Born on September 2nd 1979 in Tehran, Iran. Abbas Jalali Yekta graduated in Cinema. He started his career as a character designer, storyboard designer and director by making short animated, documentary – animation and advertising films.
Abbas Jalali Yekta not only directing short animated films but also cooperate in producing feature film (Jamshid and Khorshid), TV series (History This Way).
● Winner of « best innovative animation » at Reel to Reel International film festival, 2015 for “Mr. Violet”
● Winner of « best animation » at The Sao Paulo International film festival, 2015 for “Mr. Violet”
● Winner of « Golden prize of best animation script» at Khane Cinema Celebration, 2015 for “Mr. Violet”
● Hononary diploma of « best experimental animation » at Tehran Biannual Animation Festival, 2014 for “Mr. Violet”
Filmography:
“Magic lamp Genie” : Director
“What is This” : Director
“Mani and Wandered Paintings City” : Director
“Shahnameh Stories” : Director
“Chalk Boy” : Director
“Lighthouse Lullaby” : Director
“Golden Lock” : Director
And his last film is Mr. Violet as Director.
He has been successful in over 40 international and nation festival.