MAHNAZ
YAZDANI

Cartoonist, Illustrator and Animation Director
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Animation

`“I began my career as a traditional 2D animator in 2001, working on various short animations and TV series in roles such as animator, character designer, storyboard artist, and director. Now, I am more eager to write scripts and direct projects.

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Direction And Animate

I have been 2D animator in more than twenty projects including short ones and tv series from 2001 since then. For many years, I created animations on paper, then transitioned to frame-by-frame animation using Toon Boom Harmony software. After receiving my MA in Animation in 2013, I began directing short animations

Scriptwrite

“I have been writing scripts for kids’ TV animation series and my own short animations for over 10 years. Most of my scripts and stories are humorous, much like the majority of my artworks.”

Cartoon

 “I have worked as an editorial cartoonist for many years, contributing to newspapers, magazines, and websites. My cartoons cover a wide range of topics, including social, environmental, and political issues. Some of my cartoons have gone viral and received national and international awards. You can find a collection of my most recent cartoons on the Cartoon Movement website, which is linked in my Linktree under contact information.”

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First-Prize--11th-Tehran-International-Cartoon-Bienneial---Iran-2017
Excellent prize “ International women cartoonists award” France-2019-france
Special-prize-second-national-'season-of-cartooon'-cartoon-Festival-Iran-2022
Excellent-prize-“13th-Urziceni-Festival-in-Romania-2019

Solo Cartoon exhibition, Isfahan, 2005

In 2005 I held my first solo exhibition, featuring a collection of cartoons covering various subjects. These works represented my initial endeavors in the realm of cartoon art and were well-received by audiences across a wide range of age groups. This milestone marked the beginning of my journey in showcasing my creative expressions through the medium of cartoons.

Solo Cartoon exhibition, Oslo,2019

In 2019, a two-week solo exhibition in Oslo, Norway, curated by Firuz Kutel, featured 40 of my cartoons created from 2013 to 2019.

Illustration

I began my professional illustration career in 2017, focusing initially on children’s books. Over time, my work expanded beyond books to include editorial illustrations and participation in various cultural and artistic events. This diverse range of activities has allowed me to develop my skills and explore different avenues within the field, and I continue to actively pursue these opportunities.

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Editorial

My work in this field encompasses a diverse range of projects, including individual illustrations and series commissioned by both local and international magazines, personal websites, and various companies. These works cover a wide array of subjects, demonstrating my ability to adapt and create engaging visuals for a multitude of purposes and audiences.

Direction and Animate of Short Animations

Man, Idol, Cat”, 2013

 “My first experience as an animation director was with my final university project. To my delight, it received an Honorable Mention for Best Script at the International Tehran Animafest in 2013.”

Awards:

Honorable Mention For the best Scriptwriter, International Tehran Animafest, 2013_Iran

Honorable Mention , I.R.I.B studental film festival, 2013_Iran

Nominated for the Best Animator, 13th Tehran International Short Film Festival, 2014_Iran

Nominated for Best Animated Movie, Eastern Breez FilmFest , 2014_Canada

 

With you, With you , 2015

“This is one of my favorite artworks. Singing by women is forbidden in Iran, so I created this piece for an Iranian singer there. I wrote a script based on the music, which tells the story of a girl trying to express her love to a boy, although the boy doesn’t seem very interested.” I created it in 2015.

 

“Help” , 2014

“This is another short animation I created in 2014. I wrote, animated, and directed it as a student project for my master’s degree. It became popular and won several awards at animation festivals.”

Awards:

Winner for Best Animation, 100 Film Festival, 2014_Iran

Winner First Prize for the Best Animated Movie, Harat Women International FilmFestival, 2014

Honorable Mention , I.R.I.B studental film festival, 2014_Iran

Third prize for The Best Animated Movies, We Film Festival, 2014_Iran

Nominated for the Best Scriptwriter, Iranian Cinema  Celebration FilmFestival, 2014_Iran

Nominated for Best Animated Movie, Eastern Breez FilmFest , 2014_Canada

Winner in Animation Category for December 2015, Cinefest LosAngles_US

Special Mention in Animation, International UfilmFest, 2016_Ukraine

A Little Joy, 2015

“While creating short animations, I was eager to make the shortest one I could. The result was “A Little Joy,” which created in 2015.

Awards:

Nominated for Best Animation, 100 Film Festival, 2016_Iran

First prize, Zanjan Short Films Festival, 2016_Iran

 

It’s time to sleep

Among all the music videos I’ve made, “It’s Time for Sleep” was the most challenging. The music is a lullaby by Samin Baghcheban, released in 1970. I created this animation as the final project for my MA in Animation. It’s a 7-minute traditional animation, hand-drawn on paper and digitally colored. It received an Honorable Mention for Best Animation for Kids at the International Tehran Biennial Animafest in 2015. Interestingly, I found that girls tend to enjoy it more than boys.”