I’m a filmmaker, cinematographer and digital media instructor based in Kingston, Ontario, with over 20 years of experience in audiovisual production, photography and teaching. I direct, shoot, edit and tell stories across film, television and live multimedia projects, blending creative production with practical pedagogy. Currently I teach at St. Lawrence College across multiple programs and freelance on documentary, theatre and cultural projects, while exploring emerging technologies such as projection mapping, VR and AI-driven workflows. I value collaboration, leadership and critical thinking to deliver engaging student experiences and compelling audiovisual work.

Fouad Bestandji

I’m a filmmaker, cinematographer and digital media instructor based in Kingston, Ontario, with over 20 years of experience in audiovisual production, photography and teaching. I direct, shoot, edit and tell stories across film, television and live multimedia projects, blending creative production with practical pedagogy. Currently I teach at St. Lawrence College across multiple programs and freelance on documentary, theatre and cultural projects, while exploring emerging technologies such as projection mapping, VR and AI-driven workflows. I value collaboration, leadership and critical thinking to deliver engaging student experiences and compelling audiovisual work.

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I’m a filmmaker, cinematographer and digital media instructor based in Kingston, Ontario, with over 20 years of experience in audiovisual production, photography and teaching. I direct, shoot, edit and tell stories across film, television and live multimedia projects, blending creative production with practical pedagogy.

Currently I teach at St. Lawrence College across multiple programs and freelance on documentary, theatre and cultural projects, while exploring emerging technologies such as projection mapping, VR and AI-driven workflows. I value collaboration, leadership and critical thinking to deliver engaging student experiences and compelling audiovisual work.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Instructor – Digital Media, Video Production and New Technologies at St. Lawrence College
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taught across three programs: Music Digital Media, Graphic Design and Arts Fundamentals; Delivered courses in video production, storytelling, cinematography, editing (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro), lighting and motion design; Trained in live streaming production across multi-system workflows; Introduced green screen production, projection mapping (MadMapper), VR and AI; Supervised student projects; Designed hands-on learning experiences.
Photography and Media Production (Freelance) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Photography and media production for clients including National Theatre School of Canada and cultural organisations in Kingston.
Director – Interview Series (Documentary Project) at Centre culturel Frontenac
January 1, 2026 - Present
Director for an interview series documentary project.
Director of Photography – Short Film at Short Film
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Director of Photography for a short film.
Video Production and Editing – Theatre Les Tréteaux de Kingston at Théâtre Les Tréteaux de Kingston
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Video production and editing for theatre productions.
Freelance Photographer, Videographer and Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2001 - Present
Photographer, videographer and editor working on a range of projects for various clients.
DOP and Manager at ARCARED Production
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Director of Photography and manager for ARCARED Production.
Co-founder & DOP at Capsa Vision Photo Agency
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Co-founder and Director of Photography for Capsa Vision Photo Agency.
Manager at Voxel (Visual Effects & Communication Agency)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Manager overseeing operations and project delivery.
Founder at SIAN Association (Cinema & Audiovisual Culture)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010
Founder of the SIAN Association focused on cinema and audiovisual culture.

Education

Photography / Camera Operator Technician Certificate at National Audio-Visual Vocational Institute, Algiers
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Certificat de technicien opérateur de prise de vue (photographie / caméra) at Institut national de formation audiovisuelle, Alger
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Qualifications

Certificat en publication assistée par ordinateur
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Certificat de technicien opérateur de prise de vue (photographie / caméra)
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Certificat en publication assistée par ordinateur
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Photography / Camera Operator Technician Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services