Zakaria Boubadra
I’m Zakaria Boubadra, a camera operator and Director of Photography based in Doha, with 8+ years of experience across broadcast television, branded campaigns, documentaries, and independent film.
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I’m Zakaria Boubadra, a camera operator and Director of Photography based in Doha, with 8+ years of experience across broadcast television, branded campaigns, documentaries, and independent film. I’m currently part of the Al Jazeera Media Network camera team, helping deliver stories through Al Jazeera 360, Atheer, AJ English/Arabic social platforms, and emerging short-form formats.
I work comfortably across professional cinema and broadcast workflows—operating Sony Cineline and ARRI cinema cameras on gimbals, Steadicam, Easyrig, and handheld, while also directing from concept to final cut. My focus is always on calm, creative execution: strong composition and lighting, reliable multi-camera coverage for live events, and consistently broadcast-ready 4K results even under demanding conditions.
- 9 years' experience
- Joined November 2026
Skills· 1
Languages
- ArabicFluent
- FrenchAdvanced
- EnglishAdvanced
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Government
Work experience· 10 roles
Operate across Al Jazeera’s digital ecosystem (Al Jazeera 360, Atheer, AJ English/Arabic social, TikTok/Shorts), capturing documentaries, promos, TV programmes, and social-first shorts. Primarily shoot with Sony Cineline and ARRI cinema cameras using gimbals, Easyrig, Steadicam, and handheld, supported by professional lighting rigs. Deliver broadcast-ready 4K footage for ad campaigns while maintaining quality in challenging weather and conditions. Support complex live events with multi-camera coverage, coordinating closely with directors and crew to keep schedules and visual standards.
Captured B-roll across backstage, audience, and catering areas to enrich the broader event video narrative, documenting candid and behind-the-scenes moments that add depth and texture to the final edit.
Prepared and configured camera equipment for each production’s requirements. Planned and rehearsed scenes ahead of shoot days using camera scripts to achieve intentional shot composition. Coordinated with lighting and technical crews to ensure consistent, high-quality footage across setups.
Education
Certifications and awards
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