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Hi, I’m Akash Satheesh, a Creative Director, Cinematographer, and Performance Marketing Content Specialist based in Dubai. With 10+ years crafting high-impact visual content for TV commercials, corporate videos, and performance-driven social campaigns, I translate brand goals into compelling narratives that boost engagement, conversions, and ROI. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, and I design content strategies that work across paid media and organic channels. I lead end-to-end video production—from concept and pre-production to on-set direction and post-production—collaborating with clients in the UAE and India. I build scalable pipelines, direct shoots, and ensure delivery on time and budget, with a focus on storytelling, strong CTAs, and platform-native formats to maximize ROAS.…Hi, I’m Akash Satheesh, a Creative Director, Cinematographer, and Performance Marketing Content Specialist based in Dubai. With 10+ years crafting high-impact visual content for TV commercials, corporate videos, and performance-driven social campaigns, I translate brand goals into compelling narratives that boost engagement, conversions, and ROI. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, and I design content strategies that work across paid media and organic channels. I lead end-to-end video production—from concept and pre-production to on-set direction and post-production—collaborating with clients in the UAE and India. I build scalable pipelines, direct shoots, and ensure delivery on time and budget, with a focus on storytelling, strong CTAs, and platform-native formats to maximize ROAS.

AKASH SATHEESH

Creative Director, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, +2

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Hi, I’m Akash Satheesh, a Creative Director, Cinematographer, and Performance Marketing Content Specialist based in Dubai. With 10+ years crafting high-impact visual content for TV commercials, corporate videos, and performance-driven social campaigns, I translate brand goals into compelling narratives that boost engagement, conversions, and ROI. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, and I design content strategies that work across paid media and organic channels. I lead end-to-end video production—from concept and pre-production to on-set direction and post-production—collaborating with clients in the UAE and India. I build scalable pipelines, direct shoots, and ensure delivery on time and budget, with a focus on storytelling, strong CTAs, and platform-native formats to maximize ROAS.…Hi, I’m Akash Satheesh, a Creative Director, Cinematographer, and Performance Marketing Content Specialist based in Dubai. With 10+ years crafting high-impact visual content for TV commercials, corporate videos, and performance-driven social campaigns, I translate brand goals into compelling narratives that boost engagement, conversions, and ROI. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, and I design content strategies that work across paid media and organic channels. I lead end-to-end video production—from concept and pre-production to on-set direction and post-production—collaborating with clients in the UAE and India. I build scalable pipelines, direct shoots, and ensure delivery on time and budget, with a focus on storytelling, strong CTAs, and platform-native formats to maximize ROAS.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Akash Satheesh, a Creative Director, Cinematographer, and Performance Marketing Content Specialist based in Dubai. With 10+ years crafting high-impact visual content for TV commercials, corporate videos, and performance-driven social campaigns, I translate brand goals into compelling narratives that boost engagement, conversions, and ROI. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, and I design content strategies that work across paid media and organic channels.

I lead end-to-end video production—from concept and pre-production to on-set direction and post-production—collaborating with clients in the UAE and India. I build scalable pipelines, direct shoots, and ensure delivery on time and budget, with a focus on storytelling, strong CTAs, and platform-native formats to maximize ROAS.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Premiere Pro

Branding

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Matte Black Films

September 1, 2016 - Present

Led and defined the creative vision for a wide range of video content, including TV commercials, corporate videos, and social media campaigns, ensuring alignment with client business goals. Managed all aspects of video production, from pre-production planning and concept development to on-set direction and post-production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content. Collaborated closely with clients to develop creative strategies, translating their objectives into compelling visual narratives. Oversaw post-production workflows, including editing, color correction, sound design, and motion graphics integration to ensure a polished final product.

Director of Photography and Editor at Denture Capital

March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016

Provided creative leadership to a team of junior editors and photographers, ensuring brand consistency across all promotional videos and commercials. Directed the cinematography for various shoots, applying expert knowledge of camera techniques, lighting, and composition to establish a distinct visual style. Edited raw footage into engaging final videos, integrating visual effects and professional color grading to elevate the content quality. Collaborated with high-profile personnel and artists, including Arnab Goswami, Indian Ocean, and Thaikkudam Bridge, to produce content that aligned with their brand.

Content Producer at Actsfolio

September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016

Managed studio operations, including lighting, photography, and post-production retouching for e-commerce assets. Created motion graphics, 3D models, and visual effects to enhance a variety of video projects, introducing innovative techniques to improve content engagement. Ensured all visual content meets high standards of quality through meticulous editing and color correction. Collaborated with high-profile personalities and artists, including Arnab Goswami, Indian Ocean, and Thaikkudam Bridge, to produce content that aligned with their brand.

Director of Photography & Editor at Denture Capital

March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016

Provided creative leadership to a team of junior editors and photographers, ensuring brand consistency across promotional videos, commercials, and digital content. Directed cinematography across multiple shoots, applying camera techniques, lighting, and composition to establish distinctive visual styles for each brand. Edited raw footage into high-quality final videos, integrating VFX, motion graphics, and color grading to elevate production value and audience retention. Collaborated with high-profile personalities and artists — including Arnab Goswami, Indian Ocean, and Thaikkudam Bridge — producing content aligned with their brand and audience expectations. Produced social media content optimized for organic reach and engagement, contributing to audience growth across brand digital channels.