Hi, I'm Sadiq Muhammad Norris. I'm a cinematographer, editor, colorist, and photographer based in San Francisco with a strong background in documentary and narrative production. I love visual storytelling and bring hands-on experience across pre-production, production, and post-production workflows to help teams craft mood, meaning, and impact on screen. I work across documentary films, podcasts, branded content, live events, and art projects, collaborating with communities and organizations to tell compelling stories. I thrive in fast-paced settings, build production pipelines, and enjoy shaping the look and flow of a project from concept to delivery.…

Sadiq Muhammad Norris

Hi, I'm Sadiq Muhammad Norris. I'm a cinematographer, editor, colorist, and photographer based in San Francisco with a strong background in documentary and narrative production. I love visual storytelling and bring hands-on experience across pre-production, production, and post-production workflows to help teams craft mood, meaning, and impact on screen. I work across documentary films, podcasts, branded content, live events, and art projects, collaborating with communities and organizations to tell compelling stories. I thrive in fast-paced settings, build production pipelines, and enjoy shaping the look and flow of a project from concept to delivery.…

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February 16, 2026

Hi, I’m Sadiq Muhammad Norris. I’m a cinematographer, editor, colorist, and photographer based in San Francisco with a strong background in documentary and narrative production. I love visual storytelling and bring hands-on experience across pre-production, production, and post-production workflows to help teams craft mood, meaning, and impact on screen.

I work across documentary films, podcasts, branded content, live events, and art projects, collaborating with communities and organizations to tell compelling stories. I thrive in fast-paced settings, build production pipelines, and enjoy shaping the look and flow of a project from concept to delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production & Post Associate at Citizen Film, San Francisco
November 1, 2021 - Present
Cinematographer and Photographer for documentaries, podcasts, branded content, live events and more using cinema and DSLR cameras. Video Editor and Assistant Editor of short and long-form projects for public media, community orgs, branded content, social media and festivals. Production sound recordist for documentaries, podcasts, branded content, live events and more. Social Media Coordinator for Citizen Film and Buchanan Mall social platforms.
Cinematographer | Editor | Colorist at San Francisco Art Department
December 1, 2020 - Present
Resident cinematographer for the San Francisco Art Dept. Editor and colorist for a range of projects, ensuring high-quality storytelling and delivery. Co-founder and manager of production pipeline and creative development.
Podcast Editor at (Un)hidden Voices
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Edited and mixed 20+ podcast episodes focused on marginalized voices. Produced content for marketing and social media to increase engagement. Managed post workflows including sound editing, ingest, and motion graphics.
Production & Post Associate at Citizen Film
November 1, 2021 - Present
Cinematographer and photographer for documentaries, podcasts, branded content, live events, and more using cinema and DSLR cameras. Video editor and assistant editor on short and long-form projects for public media, community orgs, branded content, social media, and festivals. Production sound recordist for documentaries, podcasts, branded content, live events, and more. Social media coordinator for Citizen Film and Buchanan Mall platforms.

Education

A.A. in Film at City College of San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Albany High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014
A.A. in Film at City College of San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Albany High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014
A.A. in Film at City College of San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Albany High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Other
    paper Harlem of the West

    Harlem of the West Then and Now is a documentary short chronicling the past and present of San Francisco natives who grew up in the city’s Fillmore District during the 1940s-1950s.