Hossein Khodabandehloo
Hossein ‘Hoss’ Khodabandehloo is a passionate director, cinematographer and storyteller.
Specialising in human stories and narrative-driven content, Hoss focuses on crafting authentic and polished visuals across various formats. His portfolio reflects a wide ranging body of work, including a feature documentary for SBS, an experimental XR installation showcased at MIFF 2024 and a horror proof of concept for Amazon Prime. Hoss has also had the privilege of working on successful vertical soap operas that have set new benchmarks on vertical streaming platforms.
In the advertising world, Hoss has contributed to campaigns for esteemed brands like Nike, Netflix, Mercedes-Benz and Domain, earning recognition such as an ACS Bronze Award. His work has been featured at major festivals and highlighted in Australian Cinematographer magazine. As a director, he was honoured with a nomination for Best Direction at the 2024 ADG Awards and shortlisted at Cannes Lions for his Public Transport Victoria campaign.
Hoss remains deeply committed to pushing creative boundaries, always striving to tell visually compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.