Shavez Ahmad Content Creator | Lighting Cameraman | Videographer Phone: +971 5453 83 189 | Email: [email protected] The Exchange Tower by Tanmiyat, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Recent works: Television Features | TVCs and Social Media
SYNOPSIS I have over two decades of experience & expertise in Films, Television, and Studio production working on Static (Chroma) and dynamic (Chroma) studios and Virtual studios with 180 and 360-Degree Graphic environment on single and mufti-camera operations. These productions were to produce content for news, entertainment, quiz shows, sports, and social media platforms. I can manage virtual productions recorded or live broadcast, handling Production operations A-Z. I Produce Television/Web Content for Corporate Clients. An end-to-End role involved me from client brief generation to delivering the finished Video for each project. I have served Production Management, Directing, Packaging, Planning, Conceptualization, and execution of special features over 30 broadcasters in the region and internationally.
QUALIFICATIONS
Google Video Ad Certification in March 2021. Diploma in Leadership and Management from Shaw Academy in the year 2019 Diploma in Cinematography and Lighting Techniques from AAFT, Noida, India in the year 2002 Bachelor of Arts (Graduate) from University of Lucknow, India in the year 2000
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH
✓ Optimization of resources (Manpower and Equipment) ✓ Extensive knowledge of the technical processes of film making and production ✓ In-depth knowledge of the budgeting methods and techniques of line producing ✓ Possess strong communication, project management, and supervisory skills ✓ Creating and managing fixed/modular studio setup ✓ Film and television production ✓ Video direction ✓ Operation of ENG/EFP/Studio equipment ✓ Sound knowledge of OB operations, RF backpacks, sound, and NLEs
CURRENT POSITION I am currently based in Dubai, working as an independent media professional (Freelancer) with various major broadcasters and media production companies. Experience
Director of Photography | Head Cameraman Jan ‘20 - Dec ‘20 Euro News | FBM Media Solutions, Dubai, United Arab Emirates www.euronews.com
Assigned as a DP/Lighting Cameraman for Euro News Dubai as well as for other major clients.
Responsibilities included; Production of ENG/EFP, Single/ Multi-camera filming, lighting, and shooting design of the features mainly for Euro News and end-to-end video production for all the major clients.
Director of Photography | Producer (Special Projects) Nov ‘17 - Oct ‘19 Our Media Production, Dubai, United Arab Emirates www.ourmediauae.com
“THINKING OUT OF THE BOX” is what separates Our Media Group from the other similar business in the region, based on an extensive history of dealing not only with International and local Media Networks, but Government and non-Government Institutions.
I have been responsible for the filming of all the major projects as well as supervising Multi cams, ENG/EFP, Complete Cinematography and Camerawork, Handling Studio based programs, and Live events. Apart from these, I Produced Television/Web Content for Corporate Clients. An end-to-End role that involved me from client brief generation to delivering the finished Video for each project. Production Management, Directing, Packaging, Planning, Conceptualization, and execution of special features in the region and internationally.
Senior Cameraman | Senior Video Journalist Jan ‘17 - Oct ‘17 WION (World Is One News, Zee Media Corporation Limited, India) www.wionews.com
WION (World is One News) is an English global news platform from Zee Media. It focuses on delivering global news from a South Asian perspective. I worked as a Senior Cameraman, was stationed at the WION Headquarter.
Director of Photography | Line Producer | Executive Producer May ‘13 - Dec ‘16 Reality TV/ENG (Various)
▪ TIMA/Channel10, Australia: Live coverage of honorable Prime Minister of Australia Mr. Tony Abbott visits India and held talks on bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues in the year 2014.
▪ AL AAN TV, UAE: The series that dealt with the culture of Kashmir and active extremist organizations i.e. "AQ" and "IM" and it's fear in other Indian Muslims. This series was of several episodes had been broadcast worldwide in 2015.
▪ ARRE /Dreams Vault Media: A web series “ARRE HO JA REGENDER” aired on www.arre.co.in A reality show based on a social experiment on gender equality in India. https://youtu.be/Nplu7KveQ3Q Bollywood Feature Films in the Hindi Language: a) As an Executive Producer: “GHOST STORY” (an abstract cinema, Releasing soon in theaters) Genre: Horror/Thriller | Produced by Dimension Pictures /Garbage Productions | Director: Zubair Khan b) As a Director of Photography: “BHOOTIYAPAA” Genre: Horror/Comedy | Produced by EROS International/Garbage Productions | Director: Saikat Bagban c) As a Cinematographer (2nd Unit): “SAHI DHANDHE GALAT BANDE” Genre: Action/Comedy | Produced by Very Fishy Films Pvt Ltd | Director: Parvin Dabas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6HaK9hPnkAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CrpaMs2F7A
Director of Photography | Senior Cameraman July ‘11 - April ‘13 Rajya Sabha Television (RSTV, Parliament of India) www.rstv.nic.in I have been involved as a core team player in the initial set up of the Rajya Sabha Television, with the core team of formatting and conceptualization of new features such as lighting/shooting design and my feedback to the team to enhance the quality output from the studio as well as from the ENG/Field production. While working closely with the assignment desk, reporters, and production to ensure the smooth coordination and execution of ENG/ EFP assignments. I was also responsible for maintaining industry standards and norms for the camera/lighting aspects of quality assurance out in the field and in the studios' camera work closely with the technical department to ensure smooth distribution, maintenance, and optimized utilization of all camera and related equipment that also involved in training personnel on the HD tape-less technology from Sony.
Filmed several stories/events in Ankara, Konya, and Istanbul during Hon'ble Vice President visited Turkey. Exclusively filmed the Presidential Elections and polling results from the Parliament of India, New Delhi. Produced and Directed multi-camera EFPs (OBs) from different states of India e.g. Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh during assembly elections and polling results in 2012. Multi-camera EFPs (OBs) of "BUDGET 2013" from the Bombay stock exchange (BSE), Mumbai, and directed several other major shows of RSTV i.e. India Interacts, The Big Picture, Sarokar, etc from different parts of India.
Director of Photography | Line Producer April ‘09 - June‘11
a) EVIL UP CLOSE- THE SLUMDOG CANNIBAL, First LookTV, UK/A+E Network "Evil Up Close" tells extraordinary stories of people who are infamous murderers and most reviled criminals from all over the world. We interview the people who knew these killers well. This series of 25 episodes have been broadcast worldwide and has run from 2010 to 2013. https://www.dropbox.com/s/lwyv0diewt3cslc/Docu- Drama_A%2BE%20Network_EVIL%20UP%20CLOSE_Surinder%20Koli-The%20Slumdog.mp4?dl=0
b) INDIA INVESTIGATES, Fox History and Entertainment Channel (FOX TRAVELLER) Genre: Factual/Reconstruction, Series Director: Rohit Lal, Produced by BAG Films and Media Ltd.
"India Investigates" is a factual (Reconstructions) series of 10 episodes that deal with some of the most sensational crimes in India; the series broadcasted worldwide on Fox Traveler between January 14 and March 18 in the year 2011, later repeated on other National Geographic Channels. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xpx5p73oniuzvfx/Docu%20Series_Fox_India%20Investigates_Jessica%20Lal%20C ase.mp4?dl=0 c) DIL KI BASTI MEIN” (IN YOUR HEART) 2011/Urdu/Persian/ Director: Mr. Anwar Jamal. A fellowship film for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India Festivals: Abu Dhabi Film Festival, 42nd International Film Festival of India The film captured a vibrant city caught between the past and the present, between decay and renewal, between hope and despair, and between tradition and modernity. A freewheeling journey through the varied aspects of Old Delhi conveys its heartbeats, its religious moorings, its food, its musical legacy, its poetry, and its social identity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbZbnWH3AvA
d) TRAPPED IN KEDARNATH for National Geographic Channel (Red Dot Productions/NDTV) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra_1p-YwL58 e) MY CITY MY HISTORY for NGC/FOX channels (Red Dot Productions/NDTV) f) IT HAPPENS ONLY INDIA for FOX HISTORY (Red Dot Productions/NDTV)
Features Cameraman June ‘08 - March ‘09 NDTV, New Delhi Television, India www.ndtv.com
I was responsible for single/multi-cam shows of different genres, handled their lighting and filming design as well for NDTV Metronation, Delhi.
ENG+EFP/Studio Cameraman October ‘07 - May ‘08 NewsX, INX NEWS Private Limited, India www.newsx.com
I have been actively involved in the initial setup of the channel and participated in several workshops. Managed and executed the initial studio setup of West Bengal state of, India and shot many pilot episodes, and covered major political/investigative assignments before and during the launch of NewsX.
Director of Photography | Cinematographer April ‘07 - June ‘07 AL-WA’AD MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, Kingdom of Bahrain
I was responsible for shooting design and filming AVs, commercials, and several other singles/mufti-cam shows. JUNAID PERFUMES, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain (Commercial) AL AREEN CONSTRUCTIONS, FZ LLC, UAE/Bahrain (Corporate), and several others.
Line Production | DOP | Fixer | Cinematographer January ‘06 - March ‘07
Documentaries /Reality TV Series/Makings:
“Discrimination against women” Another World is Possible “CEDAW in South Asia” Language: Urdu, Director: Aisha Gazdar, Produced by Films d'Art, Karachi, Pakistan
SAVE THE HISTORICAL MONUMENTS OF INDIA (Fillers) Produced by: Archaeological Survey of India, Director: Anwar Jamal HOTEL BY THE BAY, Discovery Channel (TLC) POGO AMAZING KIDS AWARDS 2006, POGO TV EYE OF INDIA! “EXPRESS YOURSELF” for CNN INTERNATIONAL XTREME MAKEOVER for BBC WORLD RAKHI KA SWAYAMWAR and RAHUL DULHANIYA LE JAYEGA for NDTV IMAGINE ANTAKSHARI for ZEE TV INDIAN IDOL-2 for SONY TV SHABAASH INDIA for ZEE TV SALAAM-E-ISHQ for STAR ONE Making of MY DAD STRONGEST (Feature Film)Director: Rahul Kapoor, Featuring Kumar Gaurav Making of DULUX INSPIRA (Commercial) Director: Karan Johar, Featuring Kareena Kapoor TVCs for DARUSSALAM PUBLICATIONS, UK
Video Journalist | Cameraman ENG+EFP April ‘2000 - Dec ‘05 Investigative Series/ENG:
CHANDRAYAAN-1, INDIA ON MOON for Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India. “KAAL KAPAAL MAHAKAAL” A series, based on Cannibals for Zee Network Filmed several stories on the overall situation of Andaman Nicobar and other islands after the Tsunami in 2005. Interviewed various celebrities/political leaders while in air on the helicopter/aircraft during the campaigning of assembly and parliamentary election in India. Filmed several STING OPERATIONS and other investigative assignments. RED ALERT, SANSANI and POLL KHOLL for STAR NEWS Shot several investigating stories of SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, THE INSIDE STORY, and CRIME REPORTER for ZEE NEWS
Sports Assignments
"ASIA CUP 2018" Cricket Series in the United Arab Emirates. MRF Formula Championship 2013 in Chennai. "Women cricket world cup" in Mumbai in 2013. MRF Formula Championship 2010 in Chennai. MRF Formula Championship 2012 in Noida. Live Coverage of Athens Flame Rally in 2004 in New Delhi. Set up of studios (Lighting and Multi-Camera Programming) for various sports events.
Nationality - Indian | DOB - February 2, 1981
References provided on request.