The Directors: Najeeb Tarazi | LBBOnline

Outsider director on relying on intuition, building an impromptu 3D scanning stage in a living room and being big into new technologiesThere are not many directors who went to Harvard and there are even fewer who also hold two patents in the field of computer graphics. In fact, there’s only one: LA-based Lebanese-American Najeeb Tarazi.After graduating from Harvard with a BA in physics, Najeeb’s film journey started at Pixar, where he worked as a technical director on fan favourites such as Toy Story 3 and Monsters University. After four years, he made his move into directing and has since had his work featured in Rolling Stone, Vice, Shots, and the front page of Reddit. He’s also received five Vimeo Staff Picks, including Vimeo’s ‘Best of the Year’ in 2022.From retro animation to cinematic live-action and everything in-between, Najeeb has crafted unforgettable experiences across commercials, music videos, and films. He’s collaborated with everyone from Uber, Microsoft and Snap to AC/DC and Tony Hawk. With his unique ability to blend storytelling and eye-popping VFX, Najeeb has become a sought-after artist and we can’t wait to see what he does next.Name: Najeeb TaraziLocation: Los AngelesRepped by/in: Outsider in the UK/AmsterdamAwards: Vimeo Best of
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