We were lucky to catch up with Nima Fakhrara recently and have shared our conversation below.
Nima, appreciate you joining us today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?
I learned what I do by immersing myself in the work—first as a composer, where I trained both formally and through relentless trial and error. Scoring for film became my gateway into storytelling, and from there, writing and directing felt like natural extensions. Each discipline taught me something different about timing, emotion, and human behavior. Looking back, I could’ve sped things up by letting go of the idea that I needed permission or mastery in one area before stepping into another. Just starting, creating, failing—that’s where the real growth happened. The most essential skills for me have been listening, discipline, and curiosity. Listening—not just in music, but to people, to silence, to the rhythm of a scene—teaches you how to tell stories. And curiosity keeps you pushing forward. The biggest obstacle, honestly, was mindset—feeling boxed into one identity, especially in an industry that likes to label you. Once I broke past that, everything started aligning.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m a composer, writer, and director with a background deeply rooted in storytelling through sound. I started my career as a composer for film and video games, where I learned to shape emotion and character through music—how a single note or silence could convey a story. Over the years, that instinct evolved into writing and directing, enabling me to craft narratives from the ground up. I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of image, sound, and emotion—whether I’m scoring a game, directing a film, or developing a story, I’m constantly searching for the most authentic way to reach people. My work encompasses full film scores and immersive game soundtracks to original screenplays and character-driven films. What sets me apart is my ability to approach storytelling from multiple perspectives—I’m not just thinking visually, musically, or narratively—I’m considering how everything connects. I take pride in the moments when audiences feel something they can’t quite articulate—that mark I aim to leave. For anyone exploring my work, I want them to know I’m not interested in repeating what’s already been done. I’m pursuing what feels personal, what challenges convention, and what reveals something true—whether it’s through a score, a scene, or a single line of dialogue.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Yes—my mission has always been to tell stories that resonate on a deeply human level, no matter the medium. Whether I’m composing, writing, or directing, I’m driven by the pursuit of truth within emotion—those raw, often unspoken moments that reveal who we truly are. I’m not chasing perfection or convention; I’m chasing connection. I want the work to challenge, to haunt, to move—something that lingers with the audience long after it’s over. That’s the goal: to make people feel, question, and remember.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
For me, the most rewarding part of being creative is the moment when something that once existed only in my mind becomes a reality—and it connects with someone else. Whether it’s a piece of music, a scene, or a line of dialogue, witnessing it resonate with an audience and evoke a reaction—be it emotion, silence, discomfort, or joy—that’s everything. It’s that quiet exchange between creator and audience that makes all the struggles worthwhile. You put something vulnerable into the world, and somehow, someone finds themselves within it. That connection—that’s the true reward.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nimaf.com
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