I am a filmmaker, cinematographer, editor, colourist, and educator with over 15 years of experience spanning documentary and fiction filmmaking, education, and television production. I thrive at the intersection of research and practice, bringing ethnographic and sensory approaches to storytelling. In academia I lead university courses, mentor students, and guide creative projects that have reached international film festivals. I am committed to sharing practical skills in cinematography, editing, and colour grading while exploring the social implications of media.…

Mahmud Hasan Kayesh

I am a filmmaker, cinematographer, editor, colourist, and educator with over 15 years of experience spanning documentary and fiction filmmaking, education, and television production. I thrive at the intersection of research and practice, bringing ethnographic and sensory approaches to storytelling. In academia I lead university courses, mentor students, and guide creative projects that have reached international film festivals. I am committed to sharing practical skills in cinematography, editing, and colour grading while exploring the social implications of media.…

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I am a filmmaker, cinematographer, editor, colourist, and educator with over 15 years of experience spanning documentary and fiction filmmaking, education, and television production. I thrive at the intersection of research and practice, bringing ethnographic and sensory approaches to storytelling.

In academia I lead university courses, mentor students, and guide creative projects that have reached international film festivals. I am committed to sharing practical skills in cinematography, editing, and colour grading while exploring the social implications of media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Lecturer – Film & Television at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Taught and supervised courses in documentary and fiction filmmaking, editing, and videography. Designed and developed a curriculum blending practical film production and critical analysis. Mentored student film projects and guided postgraduate research in creative practice.
Adjunct Faculty at Pathshala South Asian Media Institute; Stamford University; Green University of Bangladesh
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Conducted courses on visual storytelling, cinematography, and non-linear video editing. Supported interdisciplinary workshops on creative media production and research.
Chief Video Editor at Asian Television Ltd.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Led editorial workflows, supervised post-production, and delivered high-quality video content for broadcast.
Senior/Chief Video Editor at ATN News Ltd.
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Oversaw editing teams, sequence assembly, color correction, and collaboration with reporters for daily and feature news content.
Senior Video Editor at Channel One
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Managed post-production workflows, editing timelines, and quality control for television programming.
Media Trainer (National) at Euroconsult Mott Macdonald, Bangladesh Office
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Delivered media training programs, built capacity in audiovisual production and editing for nationwide teams.
Cameraman (AV Unit) at Bangladesh National Museum
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Operated camera and supported audiovisual documentation of exhibitions and events.

Education

PhD in Media and Film: Creative and Critical Practice at University of Sussex
January 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026
MA in Filmmaking (Distinction) at University of the West of Scotland
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
MSS in Mass Communication and Journalism at University of Rajshahi
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Postgraduate Diploma in Genocide Studies at University of Dhaka
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
MA in Film & Media (Silver Medalist) at Stamford University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
BSc at National University, Dhaka
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Digital Cinematography – LV Prasad College of Media Studies, India
January 1, 2024 - January 11, 2026
Script Writing Workshop – LV Prasad College of Media Studies, India
January 1, 2024 - January 11, 2026
South Asian Festival Academy – Edinburgh Napier University, UK
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Financial Management for Film and Screen – AFTRS, Australia
January 1, 2022 - January 11, 2026
Research Ethics & Practice - Based PhD Preparation – University of Leeds & Lucerne University
January 1, 2022 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government

Skills

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