Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor
Ali Shifau
Shifau receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2018
Born
(1977-05-19) 19 May 1977 (age 47)
Male', Maldives
Occupation(s)
director, cinematographer, editor
Years active
2006–present
Spouse
Aishath Yaadha
Children
2
Ali Shifau (born 19 May 1977) is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Shifau is the recipient of a number of awards, including seven Gaumee Film Awards, and four Maldives Film Awards. In 2018, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition.
AliShifau (born 19 May 1977) is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer and editor. One of the most successful filmmakers in Maldivian Cinema, Shifau...
Dark Rain Chronicles is a Maldivian anthology web series directed by AliShifau. The first season, comprising six revenge thriller short segments, premiered...
Mashaa Ekee (2016), produced by Dark Rain Entertainment and directed by AliShifau. Appearing in a small role, he did not receive much acclaim, as he was...
Moomin Fuad, Ravee Farooq, AliShifau and Abdul Faththaah. Produced by Mohamed Fuad, the film features an ensemble cast including Ali Ibrahim, Niuma Mohamed...
Halha which got delayed till 2019. In 2015, Shazleem appeared in the AliShifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen as a company fraud,...
romantic comedy drama web series written by Ahmed Zareer and directed by AliShifau. It stars Mohamed Manik, Aminath Rashfa, Mohamed Vishal and Adam Rizwee...
directed art film Hulhudhaan in a minor role. In 2015 he was cast in AliShifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen as a doctor, alongside...
2023 Maldivian film written by Ahmed Tholah and directed by AliShifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment,...
2007 Maldivian suspense thriller short film directed by AliShifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and written by Moomin Fuad, the film stars Ismail Rasheed...
Ifnaz Firag Sara Binth Mohamed Ravee Farooq Thaathi Adam MAR 04 Fureytha AliShifau Sharaf Abdulla Ravee Farooq Mohamed Manik Ahmed Saeed Mohamed Rifshan...
horror suspense thriller short film written and directed by AliShifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Manik...
In 2015, the studio produced two films. Their first release was the AliShifau-directed romantic film Emme Fahu Vindha Jehendhen (2015) starring Mohamed...
Amira Roanu Hassan Manik as Samad, Ryan's boss Adam Rizwee as Dr. Najaah AliAli Shazleem as Ahusan, Ryan's rival at work. Fathimath Shama as Meera's friend...
Maamui is a Maldivian 2019 comedy film directed by AliShifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film...
me) is a 2016 Maldivian romantic comedy film directed by AliShifau. Co-produced by Mohamed Ali and Aishath Fuad Thaufeeq under Dark Rain Entertainment...
and directed by AliShifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan, Mohamed Manik...
"aspiring actress proving her worth in the industry". This is followed by AliShifau-directed romantic film Hindhukolheh opposite Sharaf Abdulla, which narrates...
visual experience". This was followed by her vengeful performance in AliShifau-directed segment "Rankolhaa" from Dark Rain Entertainment's revenge thriller...
and experimenting with different genres. In 2013 Shafeeu featured in AliShifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D; first Maldivian 3D...
produced under several studios. Sinan's most recognized work came in 2013, AliShifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which serves as a prequel...
not the subject of critical acclaim. On the other hand, Moomin Fuad and AliShifau have been credited for redefining the Maldivian cinema with their own...
commercial success. Nimal's first release of 2010 was a special appearance in AliShifau's family drama Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa where he played and unnamed character...
Entertainment was digitally released in 2023. In this film directed by AliShifau, Abdulla played the role Imran, a hopelessly Romeo who helps Kiara, a...
2015 Maldivian thriller film directed by Ravee Farooq. Produced by Mohamed Ali under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Mohamed Manik and Aishath Rishmy...
the opening movie of the festival. Farooq's first release of 2010 was AliShifau-directed family drama Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa where he played the role...
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