I'm a filmmaker deeply drawn to documentary and narrative cinema, constantly learning, creating, and manifesting the chance to bring powerful stories to life. Always on my feet and committed to my craft, I chase raw moments and real emotions, turning them into bold visuals, challenging shots, and cinematic ideas that resonate. My goal is to capture truth with creativity — crafting films and documentaries that connect, inspire, and stay with audiences long after they've seen them.

Hayyan Ali Pirzada

I'm a filmmaker deeply drawn to documentary and narrative cinema, constantly learning, creating, and manifesting the chance to bring powerful stories to life. Always on my feet and committed to my craft, I chase raw moments and real emotions, turning them into bold visuals, challenging shots, and cinematic ideas that resonate. My goal is to capture truth with creativity — crafting films and documentaries that connect, inspire, and stay with audiences long after they've seen them.

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I’m a filmmaker deeply drawn to documentary and narrative cinema, constantly learning, creating, and manifesting the chance to bring powerful stories to life.

Always on my feet and committed to my craft, I chase raw moments and real emotions, turning them into bold visuals, challenging shots, and cinematic ideas that resonate. My goal is to capture truth with creativity — crafting films and documentaries that connect, inspire, and stay with audiences long after they’ve seen them.

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Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer at Freelance
October 1, 2019 - Present
Shot commercial campaigns for Danak, Gul Ahmed, Nishat; supported film/documentary sets with still photography and behind-the-scenes visuals.
Cinematographer at Freelance
October 1, 2022 - Present
Lead cinematography for short films and documentaries; lighting design, camera setups, and visual styling. Assisted on several productions as Assistant Cinematographer and contributed as Assistant Director.
Freelance Cinematographer at HANDS Pakistan
October 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance Cinematographer for short films; handled lighting design, camera setups, and visual styling. Freelance work with HANDS Pakistan on documentary projects, managing commercial productions including branded shoots for agencies and businesses. Assisted on several productions as Assistant Cinematographer and contributed as Assistant Director.
Freelance Cinematographer
October 1, 2022 - Present
Shot multiple short documentaries covering social stories, real-life subjects, and on-location field work.
Freelance Photographer
October 1, 2019 - Present
Shot commercial campaigns for Dhanak, Gul Ahmed, Nishat using cinematic lighting and composition. Supported film/documentary sets with still photography and behind-the-scenes visuals.

Education

Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) at Larkana Degree College Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Short Film Making Course at Karachi School of Arts (KSA)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's in Film & TV (Media Science) at Iqra University (IU)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) at Larkana Degree College Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Short film making Course at Karachi School of Arts (KSA)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor in Film & TV (Media Science) at Iqra University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) at Larkana Degree College Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Short Film Making Course at Karachi School of Arts (KSA)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelors in Film & TV (Media Science) at Iqra University (IU)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services