I explore how documentary, decolonial thinking, migration, and everyday life intertwine to reimagine how we see and live social worlds.
BIOGRAPHY
I am amedia sociologist and filmmaker at the University of Sydney, researchingpublic sociologyanddocumentary film. My PhDfocused onIranian cinema, and my research exploresmigration,digital cultures, andvisual storytellingthrough creative and participatory methods.
At the University of Sydney, I support students from their first year to master’s level inSociology, andMedia & Communications, and I also mentor educators in these fields. My teaching is grounded in inclusive and transformative learning, helping students develop intellectually and engage meaningfully with the social world.
My work sits at the intersection ofSociology andMedia. I’m fascinated by the ways visual media shapes how we see and live everyday life. I like to bring theory andcreativitytogether, using film not just to study the social world but also to express it. This way of working lets memove between academic and artistic spacesto translate complex ideas into visual stories and to open new ways of thinking and talking about how we experience society.
My publications bring together sociology and film, with a focus on MENA contexts. They develop from my PhD on affective political imaginaries and everyday urban life, focusing on Iranian cinema, and extend to work on sociological filmmaking. Across my projects, I examine how visual forms shape social experience, particularly in relation to migration, and how meaning takes form through multimodality.
I have extensive experience in thefilm industry, including work as a film editor, producer, and member of international film festival selection committees. My background ranges from editing withAdobe Premiereto producing short films that explore social and cultural themes.
Always will be Aboriginal Land I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live and work, paying my respects to their Elders, past and present. I honor their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture, and extend my respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose resilience and contributions continue to shape our collective journey.
