Mehran Sanei
London based artist, brings abstract ideas and audio content to life through animation. His work has been featured by The Washington Post, Animation Magazine, and the BBC, with over 20 million views globally.
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Selected Works
Handling Art Critics
"Handling Art Critics" is a one-minute teaser based on How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz, Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic. The animation provides advice to artists on dealing with art criticism.
What Makes a Good Story
"What Makes a Good Story" is a short animation created in collaboration with Yuval Noah Harari, renowned historian and author of Sapiens, exploring his insights on storytelling and its impact.
"A Voice for Iran" is a short animation written and animated by Mehran Sanei, voiced by Brian Cox, acclaimed actor known for his role in Succession. The animation highlights the struggles of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, calling for justice and solidarity in Iran.
A Voice for Iran
Character Design
The characters’ overall aesthetic is inspired by traditional African masks. Most characters and other animation elements are created using micro-photographs of insects and other small creatures.
Character Design Process
Experience & Expertise
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London-based Animator with over 20 years of experience, specializing in crafting engaging audio-based content.
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Over 20M+ views on Instagram in the first year through Onimations, animations based on audiobooks or recordings that inspired global audiences.
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Collaborated with renowned figures such as Yuval Noah Harari and Robert Greene to bring their messages to life through compelling animated content.​​
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Works have been featured on international platforms such as The Washington Post, Animation Magazine, and the BBC, and showcased in cinema theatres, concert halls, universities, and other venues, including YouTube Theater and the UK House of Parliament.​​​
Trusted by Visionaries
"Working with Mr. Sanei was a distinct pleasure, as he has the mind of a true creative artist. He actively seeks ways to expand the vocabulary of his chosen art form and is dedicated to innovative technical problem solving. In my experience, Mr. Sanei is a true original poised to do great things."
"Mr. Mehran Sanei has been an exemplary colleague, creating hundreds of short- and long-format videos about a variety of subjects. He has been creative, punctual, responsive, and open to criticism, all the qualities one can ask for in a colleague."
"Mehran has created several animated shorts for Oneworld Publications, and we couldn’t be happier with his attentiveness, time management, creativity, and the quality of his work. Highly recommended!"
Novin Doostdar
Three-time Man Booker Prize-winning Co-founder of Oneworld Publications
ndoostdar@oneworld-publications.com
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"The BBC is extremely grateful for the expertise and professionalism of Mehran. His work has allowed the broadcaster to tell sensitive stories in a creative and sympathetic manner, whilst ensuring we engage with our audience. Mehran was proactive with taking an idea and offering suggestions, storyboarding treatments ultimately producing work of the highest industry standards. I cannot recommend Mehran enough to any individual or organization looking to tell stories in effective, digital dynamic ways."
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