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Usama Rashid

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Cinematographer and photographer with 6+ years of experience across feature films, documentaries, commercials, and wedding photography.

About

Cinematographer and photographer with 6+ years of experience across feature films, documentaries, commercials, and wedding photography. Based in Coimbra and available for productions throughout Portugal and the wider EU.

Strong in lighting design, camera operation, and end-to-end production management, with work selected for international film festivals including Almería Western Film Festival and Qinling Mountains Film Festival.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

Cinematographer / Photographer (Freelance, Self-employed)Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Directed cinematography for feature films, documentaries, and commercials, delivering high-quality visual storytelling. Travel-led shoots to diverse locations, sourcing distinctive backdrops and environments. Used content analytics to track performance and adjust visual strategy for maximum audience engagement. Managed budgets and schedules for the camera department to keep projects on time and on budget. Delivered wedding photography and supported social media content creation and direction for commercial clients. Collaborated with directors, producers, and key crew to develop and execute creative concepts.

Cinematographer / Photographer · Freelance Self-employedJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Cinematography and photography for feature films, documentaries, commercials, and weddings. Travel to diverse locations to source distinctive backdrops, manage end-to-end production tasks, and deliver high-quality visuals. Lead social media content creation and direction for commercial clients; collaborate with directors, producers and crews to develop and execute creative concepts.

Cinematographer/Photographer (Freelance) · Usama RashidJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Cinematography direction for a wide range of projects, including feature films, documentaries, and commercials, delivering high-quality visual storytelling. Regular travel to diverse locations to enhance shoots with unique backdrops and environments. Utilized analytics to track content performance and adjust strategies for maximum impact and engagement. Managed budgets and schedules for cinematography departments, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget. Wedding photography, social media content creation, and direction. Collaborated with directors, producers, and other key team members to develop and execute creative concepts.

Assistant Cinematographer · HyphenzJun 2019 – Aug 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Assistant Cinematographer · Hyp henzJun 2019 – Aug 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Education· 6

Masters in Media Science · Iqra University2018 – 2023
Bachelor of Commerce · University of Sindh Jamshoro2015 – 2017
Master of Arts (MA) · Iqra University, Karachi2018 – 2023
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) · University of Sindh, Jamshoro2015 – 2017

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