I’m Ra’ees Hassan, a cinematographer drawn to sports, automotive, landscapes, and human-driven stories—especially when production happens in diverse, remote, or demanding environments. My path into visual storytelling started in advertising and post-production in Johannesburg, where I worked as an Art Director and corporate film editor, before transitioning fully into cinematography in 2017. I bring a collaborative, story-driven approach to every project: I prepare thoroughly, stay responsive to light and movement, and remain open to the unexpected on set. Along the way I’ve built broad production fluency through roles across camera departments, camera assisting, offline editing, and stills photography, working on commercials, music videos, documentaries, promos, and digital content across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and internationally. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Ra’ees Hassan

I’m Ra’ees Hassan, a cinematographer drawn to sports, automotive, landscapes, and human-driven stories—especially when production happens in diverse, remote, or demanding environments. My path into visual storytelling started in advertising and post-production in Johannesburg, where I worked as an Art Director and corporate film editor, before transitioning fully into cinematography in 2017. I bring a collaborative, story-driven approach to every project: I prepare thoroughly, stay responsive to light and movement, and remain open to the unexpected on set. Along the way I’ve built broad production fluency through roles across camera departments, camera assisting, offline editing, and stills photography, working on commercials, music videos, documentaries, promos, and digital content across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and internationally. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Ra’ees Hassan, a cinematographer drawn to sports, automotive, landscapes, and human-driven stories—especially when production happens in diverse, remote, or demanding environments. My path into visual storytelling started in advertising and post-production in Johannesburg, where I worked as an Art Director and corporate film editor, before transitioning fully into cinematography in 2017.

I bring a collaborative, story-driven approach to every project: I prepare thoroughly, stay responsive to light and movement, and remain open to the unexpected on set. Along the way I’ve built broad production fluency through roles across camera departments, camera assisting, offline editing, and stills photography, working on commercials, music videos, documentaries, promos, and digital content across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and internationally.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Director of Photography at Various productions
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Credits across commercials, music videos, documentaries, and online content in Africa and internationally. Roles include DOP, camera operator, and director.
Cinematographer (Freelance across camera & electrical departments)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance cinematography and production support across camera and electrical departments. Worked on music events, small-budget documentaries, street photography on 35mm, and later expanded into commercials, music videos, documentaries, promos, and digital content. Operates with a story-first mindset, adapting to performance, light, movement, and on-set variables in a wide range of environments.
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Self-employed / Reezo Hassan Films
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance director of photography and camera operator for commercials, music videos, promos, documentaries and online content across Africa, with extensive on-set experience and collaboration with clients in Cape Town, Johannesburg and beyond.
Art Director & Corporate Film Editor
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Worked in advertising and post-production in Johannesburg as an Art Director and corporate film editor, developing strong visual storytelling fundamentals and a practical understanding of production workflows before moving into cinematography.

Education

BA Media & Production at SAE
February 1, 2016 - December 7, 2018

Qualifications

Film & Video Editor
January 7, 2014 - September 7, 2026
Colourist
February 7, 2020 - September 7, 2026
Cinematographer / Director Of Photography
January 1, 2018 - September 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Computers & Electronics, Retail