I'm an award-winning cinematographer with 4+ years of professional experience crafting emotion-driven visuals across narrative films, documentaries, corporate projects, and social media. I thrive on collaboration, leading production crews, and delivering cinematic results that resonate with audiences. Formally trained in film production, I bring a strong foundation in storytelling, shot composition, and post-production. I specialize in cinematic storytelling through carefully composed frames, dynamic camera movement, and thoughtful lighting to bring each project to life.

Mahdi Jallouli

I'm an award-winning cinematographer with 4+ years of professional experience crafting emotion-driven visuals across narrative films, documentaries, corporate projects, and social media. I thrive on collaboration, leading production crews, and delivering cinematic results that resonate with audiences. Formally trained in film production, I bring a strong foundation in storytelling, shot composition, and post-production. I specialize in cinematic storytelling through carefully composed frames, dynamic camera movement, and thoughtful lighting to bring each project to life.

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I’m an award-winning cinematographer with 4+ years of professional experience crafting emotion-driven visuals across narrative films, documentaries, corporate projects, and social media. I thrive on collaboration, leading production crews, and delivering cinematic results that resonate with audiences.

Formally trained in film production, I bring a strong foundation in storytelling, shot composition, and post-production. I specialize in cinematic storytelling through carefully composed frames, dynamic camera movement, and thoughtful lighting to bring each project to life.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Videographer & Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - June 14, 2024
Filmed and edited weddings, restaurant promotions, and social media videos. Directed small productions using DSLR and phone cameras, delivering cinematic quality content. Responsible for building ideas, writing scripts, and handling editing for full creative projects.
Freelance Videographer & Editor at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - June 21, 2024
Filmed and edited weddings, restaurant promos, and social media videos. Directed small productions using DSLR and smartphone, delivering cinematic quality. Built ideas, wrote scripts, and handled editing for full creative projects.
Freelance Videographer & Cinematographer at Self-Employed | Tunisia & Canada
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and shot 2 festival-selected short films with full crew management; Produced 50+ high-quality video projects including weddings, documentaries, and corporate content; Specialized in cinematic storytelling using Sony Alpha cameras and Ronin stabilizers; Managed complete post-production workflow in Final Cut Pro; Collaborated with clients to translate vision into compelling visual narratives; Delivered projects on time and within budget while maintaining artistic quality
Assistant Director & Production Assistant at Various Productions | Sfax, Tunisia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Assisted in coordination of film sets, scheduling, and crew management; Supported directors of photography in camera setup and shot execution; Gained hands-on experience in all aspects of film production workflow; Developed strong understanding of set protocols and team collaboration
Theater Actor at Amateur Theater Groups | Tunisia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
5 years of performance experience enriching understanding of visual storytelling; Enhanced ability to direct actors and capture authentic performances; Developed strong sense of timing, emotion, and narrative pacing
Freelance Videographer & Cinematographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and shot festival-selected short films with full crew management. Produced 50+ high-quality video projects including weddings, documentaries, and corporate content. Specialized in cinematic storytelling using Sony Alpha cameras and Ronin stabilizers. Managed complete post-production workflow in Final Cut Pro. Collaborated with clients to translate vision into compelling visual narratives, delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining artistic quality.
Assistant Director & Production Assistant at Various Productions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Assisted in coordination of film sets, scheduling, and crew management. Supported directors of photography in camera setup and shot execution. Gained hands-on experience in all aspects of film production workflow and set protocols.
Theater Actor at Amateur Theater Groups
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Five years of performance experience enriching understanding of visual storytelling. Enhanced ability to direct actors and capture authentic performances, developing timing, emotion, and narrative pacing.

Education

Diploma at ISAMS, Tunisia
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2020
Diploma at ISAMS, Tunisia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Film Production (in progress) at Trebas Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
January 1, 2024 - January 10, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at ISAMS (Institut Supérieur des Arts et Métiers de Sfax), Tunisia
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Film Production (in progress) at Trebas Institute
January 1, 2024 - January 10, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Assistant Directing in Production & Cinematic Audiovisual at ISAMS (Institut Supérieur des Arts et Métiers de Sfax), Tunisia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Education