Aram Naman

​Aram Naman (b. 2003, Sulaymaniyah) is an independent Kurdish filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer whose ancestral roots lie in Kirkuk, where he was raised. Currently pursuing his academic studies in the Department of Filmmaking at the College of Fine Arts, University of Sulaymaniyah, Naman utilizes cinema as a universal and profound medium to explore philosophical, psychological, and intellectual concepts.

​Naman’s creative journey began in the realms of painting and fine arts. This rich background in understanding form, visual composition, and the interplay between light and shadow cultivated a "visual-first" philosophy in his cinematic work. He approaches cinema not merely as a conventional tool for narrative storytelling, but as a way of perceiving the world through moving canvases. This philosophy defines his distinct stylistic signature, wherein the boundaries between minimalist realism and unpredictable surrealist elements dissolve, allowing the atmosphere and rhythm of the frames to become the very essence of the narrative.

​In the filmmaking process, Naman emphasizes a multifaceted approach behind the camera. He maintains creative control over most major stages of production—spanning conceptualization and screenwriting to editing, color grading, and poster design. This technical versatility ensures that the authenticity of his artistic vision remains uncompromised from the initial concept to the final frame on screen.