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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.…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

1st Assistant Director, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, +5

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

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.