Hi, I’m Ralf Moussa, a cinematographer and film & new media practitioner based in Beirut, Lebanon. I oversee the evolving craft of camera work and imaging across narratives, commercials, and independent projects, with over a decade in the camera department across multiple formats. I’m driven by a deep curiosity for both technical and creative imaging, constantly exploring new ways to tell stories through light, movement, and composition. I hold an MA in Cinematography from the Lebanese University and have collaborated on Lebanese and international productions. I work across installation art, sound, and mixed-media practices, actively exchanging ideas with artists and producers worldwide while pursuing new areas to apply my research in imaging and storytelling.

Ralf Moussa

Hi, I’m Ralf Moussa, a cinematographer and film & new media practitioner based in Beirut, Lebanon. I oversee the evolving craft of camera work and imaging across narratives, commercials, and independent projects, with over a decade in the camera department across multiple formats. I’m driven by a deep curiosity for both technical and creative imaging, constantly exploring new ways to tell stories through light, movement, and composition. I hold an MA in Cinematography from the Lebanese University and have collaborated on Lebanese and international productions. I work across installation art, sound, and mixed-media practices, actively exchanging ideas with artists and producers worldwide while pursuing new areas to apply my research in imaging and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Ralf Moussa, a cinematographer and film & new media practitioner based in Beirut, Lebanon. I oversee the evolving craft of camera work and imaging across narratives, commercials, and independent projects, with over a decade in the camera department across multiple formats. I’m driven by a deep curiosity for both technical and creative imaging, constantly exploring new ways to tell stories through light, movement, and composition.

I hold an MA in Cinematography from the Lebanese University and have collaborated on Lebanese and international productions. I work across installation art, sound, and mixed-media practices, actively exchanging ideas with artists and producers worldwide while pursuing new areas to apply my research in imaging and storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Photography at La Bataille Du Cèdre (Documentary)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
DP on a documentary directed by Laurent Sorcelle & Cecile Favier; responsible for camera, lighting, framing, and collaboration with the director to articulate the visual language; contributed to on-set workflows and look development.
Director of Photography at Najla (Short)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
DP for a Lebanese short film directed by Dina Nawfal; developed lighting plan, camera setups, and shot compositions under a tight production schedule.
Director of Photography at Above The Nest
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Lebanese narrative film; crafted visual storytelling through lighting and camera language in collaboration with director Georges Hazim.
Director of Photography at SAROS 134
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Lebanese project; contributed DP expertise to create cinematic visuals in alignment with the director Maya Dagher.
Director of Photography at T - sharp
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Lebanese film; devised camera language and lighting for the short directed by Rami Lattouf.
Director of Photography at Fly My Love
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Lebanese project; established look and camera workflow for Eli Salameh’s film.
Director of Photography at The Boy Who Wore The Sun
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Lebanese feature/short; DP responsible for lighting and camera for Eli Salameh’s project.
Director of Photography at Floor -89
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Lebanese production; established visual language and camera setup for Ali Zreik’s project.
Director of Photography at LOBA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Lebanese project; DP for Jude Broudoukan’s production, shaping lighting and framing.
Director of Photography at The Wind Swept All The Colours
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Self-directed Lebanon project; collaboration with OdNu; experimental image-sound integration.
Director of Photography at Xiknal
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Self-directed Lebanon project; collaboration with Henrik Meierkord; project exploring imagery with music score.
Director of Photography at Diamony
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Commercial project directed by Lara Zankoul; DP on a branded campaign in 2016.
Director of Photography at Kidney Awareness Campaign
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Campaign video; responsible for cinematography across outreach visuals.
Director of Photography at AL Hadeel Rice
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Lebanese production; DP on food-related corporate video for Rizk Group.

Education

B.A in Cinema Studies at The Lebanese University Faculty of Fine Arts - 2 (Furn el Chebbak)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
M.A in Cinematography at The Lebanese University Faculty of Fine Arts - 2 (Furn el Chebbak)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Residency in Analog Film Development and Analog Printing at Beirut Printmaking Studio
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Residency in Motion Based Arts at Zicohouse
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Residency in BADJENS Lighting & Visuals at Frameries, Belgium
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Qualifications

Residency in Analog Film Development and Analog Printing
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Residency in Motion Based Arts
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Residency for BADJENS Lighting & Visuals
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services