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Abdulrahim Faisal

Summary

Filmmaker | Director | Cinematographer
I am a passionate filmmaker studying Film & Television in Istanbul, with hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, and editing. My work spans short films, documentaries, and scene recreations, always focused on creating compelling visual stories. With experience as a Camera and Light Assistant at Gold Lens Club in Saudi Arabia, I've honed my technical skills on set. My ultimate goal is to become one of the best directors, pushing the limits of storytelling through film.

Work History

Filmmaker

Film Industry

Freelance Filmmaker
Director, Cinematographer, Editor
2023 – Present

  • How to Make Spaghetti – Directed and shot a short film, focusing on creative storytelling through delusion actions.
  • Deadly Inheritance – Directed a psychological thriller, managing the full production process from script to post-production.
  • A Day in the Life of an Aspiring Footballer – Directed and edited a documentary capturing the journey of a young footballer.
  • The Perfect Human: Obstructions – Recreated Jørgen Leth's short film with a unique interpretation, focusing on lighting and composition.
  • La Fille Sur Le Pont – Scene recreation from the French film, emphasizing visual style and emotional performances.
  • Pulp Fiction – Recreated an iconic scene, focusing on dialogue delivery and dynamic cinematography.
  • The Seventh Seal – Chess Scene – Recreated the iconic chess scene, experimenting with lighting and atmosphere while focusing on the themes of life and death.
  • Abbas Kiarostami – 24 Frames Inspired Short – Directed a short film influenced by Abbas Kiarostami’s 24 Frames, exploring stillness, time, and space through meticulous framing and natural light.

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  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to overcome challenges faced during the filmmaking process.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure all projects were completed within financial constraints.

Gold Lens Club

Camera Assistant and Light Assistan
  • Assisted with camera operation and lighting setups, collaborating with the D.O.P. to ensure proper framing, focus, and lighting on short film productions at Gold Lens Club in Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Television

Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey
06-2027

Workshop - Location Management Workshop With Piernicola Pinno

Saudi Film Commission
Jeddah

Skills

  • Cinematography
  • Video editing
  • Film directing
  • Storyboarding
  • Directing experience
  • Visual storytelling
  • Documentary filmmaking
  • Location scouting
  • Script development

Timeline

Filmmaker

Film Industry

Gold Lens Club

Camera Assistant and Light Assistan

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Television

Bahcesehir University

Workshop - Location Management Workshop With Piernicola Pinno

Saudi Film Commission
Abdulrahim Faisal