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Hi, I’m Sajaan S. Alam, a dynamic filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Dhaka. I specialize in video editing, cinematography and color grading, with strong communication and collaboration skills that help me work well with teams and clients alike. I adapt to any environment and always strive to deliver compelling visuals.
I enjoy both collaborative projects and self-directed work, and I love telling stories through documentary and music video formats. I bring reliability, creative energy, and a client-focused approach to every project I take on.
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Bengali
Fluent
Work Experience
Video Editor / Cinematographer / Colourist at BOX OFFICE BANGLADESH
December 1, 2020 - October 29, 2025Shot and edited over 50 documentaries for INGOs and NGOs, including World Fish, UNFPA, UNESCO, Plan International, BRAC, and World Fish. Freelance filmmaker since 2015, shooting, editing, and directing an online commercial for IMO Bangladesh. Directed music videos for Quantize Music Group (Matha Hila), Uptown Lokol (Bz Barz), and Mashfiq CDL & Presila Rahman (Ei Meghla Dinheekla).
Freelance Filmmaker / Cinematographer / Editor at Independent / Freelance
November 1, 2015 - October 29, 2025Shot, edited, and directed online commercials; produced multiple music videos including 'Matha Hila' (Quantize Music Group), 'Bz Barz' (Uptown Lokol), and 'Ei Meghla Dinheekla' (Mashfiq CDL & Presila Rahman).
Staff Writer and Photographer at The Independent Bangladesh
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010Wrote and photographed entertainment content for a national English newspaper.
Video Editor / Cinematographer at BoxOffice Bangladesh
December 1, 2020 - October 29, 2025Shot and edited over 50 documentary projects for INGOs and NGOs, including World Fish, UNFPA, UNESCO, Plan International, BRAC, and World Fish.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-Employed
November 1, 2015 - October 29, 2025Shot, edited and directed an online commercial for IMO Bangladesh; directed a music video for Quantize music group titled “Matha Hila”; shot, edited and directed a music video for Uptown Lokolz Black Zang titled “Bz Barz”; shot, edited and directed a music video for Mashfiq CDL & Priscila Rahman titled “Ei Meghla Din eh ekla”; more project links available on request.
Education
Diploma In Performing Arts & Media (Film + Theatre) at Sunway University College, Malaysia
March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014Photography (Basic) at Pathshala | South Asian Media Institute (Bangladesh)
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011Photography (Advanced) at Pathshala | South Asian Media Institute (Bangladesh)
April 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011GCE O'Levels certificate at International Centre for Integrated Studies (Bangladesh)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Diploma in Performing Arts & Media (Film + Theatre) at Sunway University College
March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014Basic in Photography at Pathshala | South Asian Media Institute
January 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011Advanced in Photography at Pathshala | South Asian Media Institute
April 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011GCE O-Level certificate at International Centre for Integrated Studies (Bangladesh)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Qualifications
GCE O-Level certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025GCE O-Level certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
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