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Award-winning multidisciplinary Creative Director and Filmmaker with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end documentary, campaign, and multimedia production for international organizations, including the United Nations. Known for narrative-driven storytelling that builds public awareness and drives behavior change. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, drone operations, and live/broadcast workflows, with strong leadership across script development, direction of photography, post-production, and multi-platform distribution. Experienced in crisis and post-conflict communication, stakeholder engagement, and production for government, NGO, and media impact initiatives.…Award-winning multidisciplinary Creative Director and Filmmaker with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end documentary, campaign, and multimedia production for international organizations, including the United Nations. Known for narrative-driven storytelling that builds public awareness and drives behavior change. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, drone operations, and live/broadcast workflows, with strong leadership across script development, direction of photography, post-production, and multi-platform distribution. Experienced in crisis and post-conflict communication, stakeholder engagement, and production for government, NGO, and media impact initiatives.

Kashif Raza

Creative Director, Filmmaker, Documentary Filmmaker, +3

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Award-winning multidisciplinary Creative Director and Filmmaker with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end documentary, campaign, and multimedia production for international organizations, including the United Nations. Known for narrative-driven storytelling that builds public awareness and drives behavior change. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, drone operations, and live/broadcast workflows, with strong leadership across script development, direction of photography, post-production, and multi-platform distribution. Experienced in crisis and post-conflict communication, stakeholder engagement, and production for government, NGO, and media impact initiatives.…Award-winning multidisciplinary Creative Director and Filmmaker with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end documentary, campaign, and multimedia production for international organizations, including the United Nations. Known for narrative-driven storytelling that builds public awareness and drives behavior change. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, drone operations, and live/broadcast workflows, with strong leadership across script development, direction of photography, post-production, and multi-platform distribution. Experienced in crisis and post-conflict communication, stakeholder engagement, and production for government, NGO, and media impact initiatives.

Available to hire

Award-winning multidisciplinary Creative Director and Filmmaker with 10+ years of experience leading end-to-end documentary, campaign, and multimedia production for international organizations, including the United Nations. Known for narrative-driven storytelling that builds public awareness and drives behavior change.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, drone operations, and live/broadcast workflows, with strong leadership across script development, direction of photography, post-production, and multi-platform distribution. Experienced in crisis and post-conflict communication, stakeholder engagement, and production for government, NGO, and media impact initiatives.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Pashto, Pushto

Fluent

Hindi

Fluent

Urdu

Fluent

Arabic

Intermediate

Work Experience

Multimedia Consultant & Editor at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

June 1, 2020 - January 31, 2025

Led end-to-end multimedia production supporting governance and public awareness initiatives, including 400+ high-impact stories across documentaries, PSAs, and digital content. Directed media strategy and production workflows from field logistics and filming through post-production editing and multi-platform distribution. Created high-impact COVID-19 video campaigns recognized by Facebook, producing viral hygiene and vaccination content. Developed complete storytelling strategies for the Merged Areas Governance Project (MAGP), strengthening policy-focused content to enhance public trust. Spearheaded national COVID-19 communication response and managed production logistics, filming, and editing to ensure cohesive messaging across digital and on-ground channels.

Multimedia Consultant & Editor at United Nations Development Program (UNDP) – Pakistan

June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Directed and produced over 400+ high-impact multimedia stories, including documentaries, PSAs, and digital content, to support governance and public awareness initiatives in post-conflict regions. Spearheaded the national COVID-19 communication response; produced viral video campaigns on hygiene and vaccination officially recognized by Facebook for their reach and impact. Developed and executed the storytelling strategy for the MAGP, creating policy-focused content that significantly enhanced public trust. Managed all aspects of production, from field logistics and filming to post-production editing and multi-platform distribution, ensuring cohesive messaging across digital and on-ground channels.

Creative Director at MENA Films Production

January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

Directed the creative vision for film projects, reviewing scripts and determining visual and cinematic approaches. Collaborated with producers to hire key crew members including directors of photography and editors, ensuring alignment with project creative and commercial objectives. Led stakeholder communications and cross-functional coordination to integrate media deliverables seamlessly. Managed media team responsibilities at the Innovation for Poverty Alleviation Lab (IPAL), producing documentaries and TV commercials on critical social issues such as women’s safety and maternal health. Conducted mobile journalism and digital storytelling capacity-building workshops and produced promotional TVCs to raise awareness for institutional initiatives.

Creative Director at MENA Films Production – Dubai, UAE

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Led the creative vision for film projects, reviewed scripts, and determined the visual and cinematic approach for various productions. Collaborated with producers to hire key crew members, including Directors of Photography and editors. Liaised with cast and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment with the project’s creative and commercial objectives. Coordinated with cross-functional teams and consultants to oversee the seamless integration of media deliverables.

Assistant Director / Research Associate (Media Team) at Information Technology University (ITU)

August 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Supported media team operations by assisting with research, production planning, and creative execution. Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders and consultants to ensure clear communication and alignment with creative and commercial goals. Participated in production and delivery of promotional media assets, workshops, and content supporting institutional initiatives across journalism and filmmaking.

Assistant Director / Research Associate (Media Team) at Information Technology University (ITU) – Lahore, Pakistan

August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018

Led a media team at the Innovation for Poverty Alleviation Lab (IPAL), producing documentaries and TV commercials (TVCs) focused on critical social issues such as women's safety and maternal health. Conducted capacity-building workshops on mobile journalism and digital storytelling for students and professionals. Produced promotional TVCs to raise public awareness for the university's key initiatives.

Assistant Media Officer at Interactive Resources Centre (IRC) – Lahore, Pakistan

February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016

Produced documentaries highlighting pressing social issues; managed the entire production process from pre-production planning to final post-production editing. Conducted workshops on journalism and filmmaking at educational institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, contributing to capacity building and media literacy among students and aspiring storytellers.