Reza Shademan, born in Iran in 1984, began a new chapter in his life by moving to the UK in 2011 to pursue a Master’s degree in Cyber Security. While in London, he was captivated by the allure of Iranian theatre and actively participated as an actor with several UK-based Iranian theatrical groups. He also appeared as an actor in several short films, feature films, and TV series. This experience ignited a passion for storytelling within him, inspiring him to explore the world of filmmaking and the art of direction.