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Azim Miah

Northampton

Summary

Self-made director creating dreamlike, human stories for global brands and artists. Experienced in commercials, music videos and branded films with strong conceptual, technical and leadership skills. Skilled in scalable visual direction, editing, colour grading and social-first creative strategy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director & Filmmaker

Freelance
Northampton, East Midlands
01.2025 - Current

Clients include Hyundai, Lucky Saint, JaackMaate and international artists.


  • Directed dozens of commercials, music videos and branded films for UK and international clients
  • Delivered projects for global brands and creators, achieving strong audience engagement and repeat commissions
  • Led productions with crews up to 20+ across multiple locations and budgets
  • Developed high-concept treatments that secured funding, client approval and cross-platform distribution
  • Oversaw editing, colour grading and post-production workflows to maintain creative intent
  • Applied social-first creative strategy to maximise reach, performance and platform suitability

Creative Director

Dot Media
Northampton, East Midlands
02.2023 - 11.2024


• Transformed Dot Media from student project into full production company with consistent commercial workload
• Directed, shot, edited, graded 50+ branded projects for UK and international clients
• Increased annual project output and secured repeat business through strong client relationships
• Led UK and international productions with crews up to 20 people

Marketer

TechMan Garage Management Solution
Northampton, East Midlands
02.2022 - 01.2023


  • Produced 200+ graphics, videos and digital assets used across campaigns and product launches
  • Increased social media engagement by 25% through improved content strategy and analytics-driven optimisation
  • Ensured brand consistency across social media, website assets and promotional materials
  • Collaborated with marketing and product teams to align creative output with business objectives

Content Creator

Self-Employed
Northampton, East Midlands
12.2013 - 01.2020


• Built channel to 500,000+ views and 3,000+ subscribers
• Produced and edited 500+ videos using self-taught filmmaking skills
• Developed visual style and brand identity that sustained audience growth
• Used analytics to refine content strategy and increase engagement


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Film, TV & Digital Media Production

University of Northampton
Northampton
09.2018 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Directing (Commercials, Music Videos and Branded Film)
  • Scalable Visual Direction
  • Concept and Treatment Development
  • Visual Language Development
  • Directing Performance and On-Set Leadership
  • Editing and Colour Grading
  • Social-First Creative Strategy
  • Creative Problem Solving Under Constraints

Timeline

Director & Filmmaker

Freelance
01.2025 - Current

Creative Director

Dot Media
02.2023 - 11.2024

Marketer

TechMan Garage Management Solution
02.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Film, TV & Digital Media Production

University of Northampton
09.2018 - 06.2021

Content Creator

Self-Employed
12.2013 - 01.2020
Azim Miah