Hi, I'm Sadiq Muhammad Norris, a creative professional specializing in cinematography, color grading, and editing. I have a strong passion for visual storytelling and hands-on experience across the production spectrum from pre-production to post-production. I currently work with Citizen Film and the Lavender Film Club, where I lead camera and lighting, edit, color grade, and help manage creative development and production pipelines. I enjoy making documentaries, narrative films, music videos, and branded projects that engage audiences.

Sadiq Muhammad Norris

Hi, I'm Sadiq Muhammad Norris, a creative professional specializing in cinematography, color grading, and editing. I have a strong passion for visual storytelling and hands-on experience across the production spectrum from pre-production to post-production. I currently work with Citizen Film and the Lavender Film Club, where I lead camera and lighting, edit, color grade, and help manage creative development and production pipelines. I enjoy making documentaries, narrative films, music videos, and branded projects that engage audiences.

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Hi, I’m Sadiq Muhammad Norris, a creative professional specializing in cinematography, color grading, and editing. I have a strong passion for visual storytelling and hands-on experience across the production spectrum from pre-production to post-production.

I currently work with Citizen Film and the Lavender Film Club, where I lead camera and lighting, edit, color grade, and help manage creative development and production pipelines. I enjoy making documentaries, narrative films, music videos, and branded projects that engage audiences.

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Work Experience

Production & Post Associate at Citizen Film
November 1, 2021 - June 5, 2024
Capture video and stills for documentaries, podcasts, and live events using cinema and DSLR cameras. Edit short- and long-form projects for public media, community organizations, and festivals. Perform sound recording, media ingest, color grading, and sound editing.
Cinematographer | Editor | Colorist at Lavender Film Club
December 1, 2020 - June 5, 2024
Lead camera and lighting on narrative, music video, fashion, and branded projects. Edit and color a range of projects, ensuring high-quality storytelling and delivery. Co-founded and manage production pipeline and creative development.
Podcast Editor at (Un)hidden Voices
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Edited and mixed 20+ podcast episodes focused on marginalized voices. Produced content for marketing and social media to increase engagement. Managed post workflows including sound editing, ingest, and motion graphics.

Education

A.A. in Film at City College of San Francisco
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Albany High School
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

Bay Area Video Coalition Bridges Fellowship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization