I am a passionate cinematographer with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, graduating from FTII Pune. I blend technical precision with a creative eye, and have hands-on experience in both narrative and documentary formats. Comfortable behind the camera and collaborating with directors, I strive to bring shared visions to life. In addition to cinematography, I have skills in editing, photography, and field production, which allow me to take a versatile and grounded approach to filmmaking. I'm always eager to learn, connect, and contribute meaningfully to projects that value both craft and story.…

Abdul Hannan

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I am a passionate cinematographer with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, graduating from FTII Pune. I blend technical precision with a creative eye, and have hands-on experience in both narrative and documentary formats. Comfortable behind the camera and collaborating with directors, I strive to bring shared visions to life. In addition to cinematography, I have skills in editing, photography, and field production, which allow me to take a versatile and grounded approach to filmmaking. I'm always eager to learn, connect, and contribute meaningfully to projects that value both craft and story.…

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I am a passionate cinematographer with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, graduating from FTII Pune. I blend technical precision with a creative eye, and have hands-on experience in both narrative and documentary formats. Comfortable behind the camera and collaborating with directors, I strive to bring shared visions to life.

In addition to cinematography, I have skills in editing, photography, and field production, which allow me to take a versatile and grounded approach to filmmaking. I’m always eager to learn, connect, and contribute meaningfully to projects that value both craft and story.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Cinematographer
February 1, 2024 - Present
Worked as freelance cinematographer including projects like music video for acclaimed rap artist Dabzee’s Alif, the award-winning documentary And I Call Him My Father, as well as other corporate and NGO projects.
Cinematographer & Editor at Maktoob Media
February 29, 2024 - July 20, 2025
Worked as cinematographer, editor, and graphic designer creating long format non-fiction projects covering socio-political issues including Erazed (2022) and When Pomegranate Turns Grey (2024). The latter was selected for various film festivals including the South Asia Film Festival, Nepal.
Film Editor and Cinematographer at Campus Alive.
March 31, 2022 - July 20, 2025
Served as film editor and cinematographer of Campus Alive, an online magazine dedicated to critical social science studies and writings.
Co-founding Curator and Contributing Artist at Qawm
April 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded a group of researchers and artists from the Muslim community of Kerala. Facilitated online exhibitions and discussions related to society and visuality. Created video artworks and designs for different projects such as Monsoon Mosques of Malabar, The Musallah Project, and A Padam of Padam.
Visual Content Creator at Ecommates
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Worked as visual content creator for an Amazon SPN company specializing in product photography, videography, and graphic design.
Creative Head at Ascend Productions
September 30, 2022 - July 20, 2025
Co-founded a production company providing advertising, videography, and photography services. Directed video projects such as Farming, the tradition (2019) and Rihla: The Journey (2022).

Education

P.G Cinematography at Film and Television Institute of India
November 1, 2022 - December 21, 2023
Post Graduate Certificate Course at Film & Television Institute of India
November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Commerce at Calicut University, Farook College, Kozhikode
June 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022
Higher Secondary Education at Farook Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode
June 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
AISSE Examination at Wadi Rahma English School, Kozhikode
June 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017
Secondary Education at M.E.S Indian School- Doha, Qatar
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography
November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Consumer Goods, Other
    paper ALIF MUSIC VIDEO

    Did the cinematography of acclaimed rap artist Dabzee and SA’s Alif