About Me
Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.
About Me
Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.
About Me
Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.
About Me
Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.
About Me
Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.
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MEHRTASH MOHIT
Grants and Awards
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to receive recognition and support from some of the most esteemed organizations in the arts and film industries. These grants and awards have played a pivotal role in bringing my creative visions to life and have marked significant milestones in my journey as a filmmaker. Below is a selection of the grants that have supported my projects and the awards that have recognized my contributions to the field
Grants
Over the years, I have been fortunate to receive support from esteemed arts organizations across Canada, enabling me to bring meaningful projects to life.
Canada Council for the Arts
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Program: Concept to Realization
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Year: 2024
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Amount: $100,000
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Description: A dark comedy thriller set in Tehran, directed by Mehrtash Mohit, exploring the moral dilemmas of three estranged sisters as they navigate the deadly consequences of a nervous breakdown amidst societal and political strife
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Program: Concept to Realization
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Year: 2022
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Amount: $60,000
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Description: A narrative short about Hana who alongside her father and their loyal dog Ronaldo, embarks on a perilous journey to escape conflict, navigating treacherous landscapes and the depths of human resilience in search of a place to call home.
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Program: Research and Creation
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Year: 2022
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Amount: $25,000
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Description: A narrative drama feature-length screenplay that revolves around the themes of human morals and identity.
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Ontario Arts Council
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Program: Media Artists Creation Projects
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Year: 2021
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Amount: $10,000
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Description: A narrative short about Hana who alongside her father and their loyal dog Ronaldo, embarks on a perilous journey to escape conflict, navigating treacherous landscapes and the depths of human resilience in search of a place to call home.
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Toronto Arts Council
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Program: Individual - Media Artists
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Year: 2020
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Amount: $6,000
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Description: A narrative short about Hana who alongside her father and their loyal dog Ronaldo, embarks on a perilous journey to escape conflict, navigating treacherous landscapes and the depths of human resilience in search of a place to call home.
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Awards
In recognition of my work, I have been honored to participate in prestigious programs and receive accolades celebrating emerging filmmakers.
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Selected as one of ten promising Canadian filmmakers by the Irving Avrich Fund at TIFF (2024).
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Selected as one of five directors for the 2022 CFC Director’s Lab Cohort.