Mani Mehrvarz is a multimedia artist, producer, and filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in media arts, filmmaking, and education. His pioneering work redefines moving-image storytelling through databased cinema, interactive documentaries, and video mapping, transcending traditional linear narratives.

He earned a Bachelor’s in Design and Communication, a Master’s in Intermedia and Video from Poznań University of Fine Arts in Poland, and a Ph.D. in Media Study from the University at Buffalo, New York. His doctoral research explored the materiality of media in artistic practice, merging radical media archaeology with object-oriented philosophy.

As an educator, Mani has taught documentary filmmaking and media theory for over seven years at the University at Buffalo and lectured in NYU’s Integrated Digital Media program, inspiring the next generation of media artists.

Since 2006, his innovative video and film works have been showcased at prestigious juried festivals worldwide, earning critical acclaim and awards. Through his bold creative practice, Mani continues to challenge conventional narratives and expand the frontiers of visual storytelling in the digital era.

My artistic journey weaves through the evolving landscape of creativity, where the analog and digital converge. As a child of the digital revolution, I navigate these realms with intuition, embracing innovation without hesitation.

I began as a graphic designer, viewing design as a sacred calling. Over time, its constraints felt limiting, and I turned to fine arts, where my voice could resonate freely. This shift led me to storytelling, crafting narratives that transcend traditional forms. Each project delves deeper into the essence of human experience, culminating in my work as a filmmaker.

I briefly explored teaching but found true fulfillment in creation over instruction. My passion for media philosophy drives me to uncover insights from the past to address our digital present. Life, to me, is a series of mediations—every act a thread in a larger narrative.

Whether through performance, a poster’s quiet power, or the immersive world of film, my work celebrates storytelling. It is the heart of my creative voyage, a constant guide through the currents of change.