Babak Zand is a creative director with three decades experience working with leading global brands and organisations.
Starting as a runner at RSA Films, he was soon serving as Ridley Scott’s assistant on major titles including “Columbus 1492” and “Black Rain”. As a freelance assistant director, Babak honed his craft with luminaries Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Mike Leigh, Alan Parker, David Bailey, Mehdi Norowzian and Graham Rose.
At Black Dog Films, Babak directed music videos for Asian Dub Foundation, Shed Seven, Broadcast, Monkey Mafia and Nightmares on Wax, for which he won a prize at the Edinburgh Film Festival. He began directing TV commercials and was represented by RSA Films for ten years before starting his own company, Stateless Films.
Babak has directed campaigns for global giants including HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, Unilever, Honda, Land Rover, General Motors, Nokia, Videophone and Nestlé. His films for tourism boards of Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Mexico resonate with the joy and relaxation of travel. He has also directed the acclaimed TV series Top Gear. In 2022 he completed three films with a combined $1million budget for Thailand’s biggest Fortune 500 company, PTT.
Renowned for his visually striking style and emotive storytelling, Babak infuses each project with unparalleled enthusiasm and dedication, elevating everyday imagery to convey profound richness and character. He works closely with each client to develop their identity over time and connect more meaningfully with customers and staff.
