Ahmed Sinan

Ahmed Sinan (born 19 March 1990) is a Maldivian director, graphic designer, cinematographer and editor.

Career Ahmed Sinan made his career debut with Dark Rain Entertainment's production, Happy Birthday (2009) by working as the title animator and creating visual effects. The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off. Using a single laptop and working on a daily basis all by himself, the project took him two months to be completed. Upon release, the film received generally negative reviews from critics though its visual effects were particularly praised. At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards Sinan earned his first Gaumee Film Award for Best Visual Effects.

In 2016, Sinan occupied the director's seat alongside Fathimath Nahula for the horror film 4426. Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews from critics. Ahmed Nadheem of Avas labelled the film as a "masterpiece" and praised Nahula's expertise in direction with Sinan's infused "technical quality" in the film. "At a point it became obvious that Sinan was roped in for the film to uplift the standard in its technical department". Ahmed Adhushan reviewing for Mihaaru praised his work in the film. "The technical department has raised the bar in the film. From the crisp and sharp editing to its direction, Sinan needs to be applauded for his commitment". 4426 was declared as the highest-grossing Maldivian film of the year. At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards, Sinan received his second Gaumee Film Award for Best Visual Effects while being nominated in the same category for his work in the films; Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey, Hulhudhaan and Vaashey Mashaa Ekee. 2015

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Visual effect

Happy Birthday (2009) Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa (2010) Zaharu (2011) Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D (2013) Ingili (2013) Dhilakani (2013) Hulhudhaan (2014) Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen (2015) Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey (2015) Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016) 4426 (2016) Mee Loaybakee (2017) Vakin Loabin (2018) Goh Raalhu (2019) Maamui (2019)

Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2012 2nd Maldives Film Awards Best Visual Effects Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa 2014 3rd Maldives Film Awards Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Dhilakani Ingili Best Cinematography Hulhudhaan (Shared with Ali Shifau) Mikoe Bappa Baey Baey 2025 1st MSPA Film Awards Best Director Goh Raalhu Best Editor Goh Raalhu Best Cinematographer Maamui (Shared with Ali Shifau) November (Shared with Ali Shifau) Goh Raalhu (Shared with Adam Waseem) Best Visual Effects Maamui Vakin Loabin Goh Raalhu Best Sound Engineer Goh Raalhu (Shared with Ali Shifau) 5th Karnataka International Film Festival Best Cinematography November (Shared with Ali Shifau)