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Hi, I’m Simon John Massey, a professional cinematographer with over a decade of international experience across documentaries, high-end corporate films, promo videos, TVCs, fashion films, and music videos. I shoot across formats from SD to cinema and 5K, and I specialize in cutting-edge equipment and visuals that tell a strong story. My work includes Emmy-winning documentary projects locally and internationally, in Pakistan and the GCC (Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain). I’ve partnered with multinational clients such as Gulf Air, Bahrain TV, Qatar Foundation, Al Jazeera, Citi Bank, Bahrain Tourism, Vodafone, and more. I’m also an accomplished video editor, bringing creative storytelling together with technical excellence on every project.…Hi, I’m Simon John Massey, a professional cinematographer with over a decade of international experience across documentaries, high-end corporate films, promo videos, TVCs, fashion films, and music videos. I shoot across formats from SD to cinema and 5K, and I specialize in cutting-edge equipment and visuals that tell a strong story. My work includes Emmy-winning documentary projects locally and internationally, in Pakistan and the GCC (Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain). I’ve partnered with multinational clients such as Gulf Air, Bahrain TV, Qatar Foundation, Al Jazeera, Citi Bank, Bahrain Tourism, Vodafone, and more. I’m also an accomplished video editor, bringing creative storytelling together with technical excellence on every project.

Simon John Massey

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Video Editor, +1

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Hi, I’m Simon John Massey, a professional cinematographer with over a decade of international experience across documentaries, high-end corporate films, promo videos, TVCs, fashion films, and music videos. I shoot across formats from SD to cinema and 5K, and I specialize in cutting-edge equipment and visuals that tell a strong story. My work includes Emmy-winning documentary projects locally and internationally, in Pakistan and the GCC (Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain). I’ve partnered with multinational clients such as Gulf Air, Bahrain TV, Qatar Foundation, Al Jazeera, Citi Bank, Bahrain Tourism, Vodafone, and more. I’m also an accomplished video editor, bringing creative storytelling together with technical excellence on every project.…Hi, I’m Simon John Massey, a professional cinematographer with over a decade of international experience across documentaries, high-end corporate films, promo videos, TVCs, fashion films, and music videos. I shoot across formats from SD to cinema and 5K, and I specialize in cutting-edge equipment and visuals that tell a strong story. My work includes Emmy-winning documentary projects locally and internationally, in Pakistan and the GCC (Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain). I’ve partnered with multinational clients such as Gulf Air, Bahrain TV, Qatar Foundation, Al Jazeera, Citi Bank, Bahrain Tourism, Vodafone, and more. I’m also an accomplished video editor, bringing creative storytelling together with technical excellence on every project.

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Hi, I’m Simon John Massey, a professional cinematographer with over a decade of international experience across documentaries, high-end corporate films, promo videos, TVCs, fashion films, and music videos. I shoot across formats from SD to cinema and 5K, and I specialize in cutting-edge equipment and visuals that tell a strong story.

My work includes Emmy-winning documentary projects locally and internationally, in Pakistan and the GCC (Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain). I’ve partnered with multinational clients such as Gulf Air, Bahrain TV, Qatar Foundation, Al Jazeera, Citi Bank, Bahrain Tourism, Vodafone, and more. I’m also an accomplished video editor, bringing creative storytelling together with technical excellence on every project.

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Work Experience

Director of Photography / Video Editor at Clique Advertising Agency

January 1, 2025 - Present

Shoot ad films, corporate videos, promotional content for social media (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts); planned and executed concept storyboards including location setup, lighting, and camera operation; drone operator; edited photos and videos using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.

Director of Photography / Video Editor at Brasfield & Esnad Management

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Captured high-quality cinematic property films, agent profile videos, and social media content for residential and construction properties; produced promotional videos highlighting property features; managed social media accounts; collaborated with agents on marketing campaigns; oversaw shooting, location, lighting, and post-production editing.

Director of Photography / Video Editor at Mi2 Production

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Shot TVCs, corporate videos, documentaries, promotional videos, and fashion films; responsibilities included video editing, photography, and creating shooting concept storyboards.

Director of Photography at I Heart Film Production

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Worked on TVCs, corporate videos, documentaries, promotional videos, and events coverage; created shooting concepts and storyboards and edited video.

Director of Photography at HUM News TV Channel

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Director of Photography in Creative Department / Channel Promotion; worked on ID campaigns, promo, live virtual studio lighting, and investigative documentaries.

Cameraman / Photographer at WS Production

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Captured high-quality video and photo event shoots, corporate videos, and promotional videos.

Cameraman - Photographer at Resolution Productions

June 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Worked on international projects based in Doha for clients such as Qatar Foundation, Al Jazeera, Hamad Port Project, Paris Saint Germain, and others.

Director of Photography at Ad.Mark Bahrain

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Directed photography for TVCs, documentaries, music videos, and corporate videos for regional and international clients including Tourism in Bahrain, Ministry of Labor, Bahrain TV, Gulf Airways, Bahrain Bourse, and events.

Senior Cameraman at SOC Film (Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy)

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Supported Oscar-winning director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on documentaries and television projects, including Aghaz-e-Safar, ho yaqeen, Malala documentary series; contributions to HBO, PBS Frontline, CNN, and Dawn News.

Senior Cameraman at Dawn News TV

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Senior Cameraman and Photographer in Features Department; magazine shows, studio lighting, and talk shows.

Cameraman at CNBC Pakistan

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

News Cameraman: Filmed news packages and feature-based programs; responsible for studio lighting for shows and corporate films.

News Cameraman at TeleBiz

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

News Cameraman for TeleBiz, a Pakistan-based production facility producing daily broadcast content for PTV, CNBC Asia, and Zee Europe.