Nicholas Taghavi is a multi-skilled creative specialising in content creation as a filmmaker, live music and portrait photographer, with an aptitude for creating highly effective visual content within the arts sector. He has a track record of taking lead responsibility in the production of documentaries, multi-cam performances, music videos and music promos.
Nicholas has a passion for storytelling and is an enthusiastic self-starter. He has the ability to translate creative ideas into creative content by taking a conscientious approach and ensuring not to skim over the detail. Nicholas is able to develop content in either audio, film or photography with the ability to assemble and lead high performing teams from development through delivery. In his 10 years of experience, he has worked within the music sector and alongside media organisations, artists agencies and community groups to help shape creative content.
In 2022 his work as a Creative Content Producer at the Horniman Museum and Gardens was awarded ‘Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022’ the largest museum prize prize in the world.
Projects
- Spiral Hospitality FestSpiral's immersive programmes and events work ensure every young person is excited about their future, motivated to strive for a fulfilling career, and equipped with the technical and transferable skills to progress in their journey to employment. Hospitality entrepreneurs and employment organisations came together to showcase why their industry is a fantastic start to your career. Hosted by the team at Lost in Brixton, young attendees were invited to discover live job opportunities, network w
- Balamii Summer Series (Recap Video)Balamii Radio Summer Series at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Four gigs in the Bandstand, produced in conjunction with Balamii and as part of the 696 Project. Featuring Steam Down, RADA, Lex Amor, Demae, Goya Gumbani, The Colours That Rise, Joe Armon-Jones and Lynda Dawn. Executive Producer: Adem Holness Producer: Nicholas Taghavi Camera ops: Abdulrahman Salih, Mitch Allen and Wayon Dale Multi-cam Director: Joshua Roberts Vision Mixer: Joshua Roberts Drone Operator/Pilot: Jed Ponsford
- Balimaya Project - City of God (Sunken Gardens Performance)A multi-cam capture of the Balimaya Project performing City of God at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Led by composer/arranger and a leading UK-based Djembe player, Yahael Camara Onono and featuring members of bands including Kokoroko and Seed Ensemble, Balimaya Project intently synthesize and bridge London’s bustling jazz circuit with traditional repertoire and folklore of the Mandé peoples of West Africa, and in turn connect the music’s contemporary and ancestral forbears. This pe
- 696 Resident Artist: Afronaut Zu (Documentary)The Horniman Museum and Gardens, 696 Resident Artists programme is for music artists at the cutting edge of south London’s music scene. During a year-long residency, Resident Artists will develop an artistic project in response to the Horniman’s collection of musical instruments which is one of the most comprehensive and exciting in the UK. London-based solo artist and musical collective member Afronaut Zu of Nigerian descent, Afronaut Zu’s sound and approach to music is largely shaped by cult
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Projects credited in
- Tagharv - Pain For Another Day (prod. by R1CH) [Music Video]Pain For Another Day was written from a place of anger and helplessness. Filmed on location in the empty halls of the music gallery at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Producer: Nicholas Taghavi Director: ABDULISMS Co-Director: Nicholas Taghavi Cinematographer: ABDULISMS Stylist: ABDULISMS Photographer: Ray Amoah Graphics by ABDULISMS Colourist: ABDULISMS Editor: ABDULISMS ABDULISMS is a London based British born Iraqi/Irish freelance creative director and digital content producer. Grow
Work history
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Founder, Producer and Creative DirectorEntervision Films
- London, United KingdomFreelance
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2021 -
• Balamii Summer Series (Recap Video)
• Balimaya Project - City of God (Sunken Gardens Performance)
• 696 Resident Artist: Afronaut Zu (Documentary)
• 696 Resident Artist: Richie Seivwright (Documentary)
• 696 Resident Artist: Roxanne Tataei (Documentary)
• 696 Resident Artist: Eerf Evil (Documentary)
• 696 Resident Artist: DemiMa (Documentary)
• The Dishevelled Peaches - Hard to Please (Live Session)
• Lewisham Music at the Fellowship (Documentary)
• Who are the 696 Promoters? (Documentary)
• The Original Jerk Cook Out (Recap Video)
• What is Form 696? (Documentary)
• Tagharv - Letter To Me Luvleh (Lyric Video Teaser)
2019 -
• Anthony Anaxagorou - Visit The Tombs (Music Promo)
• Dizraeli ft. Vanessa Kisuule - Answer Me This (Music Promo)
• Birdspeed - Bed (Multi-Cam Live)
• Amy McAllister - Forever Young (Multi-Cam Live)
• Inua Ellams - Shame Is The Cape I Wear (Multi-Cam Live)
• Chris Redmond - Porcupine (Multi-Cam Live)
• Georgi Kay - Wake Up (Live Session)
• Bone Cult - Cruel (Music Video)
• Taliwhoah - Run Along (Live Session)
• Benjamin Hawkins London (Documentary)
2018 -
• Dotty - Change Up (Live Session)
• R1CH - Daze For Days (Music Video)
2017 -
• Jay Alexzander ft. LK - F.W.U (Music Video)
• Mobo Unsung: Jay Alexzander (Documentary)
2016 -
• The Garden Festival (Recap Video)
Live Camera OperatorNational Theatre
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Camera rehearsal for Othello.
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Skills
- Film
- Music Videos
- Camera Operation
- Directing
- Digital Video
- Coordination
- Documentary Film
- Producing
- Video Editing
- Team Leadership
Education
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Film TV ProductionThe University of Hertfordshire
- United Kingdom
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Awards
Museum of the Year 2022Art Fund
Horniman Museum and Gardens was announced as the winner of £100,000, the world's largest museum prize. My work as a Creative Content Producer at the Horniman Museum and Gardens on the 696 project contributed to this award.T
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Best Creative WorkThe Garden Festival
Winner of the 'Best Creative Work' competition at The Garden Festival 2013 in Croatia.