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I’m Daniel Shah, a cinematographer and award-winning filmmaker focused on creating artistic and immersive narratives.
I work with professional cinema cameras (Sony FX3, FX6, ARRI Alexa) and am passionate about telling meaningful stories through camera, light, and composition.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
Urdu
Advanced
English
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Independent / Self-Produced Projects
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Directed, shot, and edited multiple short films including Echo From Home and Couch Connection, focusing on artistic and narrative storytelling using high-end cinema cameras.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Couch Connection
January 1, 2025 - PresentDirected and photographed the project; edited final cut to deliver narrative.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Echo From Home
January 1, 2025 - PresentDirected, photographed, and edited the project to deliver a cohesive narrative.
Video Editor at Hailey Pomroy Group (HPG)
January 1, 2025 - PresentEditing long-form and short-form video content, handling multi-platform publishing, asset management, and performance reporting to optimize audience engagement.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Independent / Self-Produced Projects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Collaborated on projects like Piya (2024) and Home Remedy (2024), responsible for framing, camera movement, lighting, and post-production.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Home Remedy
January 1, 2024 - PresentDirected and photographed the project; edited final cut.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Piya
January 1, 2024 - PresentDirected and photographed the project; edited final cut.
Cinematographer / Colorist at Independent / Self-Produced Projects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Cinematography and color grading for Flowers Can Grow Back (2022) and other short films.
Drone Pilot at Flowers Can Grow Back
January 1, 2022 - PresentPiloted aerial camera for the project; coordinated with the cinematography team.
Director / Cinematographer / Editor at Flowers Can Grow Back
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirected and photographed the project; edited final cut.
Video Producer at Women in Struggle for Empowerment (WISE)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Shot, directed and edited 44 impactful videos on human and women's rights, demonstrating a comprehensive skill set in production, cinematography and editing to drive awareness.
Research Assistant at Black Box Sounds (BBS)
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Carried out desk research, explored local stories; conducted cultural-mapping of different parts of Pakistan; provided support as Production Manager on multiple shoots.
Education
MA Cinematography at MetFilm School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Film & Television at National College of Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Film & Television at MetFilm School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Arts at National College of Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Qualifications
Maula Baksh Award
January 1, 2020 - April 14, 2026Naad-e-Ali Award
January 1, 2020 - April 14, 2026Bulla Ki JaanA Award
January 1, 2020 - April 14, 2026Taghful Award
January 1, 2019 - April 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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