I am a passionate film maker with expertise in directing, cinematography, editing, color grading, and sound design. I thrive on visual storytelling that brings ideas to life and connects with audiences. I have led creative teams across corporate films, music videos, and documentaries in Pakistan, delivering cinematic visuals and compelling narratives. I enjoy collaborating with brands to craft stories that reflect their values and resonate with viewers.

Riz Mahmood

I am a passionate film maker with expertise in directing, cinematography, editing, color grading, and sound design. I thrive on visual storytelling that brings ideas to life and connects with audiences. I have led creative teams across corporate films, music videos, and documentaries in Pakistan, delivering cinematic visuals and compelling narratives. I enjoy collaborating with brands to craft stories that reflect their values and resonate with viewers.

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I am a passionate film maker with expertise in directing, cinematography, editing, color grading, and sound design. I thrive on visual storytelling that brings ideas to life and connects with audiences.

I have led creative teams across corporate films, music videos, and documentaries in Pakistan, delivering cinematic visuals and compelling narratives. I enjoy collaborating with brands to craft stories that reflect their values and resonate with viewers.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Post Producer and Editor at Silver Lemon Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Post-produced and edited multiple projects, specializing in cinematic storytelling to enhance visual appeal. One of the most notable projects was Atif Aslam’s music video 'Moonrise', which gained over 70 million views on YouTube.
Post-Producer and Editor at Silver Lemon Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led post-production including editing and cinematic storytelling on various projects. One of the most notable projects was Atif Aslam’s music video 'Moonrise', which gained over 70 million views on YouTube.
Post-Producer & Editor at Silver Lemon Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked as Post-Producer and Editor on various projects. Specialized in post-production, editing, and cinematic storytelling to enhance visual appeal. Notable project included Atif Aslam’s music video 'Moonrise' with over 70 million views on YouTube.
Founder & Director at Midday Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Founded and directs multiple creative projects including music videos, documentaries, and branded content; responsible for concept development, cinematography, editing, color grading, and sound design.
Director, Cinematographer & Editor at Zenaye Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Directed, shot, and edited high-quality cinematic visuals for varied media projects; led storytelling through camera work and post-production.
Director & Cinematographer & Editor at Zenya Studio
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Directed cinematography and editing for commercial campaigns; delivered high-quality visuals for brands like Marhaba Pakistan and others.
Director & Cinematographer at Visual Prophecy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Delivered cinematic visuals and storytelling for diverse media projects; led creative direction and on-set cinematography.
Cinematographer & Editor at Silver Lemon Media
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Edited high-visibility media projects and directed cinematography for branded content and corporate videos.
Founder & Director at Mid Day Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed, shot, and edited multiple creative projects including music videos, documentaries, and branded content. Managed full production pipeline: concept, cinematography, editing, color grading, and sound.
Post-Producer & Editor at Silver Lemon Media
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Edited high-visibility music videos, including Atif Aslam's Moonrise (70M+ views). Enhanced projects with advanced post-production and color grading techniques.
Director & Executive Producer at GIANNI Pakistan
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Directed and executed first brand campaign; produced DVDs, event coverage, and social visuals.
Director at Chinovo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Led full launch campaign, handling direction, content creation, pre-hype, media buying, and marketing.
Director, DVCS & Marketing Campaigns at PIPS School System
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Directed DVCS campaigns and marketing across multiple campuses in Pakistan.
Director DVCS & Branding Campaigns at Lahore Grammar School (LGS)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Directed DVCS and branding campaigns across multiple campuses.

Education

Bachelor’s in Media and Communication Studies at National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s in Media and Communication Studies at National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's in Media and Communication Studies at National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's at National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's degree in Mass Media & Journalism (Advertising & PR focus) at National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's degree in Media and Communications Studies at National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services