I’m a freelancer who specializes in documentary filmmaking, storytelling, cinematography, and editing, currently based in Brussels. With over a decade of experience, I bring a unique blend of cultural sensitivity, technical expertise, and creative vision to every project I undertake. What sets me apart is my commitment to exploring the human experience through innovative and resilient filmmaking. Whether crafting a personal, first-person narrative or collaborating on socially significant stories, I strive to create films that resonate deeply with audiences. My diverse background includes directing over 170 diary films in 170 days as part of my ongoing creative experiment, winning a national grant for a celebrated children's film (Mukuler Jadur Ghora), and earning an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for the prestigious DocNomads Master's Program in Documentary Film Direction. I thrive on connecting with new cultures and audiences, which has led me to work across Bangladesh, Portugal, Hungary, Belgium, and Serbia. I tailor each project with precision, originality, and an understanding of the global documentary landscape. Employment and Project Experience Freelance Filmmaker with Cinematography, Editing, Writing own scripts January 2010 – Present Directed, shot, and edited numerous independent films, including personal experimental projects and collaborative works. Specialized in critical, first-person documentary storytelling and cultural narratives. Produced Mukuler Jadur Ghora with national funding, acclaimed as a pioneering children's film in Bangladesh. Interaction Film Camp, Serbia — Director August 2024 Directed Song of Silent Neighbors, a documentary exploring childhood and community life through a collaborative workshop model. DocNomads Joint Master's Program — Director and Cinematographer September 2022 – June 2024 Created 9 Documentary films in Portugal, Hungary, and Belgium, blending narrative experimentation with documentary realism. Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) — Film Student and Director 2016 – 2019 Mastered the technical and artistic aspects of filmmaking, earning recognition for experimental short films that gained both domestic and international acclaim. Skills and Expertise Documentary filmmaking (direction, cinematography, editing) First-person and experimental narrative techniques Diary and haiku filmmaking (170 films in 170 days) Workshop facilitation and collaborative filmmaking Cross-cultural storytelling Adaptable filming with limited resources What Differentiates Me As a filmmaker, I don’t just create films; I immerse myself in the story, culture, and emotions of the project. My experience in resilient filmmaking and my ability to adapt to any challenge make me a unique asset to creative teams. I’m passionate about connecting people through stories, uncovering hidden perspectives, and making filmmaking accessible to everyone. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

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I’m a freelancer who specializes in documentary filmmaking, storytelling, cinematography, and editing, currently based in Brussels. With over a decade of experience, I bring a unique blend of cultural sensitivity, technical expertise, and creative vision to every project I undertake. What sets me apart is my commitment to exploring the human experience through innovative and resilient filmmaking. Whether crafting a personal, first-person narrative or collaborating on socially significant stories, I strive to create films that resonate deeply with audiences. My diverse background includes directing over 170 diary films in 170 days as part of my ongoing creative experiment, winning a national grant for a celebrated children's film (Mukuler Jadur Ghora), and earning an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for the prestigious DocNomads Master's Program in Documentary Film Direction. I thrive on connecting with new cultures and audiences, which has led me to work across Bangladesh, Portugal, Hungary, Belgium, and Serbia. I tailor each project with precision, originality, and an understanding of the global documentary landscape. Employment and Project Experience Freelance Filmmaker with Cinematography, Editing, Writing own scripts January 2010 – Present Directed, shot, and edited numerous independent films, including personal experimental projects and collaborative works. Specialized in critical, first-person documentary storytelling and cultural narratives. Produced Mukuler Jadur Ghora with national funding, acclaimed as a pioneering children's film in Bangladesh. Interaction Film Camp, Serbia — Director August 2024 Directed Song of Silent Neighbors, a documentary exploring childhood and community life through a collaborative workshop model. DocNomads Joint Master's Program — Director and Cinematographer September 2022 – June 2024 Created 9 Documentary films in Portugal, Hungary, and Belgium, blending narrative experimentation with documentary realism. Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) — Film Student and Director 2016 – 2019 Mastered the technical and artistic aspects of filmmaking, earning recognition for experimental short films that gained both domestic and international acclaim. Skills and Expertise Documentary filmmaking (direction, cinematography, editing) First-person and experimental narrative techniques Diary and haiku filmmaking (170 films in 170 days) Workshop facilitation and collaborative filmmaking Cross-cultural storytelling Adaptable filming with limited resources What Differentiates Me As a filmmaker, I don’t just create films; I immerse myself in the story, culture, and emotions of the project. My experience in resilient filmmaking and my ability to adapt to any challenge make me a unique asset to creative teams. I’m passionate about connecting people through stories, uncovering hidden perspectives, and making filmmaking accessible to everyone. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

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I’m a freelancer who specializes in documentary filmmaking, storytelling, cinematography, and editing, currently based in Brussels. With over a decade of experience, I bring a unique blend of cultural sensitivity, technical expertise, and creative vision to every project I undertake.
What sets me apart is my commitment to exploring the human experience through innovative and resilient filmmaking. Whether crafting a personal, first-person narrative or collaborating on socially significant stories, I strive to create films that resonate deeply with audiences. My diverse background includes directing over 170 diary films in 170 days as part of my ongoing creative experiment, winning a national grant for a celebrated children’s film (Mukuler Jadur Ghora), and earning an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for the prestigious DocNomads Master’s Program in Documentary Film Direction.
I thrive on connecting with new cultures and audiences, which has led me to work across Bangladesh, Portugal, Hungary, Belgium, and Serbia. I tailor each project with precision, originality, and an understanding of the global documentary landscape.

Employment and Project Experience
Freelance Filmmaker with Cinematography, Editing, Writing own scripts
January 2010 – Present
Directed, shot, and edited numerous independent films, including personal experimental projects and collaborative works.
Specialized in critical, first-person documentary storytelling and cultural narratives.
Produced Mukuler Jadur Ghora with national funding, acclaimed as a pioneering children’s film in Bangladesh.
Interaction Film Camp, Serbia — Director
August 2024
Directed Song of Silent Neighbors, a documentary exploring childhood and community life through a collaborative workshop model.
DocNomads Joint Master’s Program — Director and Cinematographer
September 2022 – June 2024
Created 9 Documentary films in Portugal, Hungary, and Belgium, blending narrative experimentation with documentary realism.
Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute (BCTI) — Film Student and Director
2016 – 2019
Mastered the technical and artistic aspects of filmmaking, earning recognition for experimental short films that gained both domestic and international acclaim.

Skills and Expertise
Documentary filmmaking (direction, cinematography, editing)
First-person and experimental narrative techniques
Diary and haiku filmmaking (170 films in 170 days)
Workshop facilitation and collaborative filmmaking
Cross-cultural storytelling
Adaptable filming with limited resources

What Differentiates Me
As a filmmaker, I don’t just create films; I immerse myself in the story, culture, and emotions of the project. My experience in resilient filmmaking and my ability to adapt to any challenge make me a unique asset to creative teams. I’m passionate about connecting people through stories, uncovering hidden perspectives, and making filmmaking accessible to everyone.
Let’s create something extraordinary together!

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Bengali
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

Joint Master in Documentary Film Direction at Luca School of Art
January 22, 2025 - January 22, 2025
DocNomads
Joint Master in Documentary Film Direction at University of Theatre and Film Arts
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
DocNomads
PGD in Film Direction at Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute
July 1, 2017 - January 17, 2019

Qualifications

Joint Master in Documentary Film Direction
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
DOC NOMADS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) in Documentary Filmmaking

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Song of Silent Neighbors
    filmdirector videoeditor explainervideo video This is an film camp documentary film 19th Interaction Student Film Camp, Serbia (2024) Directed Song of Silent Neighbors as a participant filmmaker.
    uniE608 10April2024, Displaced Diary of a Solitary Kala
    This is an diary film series, 157days 157films This is one of them https://www.twine.net/signin