I'm me, Neda Shadanlou ندا
Writer & Director. Agency run away.
I was born into the Iran-Iraq war, and that's informed a lot of who I am.
I do cinematic drama with magical surrealism, and I love showcasing truths within our societies in unexpected ways.
After working as a Creative Director for household brands, like Netflix, Fairtrade, Klarna etc. I decided to pivot into the world of film.
This is my directing portfolio.
If you want to see what other people I've worked with think about me - check out my linkedin too:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neda-s/
2025 - Gold Jury Chairperson CC Awards
2024 - British Arrows - Winner Gold
2024 - British Arrows - Winner Gold
2024 - British Arrows - Winner Silver
2024 - British Arrows - Winner Bronze - Best Director Frank Budgen Award
2024 - EFN - Official Selection
2024 - North East International Film Fest - Official Selection
2024 - POFF - Official Selection
2024 - Crystal Palace International film Fest - Winner Best International Film
2024 - Cannes Lions - Winner Silver
2024 - Cannes YDA - Winner Gold
2024- Film Jury Creative Circle Awards
2024 - Creative Circle - Gold Winner Best Direction Short film
2024 - Creative Circle - Gold Winner Best Short film
2022- Creative Circle Awards - Gold Winner Best Craft
2022 Drum Awards - Best Winner Advertising Campaign Overall
2021 - Awwards - Mobile Excellence Award Winner
2021 - FWA - Dev Award Winner
2021 Drum Awards - Best Visual Craft Winner
2021 Drum Awards - Best Interactive Winner
2020 Gold Jury Judge - Creative Circle - Film Craft
2019 Creative Circle Gold Award Winner
2019 Creative Circle Gold Award Winner
2019 Oniros Film Festival - Grand Jury Award Winner
2019 Silver Clio Award Outdoor Craft Winner
2019 Bronze Clio Award Poster Winner
2019 Bronze Clio Award Billboard Winner
2019 Creative Circle Silver Award Winner
2019 Creative Circle Silver Award Winner
2019 Creative Circle Silver Award Winner
2019 Kinsale Sharks Award - Gold Winner
2019 Kinsale Sharks Award - Gold Winner
2019 Bronze Kinsale Sharks Award Winner
2019 Marketing Week Masters Winner
2019 "Best Director" Nomination UnderWire Film Festival
2019 Caples Gold Award, Best in Show Winner
2019 Caples Gold Award , Best Copy Winner
2019 Caples Gold Award, Outdoor Winner
2019 Caples Gold Award, Strategy Winner
2019 Drum Awards Outdoor Nomination
2019 Drum Awards Craft Nomination
2018- Creative Circle - Gold Jury Judge - Neda Shadanlou - Film Craft
2014 PR AWARDS - "Campaign of the Year" Winner
2013 British Broadcast Promax Gold Award Winner -
