Sara Fattahi, a multifaceted and gifted individual, was born in the culturally rich and historically significant city of Damascus in the year 1983.
Noted animation professional Fattahi has garnered recognition within the industry by collaborating with esteemed broadcasting organizations such as Al Jazeera Kids and SpaceToon, infusing her distinctive viewpoint into the realm of animation.
Throughout her illustrious career, Fattahi's impressive portfolio has also encompassed a period of time spent as an art director for a series of soap operas, spanning from 2003 to 2008, thereby exemplifying her remarkable adaptability and meticulous attention to detail.
Since 2010, Fattahi has embarked on a solitary journey as an independent filmmaker and producer, traversing a diverse range of projects that have spanned several years.
Notably, her creative endeavors have included collaborative efforts with researchers and writers on short films, a pursuit that commenced in 2014. This marked a pivotal moment in her career, as it represented the commencement of her foray into the realm of documentary filmmaking.
Fattahi's inaugural short documentary, "27 METERS," made its debut in 2013, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career as a filmmaker. The feature-length documentary that followed, "COMA," was produced in 2015 and went on to receive widespread critical acclaim, solidifying its position as a standout in the world of documentary filmmaking.
This groundbreaking film, "COMA," earned a plethora of prestigious accolades, including the 'Regard Neuf Award' for the Best First Feature Film at Visions du Réel 2015, a testament to its innovative storytelling and technical expertise. Additionally, "COMA" received the FIPRESCI Award at the Viennale 2015, further cementing its status as a film of note.
The documentary's impressive festival run included screenings at some of the most renowned film festivals in the world, including MoMA's Doc Fortnight 2016, Berlin Critics' Week 2016, and São Paulo 2016, among others. These festival appearances provided a platform for "COMA" to be shared with a global audience, allowing its powerful storytelling and cinematic craftsmanship to resonate with viewers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
As a result of its widespread critical acclaim and festival success, "COMA" has established itself as a landmark documentary in the world of cinema, setting a new standard for documentary filmmaking and paving the way for future generations of filmmakers to follow in Fattahi's footsteps.
