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I am a cinematographer with over 11 years of experience shaping visual narratives for features, TV series, documentaries, and commercials. I thrive on solving on-set challenges, maintaining high-end equipment, and collaborating closely with directors and crews to realize a cohesive cinematographic vision. From shooting a documentary in Aswan to leading camera and lighting teams on high-budget productions, I continuously train junior cinematographers and adapt to diverse production environments across Egypt and beyond.…I am a cinematographer with over 11 years of experience shaping visual narratives for features, TV series, documentaries, and commercials. I thrive on solving on-set challenges, maintaining high-end equipment, and collaborating closely with directors and crews to realize a cohesive cinematographic vision. From shooting a documentary in Aswan to leading camera and lighting teams on high-budget productions, I continuously train junior cinematographers and adapt to diverse production environments across Egypt and beyond.

Nader Wadea

Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Director of Photography, +5

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I am a cinematographer with over 11 years of experience shaping visual narratives for features, TV series, documentaries, and commercials. I thrive on solving on-set challenges, maintaining high-end equipment, and collaborating closely with directors and crews to realize a cohesive cinematographic vision. From shooting a documentary in Aswan to leading camera and lighting teams on high-budget productions, I continuously train junior cinematographers and adapt to diverse production environments across Egypt and beyond.…I am a cinematographer with over 11 years of experience shaping visual narratives for features, TV series, documentaries, and commercials. I thrive on solving on-set challenges, maintaining high-end equipment, and collaborating closely with directors and crews to realize a cohesive cinematographic vision. From shooting a documentary in Aswan to leading camera and lighting teams on high-budget productions, I continuously train junior cinematographers and adapt to diverse production environments across Egypt and beyond.

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I am a cinematographer with over 11 years of experience shaping visual narratives for features, TV series, documentaries, and commercials. I thrive on solving on-set challenges, maintaining high-end equipment, and collaborating closely with directors and crews to realize a cohesive cinematographic vision.

From shooting a documentary in Aswan to leading camera and lighting teams on high-budget productions, I continuously train junior cinematographers and adapt to diverse production environments across Egypt and beyond.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Photo

Expert

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Cinematographer at Freelancer

January 1, 2014 - Present

Senior Cinematographer working as a freelancer since 2014 on high-budget TV shows and feature films. Responsibilities include camera operation and movement planning, on-set lighting supervision, troubleshooting on set, and ensuring the cinematographic vision aligns with the director's concept. Led training for fresh graduates and junior cinematographers to improve team efficiency. Specialized in high-end camera movement and stabilizers, collaborating closely with the Director of Photography to integrate the cinematographic vision with the overall movie concept.

Camera 1st AC at Kashan (film)

January 1, 2015 - October 11, 2025

Worked as 1st Assistant Camera and occasionally a Camera Operator on the feature film Kashan. Contributed to camera readiness, lens and format prep, and on-set maintenance to support the principal cinematography.

Camera & Lighting Team Member at Hum erH (short documentary)

December 31, 2015 - October 11, 2025

Led camera and lighting efforts for Hum erH, a short documentary shot entirely in Upper Egypt (Aswan). The film was submitted to international festivals and officially selected for Santa Cruz Film Festival, California. Played a vital role in on-set camera movement and lighting teamwork, contributing to overall production quality and delivering on-set problem solving. Also involved in training fresh graduates and junior cinematographers on set.

Assistant Cinematographer at Freelancer

November 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025

Started as a trainee in camera, grip, and lighting departments to gain on-set experience. Worked with multiple Egyptian cinema projects during the late 2000s and early 2010s, witnessing the shift from film to digital cinematography. Progressed to roles including 1st AC, collaborating with established directors and cinematographers on numerous shoots.

Senior Cinematographer at Freelancer

January 1, 2014 - Present

Senior Cinematographer and freelancer responsible for leading camera and lighting on high-budget TV shows and feature films. Collaborated with the Director of Photography to execute the cinematic vision, troubleshoot on-set challenges, and ensure production quality. Trained and mentored junior cinematographers, expanded on-set efficiency, and integrated high-end camera movement and stabilizers into productions.

Camera 1st AC

January 1, 2019 - Present

1st AC on a single-camera feature, occasionally acting as camera operator. Involved in pre-production and on-set execution, focusing, lens changes, and camera department coordination to support the director and DP in achieving the film's visual style.

Assistant Cinematographer

November 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025

Trained in camera, grip, and lighting departments; gained early exposure to motion picture work and the transition to digital cinematography. Progressed to 2nd assistant camera and joined camera crews across productions.

Senior Cinematographer at Freelancer (Self-employed)

January 1, 2014 - Present

Freelance cinematography on high-budget TV shows and feature films. Served as Camera 1st AC on Kashan (first single-camera feature) and occasionally as Camera Operator. Collaborated with the Director of Photography to integrate the cinematographic vision and contribute to on-set problem solving. Led training for junior cinematographers to improve on-set efficiency.

Assistant Cinematographer at Freelancer

November 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025

Started as a trainee with camera, grip and lighting departments to gain on-set experience. Trained during the transition from film to digital cinematography; served as 2nd/3rd Assistant Camera and assisted on various Egyptian cinema productions.

Senior Cinematographer at Freelancer

January 1, 2014 - Present

Senior Cinematographer; began in 2014 and worked on high-budget TV shows and feature films; on-set troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and collaboration with the Director of Photography. Led training for fresh graduates and junior cinematographers to improve overall team efficiency.

1st Assistant Camera at Kashan (Film)

January 1, 2019 - Present

First camera assistant (AC) on a single-camera feature Kashan; occasionally operated the camera on certain setups.

Cinematography / Camera Department at HUumerH (Short Documentary)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Worked on preproduction and on-set camera and lighting for HUumerH; filmed entirely in Aswan, the short was submitted to international film festivals and was officially selected at a film festival in Santa Cruz, California; contributed to camera and lighting decisions and on-set troubleshooting.

Assistant Cinematographer at Freelancer

November 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025

Started as a trainee in the camera, grip, and lighting departments; progressed to 2nd assistant camera and later received offers as 1st AC; gained early exposure to motion picture filmmaking and the transition to digital cinematography.

Senior Cinematographer at Freelance

January 1, 2014 - Present

Started in 2014 and worked extensively on high-budget TV shows and features. In 2019, served as Camera 1st AC and occasionally Camera Operator on a single-camera feature. After graduating, rapidly expanded career through a wide range of productions including TV commercials, TV shows, features, and independent shorts. Initiated preproduction for a short documentary HUumerH shot in Aswan, with festival recognition and on-set leadership in camera and lighting. Led training for junior cinematographers and contributed to on-set problem solving, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with the Director of Photography to realize cinematic vision.

Assistant Cinematographer at Freelance

November 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025

Gained experience starting as a trainee in camera, grip, and lighting departments while studying. Progressed to 2nd Assistant Camera and later supported K operators; witnessed the shift from film to digital cinematography and engaged with prominent Egyptian directors and cinematographers. Traveled through early digital-era productions and built foundational skills in lighting and camera operations.

Cinematographer (Short Documentary) at HUumerH

January 1, 2019 - Present

Led camera and lighting for the short documentary HUumerH, shot entirely in Upper Egypt (Aswan). The film was officially selected for Santa Cruz Film Festival, California, USA, highlighting on-set leadership and visual storytelling. Contributed to preproduction planning, equipment coordination, and on-set troubleshooting; mentored juniors and collaborated with the Director of Photography.