a Tibetan born and raised in Dharamshala, India. Growing up in an artistic family, with my father being a Thangka artist, I was inspired to follow a creative path. My journey began at Upper Tibetan Children’s Village in Dharamshala, and in 2013, I moved to Brussels, Belgium, with my family. After studying photography and graduating from a four-year course, I pursued storytelling and cinematography at Narafi. In 2024, I earned my Professional Bachelor in Film/TV/Video and won the Best Film of the Year award. Currently, I work as a freelance director and Director of Photography (DP), directing commercials, short films, and music videos with millions of views. I also work as a camera assistant in the Belgian film industry.

Tenzin Gurmey

a Tibetan born and raised in Dharamshala, India. Growing up in an artistic family, with my father being a Thangka artist, I was inspired to follow a creative path. My journey began at Upper Tibetan Children’s Village in Dharamshala, and in 2013, I moved to Brussels, Belgium, with my family. After studying photography and graduating from a four-year course, I pursued storytelling and cinematography at Narafi. In 2024, I earned my Professional Bachelor in Film/TV/Video and won the Best Film of the Year award. Currently, I work as a freelance director and Director of Photography (DP), directing commercials, short films, and music videos with millions of views. I also work as a camera assistant in the Belgian film industry.

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a Tibetan born and raised in Dharamshala, India. Growing up in an artistic family, with my father being a Thangka artist, I was inspired to follow a creative path. My journey began at Upper Tibetan Children’s Village in Dharamshala, and in 2013, I moved to Brussels, Belgium, with my family.

After studying photography and graduating from a four-year course, I pursued storytelling and cinematography at Narafi. In 2024, I earned my Professional Bachelor in Film/TV/Video and won the Best Film of the Year award.

Currently, I work as a freelance director and Director of Photography (DP), directing commercials, short films, and music videos with millions of views. I also work as a camera assistant in the Belgian film industry.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
French
Advanced
Tibetan Standard, Tibetan, Central
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance photographer and videographer at Self-employed
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Worked on commercials, corporate films, and music videos for clients such as Tomorrowland, Humanwears, 888 Beer, Nachtclub Bloody Louis, and various restaurants. Responsibilities included photography, videography, and creative direction to deliver high-quality visual content.
DOP, Director, Electro, 1st AC at Multiple short films
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Contributed to various short films in different roles including Director of Photography (DOP), Director, electrician (Electro), and 1st Assistant Camera (AC). Responsibilities involved planning shoots, setting up lighting and camera equipment, and assisting other crew members to ensure smooth production.
Electro (Backstage) at IOTA Production, Brussel
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Built lighting setups on set, loaded and unloaded equipment, and assisted the Gaffer during backstage production.
2nd Assistant Camera (2AC) at Quetzalcoatl, Brussel
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Planned shoots, took photos, retouched photos, and assisted the photographer on the 'HAPPY SAD ANGRY SCARED' project.
Electro and Assistant Camera (AC) at Motionhouse asbl, Vilvoorde
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Set up lighting and camera equipment on set, handled loading and unloading, and assisted the Director of Photography for the project 'Thomas'.
Electro at Mindbox, Belgium
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Planned shoots, took photos, retouched photos, and assisted the photographer on the 'FAN LETTER' project.
Retoucher and Assistant Camera (AC) at Vincent Van Den Dris, Brussel
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Set up studio, performed professional retouches, and assisted the photographer.
Photographer Assistant Camera (AC) at Stefan Tavernier, Anderlecht
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Planned shoots, took photos, retouched photos, and assisted the photographer.

Education

Film at NARAFI
July 9, 2021 - July 6, 2024
Bachelor at NARAFI
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor at NARAFI
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma at Atheneum Anderlecht, Anderlecht
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services