I am Reezo Hassan, a film maker and director of photography with a deep passion for storytelling through image and motion. My journey began in advertising and post-production in 2014, and I’ve been freelance since 2017, working across Cape Town, Johannesburg and throughout South Africa on commercials, music videos, promos, docs and online content. I’ve collaborated with clients across Africa, including engagements in Dubai, Nigeria, Rwanda, Madagascar, Senegal and Kenya, bringing a hands‑on, on‑set approach to every project. I’ve learned that every film speaks its own language, not only on screen but in the way it is made. The longer I practice, the more I realise that the true traits of a filmmaker lie not in technical prowess alone but in how one shows up on set, collaborates with others, and tells a story with humility, curiosity and integrity.

Reezo Hassan

I am Reezo Hassan, a film maker and director of photography with a deep passion for storytelling through image and motion. My journey began in advertising and post-production in 2014, and I’ve been freelance since 2017, working across Cape Town, Johannesburg and throughout South Africa on commercials, music videos, promos, docs and online content. I’ve collaborated with clients across Africa, including engagements in Dubai, Nigeria, Rwanda, Madagascar, Senegal and Kenya, bringing a hands‑on, on‑set approach to every project. I’ve learned that every film speaks its own language, not only on screen but in the way it is made. The longer I practice, the more I realise that the true traits of a filmmaker lie not in technical prowess alone but in how one shows up on set, collaborates with others, and tells a story with humility, curiosity and integrity.

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I am Reezo Hassan, a film maker and director of photography with a deep passion for storytelling through image and motion. My journey began in advertising and post-production in 2014, and I’ve been freelance since 2017, working across Cape Town, Johannesburg and throughout South Africa on commercials, music videos, promos, docs and online content. I’ve collaborated with clients across Africa, including engagements in Dubai, Nigeria, Rwanda, Madagascar, Senegal and Kenya, bringing a hands‑on, on‑set approach to every project.

I’ve learned that every film speaks its own language, not only on screen but in the way it is made. The longer I practice, the more I realise that the true traits of a filmmaker lie not in technical prowess alone but in how one shows up on set, collaborates with others, and tells a story with humility, curiosity and integrity.

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Language

English
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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.
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.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality