Hi, I’m Gil Shalev, a Director of Photography and cinematographer based in Even Yehuda, Israel. I specialize in lighting, camera work, and storytelling for music videos, short films, and independent productions. Over the years I’ve served as DP on a range of projects, from Nintendo store campaigns to student films, always aiming to capture authentic emotion through image and light. In addition to photography and cinematography, I’ve grown as a content creator and video editor, working with AI-assisted workflows and a broad set of filming equipment. I’m passionate about collaborating with directors, editors, and production teams to deliver visually compelling work on time and on budget.

Gil Shalev

Hi, I’m Gil Shalev, a Director of Photography and cinematographer based in Even Yehuda, Israel. I specialize in lighting, camera work, and storytelling for music videos, short films, and independent productions. Over the years I’ve served as DP on a range of projects, from Nintendo store campaigns to student films, always aiming to capture authentic emotion through image and light. In addition to photography and cinematography, I’ve grown as a content creator and video editor, working with AI-assisted workflows and a broad set of filming equipment. I’m passionate about collaborating with directors, editors, and production teams to deliver visually compelling work on time and on budget.

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Hi, I’m Gil Shalev, a Director of Photography and cinematographer based in Even Yehuda, Israel. I specialize in lighting, camera work, and storytelling for music videos, short films, and independent productions. Over the years I’ve served as DP on a range of projects, from Nintendo store campaigns to student films, always aiming to capture authentic emotion through image and light.

In addition to photography and cinematography, I’ve grown as a content creator and video editor, working with AI-assisted workflows and a broad set of filming equipment. I’m passionate about collaborating with directors, editors, and production teams to deliver visually compelling work on time and on budget.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Hadar Danan Inc.
January 1, 2025 - February 15, 2026
Video Editor / Content Creator at Midrag Service Rating LTD
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026
Director / Cinematographer at Narrative, Documentary & Commercial Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Content Creator & Ambassador at Nintendo Store IL
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Military Photographer at IDF, Public Relations Unit
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Director/Cinematographer at Student & Independent Film Projects
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed cinematography for student and independent films, developing shot lists, lighting plans, and camera workflows.

Education

Graduate of the Directorial Program at Sam Spiegel School of Film and Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Graduate at Sam Spiegel School of Film and Television
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Expanded Professional Course at Gan Shmuel
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Military Certificate of Excellence
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Badge of Honor - Special Recognition from the 2025 Berlin Music Video Awards, Party of the Elite
January 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Showreel - 2024

    A short video that showcases my best work across 2024