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Arman Sayat

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Arman Sayat
When a determined young woman hunts her sister's husband for murder, her quest takes a chilling turn when she's kidnapped by a ruthless Mexican cartel for human trafficking.
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Arman Sayat is a visionary filmmaker whose bold cinematic voice bridges the cultural landscapes of Central Asia and the United States. An accomplished director, cinematographer, writer, and editor, Arman brings a rare fusion of emotional storytelling and technical precision to every frame he creates.

Originally from Kazakhstan, Arman's creative journey was shaped by the post-Soviet transformation of his homeland-a time that forged his deep sense of resilience and sharpened his artistic lens. Now based in Los Angeles, he is completing his MFA in Filmmaking at the prestigious New York Film Academy, where he has honed his craft and brought stories to life on legendary backlots like Universal Studios, Hollywood.

His award-winning work spans powerful dramas and psychological thrillers, including On the Other Side of the Road (2023), where he served as writer and cinematographer, and Mr. Nightmare (2024), a gripping psychological film he directed with chilling visual clarity.

With a strong foundation in editing, cinematography, and directing, Arman excels at weaving together narrative and image, seamlessly blending visual aesthetics with technical mastery. His films are marked by emotional depth, striking compositions, and a distinctive global perspective that resonates across cultures.

Driven by a passion for storytelling and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Arman Sayat is a rising force in international cinema-one whose work captivates, challenges, and ultimately inspires.
BornJune 16, 1995
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BornJune 16, 1995
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Angry Lily (2025)
    Angry Lily
    Short
    • Director(directed by)
    • 2025
    Mr Nightmare (2024)
    Mr Nightmare
    Short
    • Director
    • 2024
    AfterParty
    AfterParty
    Short
    • Cinematographer
      On the other side of the road (2023)
      On the other side of the road
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023

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      Director



      • Batman: Horror Night - Fan Film
        • Director
        • Pre-production
        • Short



      • Angry Lily (2025)
        Angry Lily
        Short
        • Director (directed by)
        • 2025
      • Mr Nightmare (2024)
        Mr Nightmare
        Short
        • Director
        • 2024
      • Ana Karina Cano, Arman Sayat, Sebastian Alvarado Perdomo, Ahmad Zalan, and Ayaulym Sayat in Letter (2023)
        Letter
        Short
        • Director (directed by)
        • 2023
      • Dorna Amri, Arman Sayat, and Sebastian Alvarado Perdomo in Family Issues (2023)
        Family Issues
        Short
        • Director
        • 2023
      • Ana Karina Cano and Anatolii Reeves in Recipe for Luck (2023)
        Recipe for Luck
        Short
        • Director
        • 2023
      • David Duplechin, Ana Karina Cano, and Arman Sayat in Sound of silence (2023)
        Sound of silence
        Short
        • Director (directed by)
        • 2023
      • Ana Karina Cano and Arman Sayat in Out of Range (2022)
        Out of Range
        Short
        • Director (directed by)
        • 2022
      • Arman Sayat, Ayaulym Sayat, Arnai Sargaskayev, Siyovush Kurbonkhonov, Adina Sayat, and Askar Bumaga in The Others: INK (2021)
        The Others: INK
        Short
        • Director
        • 2021
      • Arman Sayat, Ayaulym Sayat, Adina Sayat, Adel Markalykova, Maksim Kozorezov, David Zhart, Faiz Muslim, Amir Abdrakhim, Alisher Munatayev, Eldana Munatayeva, Andrei Pivnenko, and Clause Sayat in Violence is violence: no excuse (2021)
        Violence is violence: no excuse
        Short
        • Director
        • 2021

      Cinematographer



      • AfterParty
        • director of photography
        • Post-production
        • Short
      • Counting Clouds
        • Cinematographer (cinematography)
        • Post-production
        • Short



      • It's Us or Them (2025)
        It's Us or Them
        Short
        • Cinematographer (cinematography)
        • 2025
      • On the other side of the road (2023)
        On the other side of the road
        Short
        • Cinematographer
        • 2023
      • Marielene Jones, Maegan Mitchell, Arman Sayat, Daniel Fernandez, and Shannon Shae Marie in How'd I get here (2023)
        How'd I get here
        Short
        • Cinematographer (cinematography)
        • 2023
      • Arman Sayat, Ayaulym Sayat, Arnai Sargaskayev, Siyovush Kurbonkhonov, Adina Sayat, and Askar Bumaga in The Others: INK (2021)
        The Others: INK
        Short
        • Cinematographer
        • 2021
      • Arman Sayat, Ayaulym Sayat, Adina Sayat, Adel Markalykova, Maksim Kozorezov, David Zhart, Faiz Muslim, Amir Abdrakhim, Alisher Munatayev, Eldana Munatayeva, Andrei Pivnenko, and Clause Sayat in Violence is violence: no excuse (2021)
        Violence is violence: no excuse
        Short
        • Cinematographer
        • 2021

      Editor



      • Batman: Horror Night - Fan Film
        • Editor
        • Pre-production
        • Short



      • Silent Waves
        Short
        • Editor (edited by)
        • 2025
      • Mr Nightmare (2024)
        Mr Nightmare
        Short
        • Editor
        • 2024
      • On the other side of the road (2023)
        On the other side of the road
        Short
        • Editor
        • 2023
      • Marielene Jones, Maegan Mitchell, Arman Sayat, Daniel Fernandez, and Shannon Shae Marie in How'd I get here (2023)
        How'd I get here
        Short
        • Editor (edited by)
        • 2023
      • Ana Karina Cano, Arman Sayat, Sebastian Alvarado Perdomo, Ahmad Zalan, and Ayaulym Sayat in Letter (2023)
        Letter
        Short
        • Editor
        • 2023
      • Dorna Amri, Arman Sayat, and Sebastian Alvarado Perdomo in Family Issues (2023)
        Family Issues
        Short
        • Editor (edited by)
        • 2023
      • Ana Karina Cano and Anatolii Reeves in Recipe for Luck (2023)
        Recipe for Luck
        Short
        • Editor
        • 2023
      • David Duplechin, Ana Karina Cano, and Arman Sayat in Sound of silence (2023)
        Sound of silence
        Short
        • Editor (edited by)
        • 2023
      • Ana Karina Cano and Arman Sayat in Out of Range (2022)
        Out of Range
        Short
        • Editor
        • 2022
      • Arman Sayat, Ayaulym Sayat, Arnai Sargaskayev, Siyovush Kurbonkhonov, Adina Sayat, and Askar Bumaga in The Others: INK (2021)
        The Others: INK
        Short
        • Editor
        • 2021
      • Arman Sayat, Ayaulym Sayat, Adina Sayat, Adel Markalykova, Maksim Kozorezov, David Zhart, Faiz Muslim, Amir Abdrakhim, Alisher Munatayev, Eldana Munatayeva, Andrei Pivnenko, and Clause Sayat in Violence is violence: no excuse (2021)
        Violence is violence: no excuse
        Short
        • Editor
        • 2021

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      Angry Lily Official Trailer
      Demo Reel 0:49
      Angry Lily Official Trailer
      Arman Sayat Cinematography
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      Arman Sayat Cinematography
      Arman Sayat Cinematography
      Demo Reel 0:55
      Arman Sayat Cinematography
      Mr Nightmare Official Trailer
      Demo Reel 0:43
      Mr Nightmare Official Trailer

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        • June 16, 1995
        • Almaty, Kazakhstan

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        • Asian
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        • Kazakh

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