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I am Syahmi Ahmad, a driven and experienced Camera Assistant and Camera Operator. I have in-depth equipment preparation, quick thinking and problem solving to aid film production. With the ability to communicate effectively with others, I hope to create an efficient environment and am enthusiastic about being part of creating visual arts.
I am passionate about collaborating on visual storytelling and bringing technical skills to life on set, from lighting to editing.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director of Photography at Langkah Rahmah
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Cinematic Documentary for MUIS.
Director of Photography at The People Who Made Open Haus – New Year’s Special
January 1, 2026 - PresentVideo Production Intern at Haus Asia
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026Supported video projects from production through post-production; Assisted on set with camera and production coordination; Edited episodes for Open Haus content; Worked closely with Producers, Creatives and Production Crew.
Video Production Intern at Write Haus Asia
August 1, 2025 - March 6, 2026Supported video projects from production through post-production; assisted on set with camera and production coordination; edited episodes for Open Haus content; worked closely with producers, creatives, and production crew.
Gaffer
January 1, 2025 - PresentGaffer for an Experimental Narrative Film.
Junior Grip at People Like Us
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Junior Grip on the web series People Like Us.
Junior Grip at People Like Us (Web Series)
January 1, 2024 - PresentSupported grip department with rigging and on-set logistics; assisted with physical camera support and equipment handling.
Assistant to Gaffer
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023Assist with helping Gaffer with lighting scenes. Check lighting functionality and packing of lighting equipment. Ensure lighting equipment was accounted for during shoots and maintain tidiness of the holding area.
Lighting Grip at People Like Us (web series) - Season 3
July 1, 2023 - PresentAssist Gaffer with lighting scenes, check functionality and packing of lighting equipment, ensure lighting equipment was accounted for during shoots, and maintain tidiness of the equipment holding area.
Director of Photography at The Garbage Man
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023FY P Short Film.
Freelance Camera Assistant
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026Supported cinematographers and senior camera crew across short-term projects; Assisted with camera setup, media handling, and on-set coordination.
Freelance Camera Assistant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - PresentSupported cinematographers and senior camera work on short-term projects; assisted with camera setup, media handling, and on-set coordination.
Intern at ALICE
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Supported camera department operations on professional productions; equipment preparation, on-set support, and breakdown.
Camera Assistant Intern at Alice
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Supported camera department operations on professional productions; Assisted with equipment preparation, on-set support, and breakdown.
Camera Assistant (Intern) at Alice
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Supported camera department operations on professional productions; assisted with equipment preparation, on-set support, and breakdown.
Lighting Grip at People Like Us Web Series
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Lighting grip for season 3. Assisted with lighting sequences, checked functionality and packing of lighting equipment. Ensured lighting equipment was accounted for during shoots and maintained tidiness of the equipment holding area.
2nd Camera Assistant & Camera Operator
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022Check functionality of equipment and packing for production. Perform Camera Assistant and/or Lighting Grip roles for the Director of Photography and Camera Operator. Assist in maintenance of tech equipment. Consolidating rushes to be passed to the Producer.
Camera Assistant freelance at Alice
January 1, 2022 - PresentFreelance Photographer at Raw Shotzz Communications
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Communicated with clients to plan event dates. In charge of the whole process from shooting, photo organization, editing and delivery of the final photos to the clients. Edited images on Adobe Lightroom.
Freelance Photographer at Rawshotzz
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Communicated with clients to plan event dates. In charge with the whole process from shooting, photo organisation, editing and delivery of the final photos to the clients. Edited images on Adobe Lightroom.
Education
Diploma in Broadcast Media (Distinction) at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Diploma in Broadcast Media (Distinction) at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Diploma in Broadcast Media (Distinction) at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Diploma in Broadcast Media (Distinction) at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Diploma in Broadcast Media at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019GCE O Level at Bedok View Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026O Level at Bedok View Secondary School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Diploma in Broadcast Media at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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