Mary Hasavari is a filmmaker with a very international background which includes Norway, Thailand and Iran. She's the founder of Matches Films where she produces, writes and directs films, series and advertisements. Mary made her first short film at the age of 16, a documentary about black-metal kids. After graduating with a BA in marketing and an MA from London Film School, her film Before Spring earned her five nominations at five different film festivals, among them, Oscar-qualifying Bogota Short Film Festival. She also received honorable mentioning at The Isle of Wight International Film Festival.