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Samer Saif An is an award-winning film maker from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He has written, directed, and produced bold narrative films that have screened at international film festivals. He brings experience from both high-budget set production and craft-focused post-production workflows, with hands-on involvement in running, directing, and production management—from pre-production through final edit.…Samer Saif An is an award-winning film maker from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He has written, directed, and produced bold narrative films that have screened at international film festivals. He brings experience from both high-budget set production and craft-focused post-production workflows, with hands-on involvement in running, directing, and production management—from pre-production through final edit.

Samer Saif An

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +2

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Samer Saif An is an award-winning film maker from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He has written, directed, and produced bold narrative films that have screened at international film festivals. He brings experience from both high-budget set production and craft-focused post-production workflows, with hands-on involvement in running, directing, and production management—from pre-production through final edit.…Samer Saif An is an award-winning film maker from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He has written, directed, and produced bold narrative films that have screened at international film festivals. He brings experience from both high-budget set production and craft-focused post-production workflows, with hands-on involvement in running, directing, and production management—from pre-production through final edit.

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Samer Saif An is an award-winning film maker from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He has written, directed, and produced bold narrative films that have screened at international film festivals.

He brings experience from both high-budget set production and craft-focused post-production workflows, with hands-on involvement in running, directing, and production management—from pre-production through final edit.

Skills

Short Film

Narrative Illustration

Experience Level

Short Film

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Beginner

Work Experience

Director of Photography at MARCOS SAINT DENIS - NYU x FAMU

February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026

Worked as Director of Photography / cinematography team member for a production aligned with NYU x FAMU study collaboration.

Executive Producer / Director at XODAFEZ (Brand/Production)

September 1, 2025 - Present

Directed and executive produced projects including a narrative feature/short format film collaboration. Led on-set production coordination and post-production delivery.

Executive Producer / Director of Photography at Startrek (SEKTION 31) - Xodafez (director / videographer collaboration)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Directed and produced work for fashion/creative video content associated with Xodafez and Startrek branding; involved in on-set production and visual capture responsibilities.

Director of Photography / Director of Photography (collaborative projects) at Industry/International film & student productions

July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Served as director of photography and collaborator on multiple projects, including student- and studio-based work. Captured 35mm footage and coordinated with international student crews and cinematographers.

Director/Writer/Editor/Executive Producer at Independent (Film projects)

July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Created and led narrative film productions from development through post-production. Managed creative direction, production logistics, and editorial execution. Worked with professional crews and talent to deliver festival-ready shorts, including on major network series thesis work and major-scale production experiences.