Nara Ali
Co-Founder & Executive Director / Executive Producer
A multidisciplinary artist with a foundational background in acting and dance,
Nara blends her deep intuition for movement, emotion, and performance with
high-level creative production. Having spent years on stage and in front of the
camera, she approaches every project with a rare understanding of rhythm,
pacing, and human expression. At Almost Real, Nara shapes the agency’s creative
vision and operational rhythm, specializing in translating raw, high-concept ideas
into sharp strategy, seamless production workflows, and cinematic visual execution.
Nara.Ali@almostreal.pro
Fuad Shafiyev
Visual Director & Co-Founder
Fuad established the visual language of Almost Real, shaping
the aesthetic identity behind every project. Having formed his artistic
eye and perspective through his time in the Middle East, his passion
for cinema informs his mastery of light, shadow, and atmospheric storytelling
across analog and digital formats. He specializes in framing narrative imagery
and executing elevated, cohesive visual direction.
Fuad.Shafiyev@almostreal.pro
Awa Doumbia
Associate Executive Producer
Awa combines her background as a former model with deep expertise in
media production and creative logistics. Having spent years on high-profile
sets in front of the camera, she brings a unique perspective to set management,
talent coordination, and workflow rhythm. She specializes in translating complex
creative concepts into organized execution, keeping timelines, budgets, and
resources operating in sync.
Awa.Doumbia@almostreal.pro
Bartosz Lasecki
Composer and Music Producer
Bartosz Lasecki is a Polish-American composer and producer from New York
whose forward-thinking style fuses cinematic orchestration, modern electronics,
and intimate human performances. Building on classical traditions, advanced
production techniques and his passion for experimentation, he creates immersive
soundscapes that push the boundaries of contemporary music.