I'm Ahmad Syahmid, a director of photography with hands-on experience across camera, lighting, and production workflows. I was trained in broadcast media and have worked in professional and agency environments through internships, freelance projects, and commissioned works. I enjoy collaborating on set, supporting senior crew, and contributing to visually coherent productions using Sony and Blackmagic workflows.

Ahmad Syahmid

I'm Ahmad Syahmid, a director of photography with hands-on experience across camera, lighting, and production workflows. I was trained in broadcast media and have worked in professional and agency environments through internships, freelance projects, and commissioned works. I enjoy collaborating on set, supporting senior crew, and contributing to visually coherent productions using Sony and Blackmagic workflows.

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I’m Ahmad Syahmid, a director of photography with hands-on experience across camera, lighting, and production workflows. I was trained in broadcast media and have worked in professional and agency environments through internships, freelance projects, and commissioned works. I enjoy collaborating on set, supporting senior crew, and contributing to visually coherent productions using Sony and Blackmagic workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate

Work Experience

Camera Assistant freelance at Alice
January 1, 2022 - Present
Video Production Intern at Write Haus Asia
August 1, 2025 - March 6, 2026
Supported 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.
Camera Assistant (Intern) at Alice
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Supported camera department operations on professional productions; assisted with equipment preparation, on-set support, and breakdown.
Freelance Camera Assistant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supported cinematographers and senior camera work on short-term projects; assisted with camera setup, media handling, and on-set coordination.
Junior Grip at People Like Us (Web Series)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supported grip department with rigging and on-set logistics; assisted with physical camera support and equipment handling.
Freelance Camera Assistant
January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Supported cinematographers and senior camera crew across short-term projects; Assisted with camera setup, media handling, and on-set coordination.
Video Production Intern at Haus Asia
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Supported 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.
Camera Assistant Intern at Alice
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Supported camera department operations on professional productions; Assisted with equipment preparation, on-set support, and breakdown.
Intern at ALICE
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Supported camera department operations on professional productions; equipment preparation, on-set support, and breakdown.
Director of Photography at The People Who Made Open Haus – New Year’s Special
January 1, 2026 - Present
Gaffer
January 1, 2025 - Present
Gaffer for an Experimental Narrative Film.
Junior Grip at People Like Us
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Junior Grip on the web series People Like Us.
Director of Photography at Langkah Rahmah
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Cinematic Documentary for MUIS.
Director of Photography at The Garbage Man
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
FY P Short Film.

Education

Diploma in Broadcast Media (Distinction) at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Broadcast Media (Distinction) at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Broadcast Media (Distinction) at Puttnam School of Film & Animation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other