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Hi, I’m Rishi Raj, a Seattle-based award-winning filmmaker and video producer who directs, writes, and edits across narrative films, TV pilots, and documentaries. I guide projects from concept through on-set production to final delivery, leveraging a wide range of cameras including Sony FX6/FX3, RED, ARRI, Canon, and Blackmagic, and I edit with Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects. Over the past 7+ years, my work has earned festival selections and wins at HollyShorts, Seattle International Film Festival, Newport Beach, and Cannes Short Film Corner, while my collaborative, storytelling-focused approach helps teams deliver high-quality, engaging content for diverse audiences.…Hi, I’m Rishi Raj, a Seattle-based award-winning filmmaker and video producer who directs, writes, and edits across narrative films, TV pilots, and documentaries. I guide projects from concept through on-set production to final delivery, leveraging a wide range of cameras including Sony FX6/FX3, RED, ARRI, Canon, and Blackmagic, and I edit with Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects. Over the past 7+ years, my work has earned festival selections and wins at HollyShorts, Seattle International Film Festival, Newport Beach, and Cannes Short Film Corner, while my collaborative, storytelling-focused approach helps teams deliver high-quality, engaging content for diverse audiences.

RISHI RAJ

Film Director, Screenwriter, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I’m Rishi Raj, a Seattle-based award-winning filmmaker and video producer who directs, writes, and edits across narrative films, TV pilots, and documentaries. I guide projects from concept through on-set production to final delivery, leveraging a wide range of cameras including Sony FX6/FX3, RED, ARRI, Canon, and Blackmagic, and I edit with Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects. Over the past 7+ years, my work has earned festival selections and wins at HollyShorts, Seattle International Film Festival, Newport Beach, and Cannes Short Film Corner, while my collaborative, storytelling-focused approach helps teams deliver high-quality, engaging content for diverse audiences.…Hi, I’m Rishi Raj, a Seattle-based award-winning filmmaker and video producer who directs, writes, and edits across narrative films, TV pilots, and documentaries. I guide projects from concept through on-set production to final delivery, leveraging a wide range of cameras including Sony FX6/FX3, RED, ARRI, Canon, and Blackmagic, and I edit with Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects. Over the past 7+ years, my work has earned festival selections and wins at HollyShorts, Seattle International Film Festival, Newport Beach, and Cannes Short Film Corner, while my collaborative, storytelling-focused approach helps teams deliver high-quality, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Rishi Raj, a Seattle-based award-winning filmmaker and video producer who directs, writes, and edits across narrative films, TV pilots, and documentaries. I guide projects from concept through on-set production to final delivery, leveraging a wide range of cameras including Sony FX6/FX3, RED, ARRI, Canon, and Blackmagic, and I edit with Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects.

Over the past 7+ years, my work has earned festival selections and wins at HollyShorts, Seattle International Film Festival, Newport Beach, and Cannes Short Film Corner, while my collaborative, storytelling-focused approach helps teams deliver high-quality, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director at The Comedown (TV Pilot)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Hired to direct TV pilot script; currently in post-production.

Director/Producer at An Old Friend (Short)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Directed and produced a short film that premiered as an official selection in HollyShorts 2024.

Software Engineer II, Cloud Security SRE at Microsoft

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Managed deployment pipelines, Azure frontend, and Azure infrastructure for malware detection services.

Founder, Freelance Director, Videographer, & Editor at Transatlantic Films

January 1, 2023 - Present

Videography and video editing for narrative films, local events, commercials, and documentary projects; produced and directed multiple award-winning short films recognized at Seattle International Film Festival, HollyShorts, Newport Beach Film Festival, and more.

Freelance Assistant Director & Assistant Editor at Lightform Film

January 1, 2022 - Present

Hired as AD and assistant editor on commercials and documentaries; clients include City of Seattle, Mayor of Seattle, King County, Pagliacci Pizza, and Seattle Police Department. Managed on-set production flow as 1st/2nd AD, coordinating departments, talent, and daily schedules.

Freelance Director, Videographer & Editor at Empower Video Productions

January 1, 2022 - Present

Directing, writing, and editing episodic comedy content for social media and streaming distribution; freelance video production for commercials, documentaries, and branded social media content; clients include Amazon, King County, Goldfinch Entertainment, and non-profit orgs.

1st Assistant Director, DIT & Editor at Westbrook (Feature Film)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Coordinated all on-set logistics as 1st AD on an independent feature film, managing cast/crew schedules, shot lists, and daily production workflow; edited the feature in DaVinci Resolve and coordinated with the director and producers in post-production.

Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) at Asherah: A Love Odyssey (TV Pilot)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Backed up media on set, generated proxies and dailies, consulted with DP on image, coordinated with post-production vendor.

Producer & Co-Editor at An Old Friend (Short Film)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Produced and co-edited award-winning short film starring Tom Skerritt, based on a HollyShorts Screenplay Competition winning script. Premiered at HollyShorts Film Festival 2024.

Software Engineer II — Cloud Security SRE at Microsoft

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Managed and automated deployment, Azure frontend, and Azure infrastructure for malware detection services.