Ladan Sahraei (Pronouns: She, Her) an Iranian-Canadian Deaf female film maker. She is the first deaf filmmaker in Iran, where she has made several short films, as well, two feature documentaries made in Canada. She has received awards and honours for her work. Filmmaking is her passion and is an avid supporter of the visual and performing arts, painting, and film in disability. Ladan loves to make films and documentaries. She enjoys traveling around the world and meet people from a different cultures.
Ladan lives and works on the Unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh people in Vancouver, BC.
She completed her Associate Degree in Physical Education, but later pivoted to studying graphics design before coming to Canada in July 2014.
Ladan has been actively involved on the boards of with a few other non-profit organizations including but not limited to: Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD), Vancouver Community College, Pride In Art Society, Kickstart Disability Arts, and Queer Arts Festival.
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To view visual art works completed by Ladan, please contact her by email.
Ladan is available to provide consultation on projects. Please email her at ladandeaf@gmail.com