finds refuge in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter.
Yaz Queens
Director of Photography
YAZ QUEENS follows 11 year-old raptress Yasemin as she reconnects with her Turkish father after 8 years apart.
Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography
Cinematography
With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by  Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe. 
Alba
Cinematography
The fragile relationship between a father and daughter is tested, when an unexpected call jeopardizes their time together.
Tâm
Cinematography
Tâm wakes up in a strange hotel room. As she pieces together the night before, she realizes she is not alone.
A Drone Opera
Additional Director of Photography
A self-contained and uniquely seductive world featuring custom built drones with live video feeds, laser set-design, opera singers and an original libretto that combines to drive a narrative of desire, fear and destruction.
17 Sal Va Yek Rooz
Gaffer
Reality and expectation collide as Mona delves into her past and prepares to meet her estranged Iranian father.