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I met Nika Asgari for designing and editing the trailer for my first short film “Form” and since then I knew that I want her as my life Film Editor and Directing Counsellor for all of my projects to come. Besides having an expert level of skills in editing, Director Vision and Understanding the intentions of The Director, suggesting new angles and establishing proper rhythm and transition, most of the time the process of an art creation like Film Editing is a collaboration between Director and Editor, Nika establishes this connection in a best way possible. I can trust her to do different things to solve problems in unique ways, and I can believe that she wouldn’t rest until we get the best result possible. She does not perceive project as just “Projects”, she doesn’t finish the work, just to be finished and be done with it, she owns the production and she cares for it like her own.
I was just starting a media company called Zima when I met Nika. Because of her exceptional storytelling abilities, she was the one who gave our brand its conceptual and aesthetic characteristics. After that, I kept in mind to call her whenever I had a new idea. When it comes to completing ideas, I believe she is the best.
Working with Nika Asgari has always been an exciting experience for me. I believe creativity and commitment are the characteristics that always encouraged me to make her one of my first contacts for choosing an editor. Although many times because she was involved in other projects, he gave a negative answer; but if she acceptes to work on the project, the project is going to be delivered on time. I Remember we were on a Forsy project in a team effort, in a three-day action, in the best quality and shortest time. And if Nika Asgari is in the project, I have no worries.
I, Mehrshad Khordmandi, the director of Aysan's short film, collaborated with Nika on the same project. During this project, Nika did my editing work in the best possible way with all the energy she had to endure. Undoubtedly, my cooperation with Nika will continue.
I am Ali Ishtiaq, director, cinematographer, and editor, currently working in DW News. I, at this moment, confirm that Ms. Nika Asgari was the editor between 2009 and 2010 in Three industrial documentary projects, two documentaries in Asaluye, and a documentary made in Kurdistan on the topics of oil and Marble stone mining have cooperated with me, and I was completely satisfied with their work, ethics, and expertise.
I, Mahshid Gholamzadeh, am a writer in the field of screenplays, and I work as a freelancer. In the past year, I was honored to work with Nika. We had written a few short movies before; this time, Nika asked me to write two teasers for IRIB. I eagerly accepted, and our first collaboration began. Until then, I knew Nika as a professional editor. But while writing, Nika's creative, innovative mind proved that in addition to being a good editor, she is also a good writer and director. Working with Nika was very enjoyable, and it made my mind more active to leave the boundaries and cross them and let our minds fly. We sometimes look at each other and say, I wish such a circumstance would never happen. I hope the situation will go so I can work with this funny, kind, and caring girl again.
Our first meeting goes back to about 7 years ago. Nika joined our group and I was its associate producer and coordinator. It was a series of documentaries about Tehran city, named "Tehrangard", which was broadcasted on different channels of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Broadcast (IRIB). As a coordinator, I was really delighted to have her on our team, because she was responsible for her position and delivered projects on time with the best results. Besides, Nika was truly diligent and creative. I remember that she directed some episodes of documentaries and the result was extraordinary in comparison with the other directors. In addition, she works great as a member in teamwork projects and after that project, we do not lose contact. In fact, she is one of my best friends.
This is Mitra, and I am pursuing my Master's at the University of Calgary. I had the privilege to work with Nika Asgari on one of my university projects. It is a short video about my experience traveling between time and memory. She is undoubtedly so expert in her profession, film editing, and I am glad to know her. I only told her a rough idea about my project, but she developed it professionally, and I was really impressed by the result. She has unique ideas, and she knows what she is doing.