Minhaj Naeem
DIRECTOR / FILMMAKER
BIOGRAPHY
Salomon, a son to missionary parents who opened his eyes to the world, is a self-taught filmmaker whose international background—a childhood spent in Johannesburg, Dubai, and Sydney—figures strongly in his distinctive, visceral yet meditative work. His textural and experimental voice looks to find new ways of exploring visual and narrative storytelling - always with a human story at its core.
His work has garnered recognition across the world, with 15 Vimeo Staff Picks, multiple wins and nominations at Academy Qualifying Film Festivals (Clermont-Ferrand, Leeds IFF, Manchester IFF, Tirana IFF) for his short film MOEDER, inclusions in both the Saatchi & Saatchi and 1.4 New Directors Showcases, two Golds and three Silvers at the YDAs, a Gold Cannes Lion, multiple AICP wins with work featured at the MOMA, a couple of UKMVA wins - and a growing list of awards from the industry including the British Arrows, Cannes and D&AD.
His body of work includes short films like POCKET/WARD, high-profile commercials for brands like Nike, Apple, and BMW, and music videos for artists like Victoria Monét and FKA twigs. Whether working with A-list celebrities or unknown talent, Salomon brings the same level of craft and care to every project.