Raman Djafari

Raman Djafari is a multi-awarded director based in Berlin. Raman has created visuals for some of the biggest musicians and brands around the world, including Elton John, Dua Lipa, Ashnikko, Coldplay, Squid and Spotify. A mixed media filmmaker, with a surreal, distinctive style, their award-winning Cold Heart music video was beamed across the world during Elton John’s Glastonbury performance and has amassed over 500 million views on YouTube.

Coldplay

feelslikeimfallinginlove

UKMVA WINNER

Best Animation in a Music Video

BBC Euros

More Twists, More Turns

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Elton John & Dua Lipa

Cold Heart

Raman's film took over the Pyramid stage during Elton John's Glastonbury performance!

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COLLABORATORS

Translation NYC • Adult Swim • Spotify NYC • Ashnikko • Elton John •Dua Lipa • Squid • Coldplay • BBC

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Coldplay 'feelslikeimfallinginlove'
UKMVA - Best Animation

Ashnikko 'Worms'
British Animation Film Festival - Best Music Video
BMVA - Best Animation: 2nd Place
Vimeo Staff Pick
Manchester Animation Festival - Best Commissioned Film: Winner
Young Director Awards - Music Video: Winner
UKMVA - Best Animation: Shortlisted
Ciclope - Best Animation: Finalist
London International Animation Festival - Best Music Video: Winner
British Arrows - Animation Craft: Best Music Video - Shortlisted

Elton John & Dua Lipa 'Cold Heart'
Manchester Animation Festival - Best Commissioned Film: Winner
1.4 - On The Cusp - Animation: Shortlisted

Squid 'Pamphlets'
UKMVA - Best Animation: Shortlisted

Lucky Chops 'Traveler'
Annecy Festival - Best Commissioned Film: Crystal Award

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