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WAQAR ARIF

Filmmaker
London

Summary

Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination, film crew management and innovative solution development. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful content for viewers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Director

NASHA Film
04.2023 - 05.2023

1st Assistant Camera

Poppy Film
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
  • Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
  • Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.

Freelance Filmmaker

Photoholic Production
  • Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.

Professor of Filmmaking

Hunarkada Of Visual & Arts
3 2022 - 09.2022
  • Designed and delivered lectures to groups of students on the subjects of Filmmaking and Photography
  • Uncovered new learning opportunities for both myself and my students through constant research and reflection
  • Experience in classroom management and conveying ideas to various levels of understanding.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Director of Continuity - ARZ E PAK (Short Film)

TSFA Studio
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Storyboarded and planned the shoot alongside the director and cinematographer
  • Worked on script breakdowns with Director and DOP to ensure smooth shooting
  • Provided proactive, timely communication with all teams on a daily basis with individual and direct contact, as needed
  • Filled ad hoc roles on-set, e.g
  • Camera operation, when needed.

Director of Continuity - BACK TO RONAKPURA (Short Film)

TSFA Studio
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Worked as a cameraman and gaffer to ensure smooth shooting
  • Worked with the crew to ensure the production remained on schedule, that it looked its best, and that the final product was as polished as possible and matched the director’s vision.

Assistant Producer (Internship) - Pakistan Television, Programming Department

Pakistan Television
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Working with the News Director, Assignment Editor, and on-air talent in preparation for all news programs, live special events, remotes, elections, etc
  • Manages workflow to meet deadlines
  • Original news writing (primary source research, gathering original quotes from interviews, fact-checking, etc.)
  • Control development of news day and newscast by working with News Director and Executive Producer
  • Produce newscasts with assistance from news management & anchors
  • Select stories for newscasts while working with anchors, field crews as well as feed services and other resources.

Education

Master of Arts - Film Production

De Montfort University
Leicester, United Kingdom
05.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Punjab University of Lahore
Pakistan
05.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science (B) - undefined

Government Model Town Degree College for Boys
04.2014 - 05.2016

Intermediate History of Pakistan (B) - undefined

Government Model Town Degree College
04.2012 - 05.2014

General Science and Pakistan Studies (B) - undefined

Lahore Board
02.2010 - 05.2012

Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production

Brit Asia
Birmingham, United Kingdom
05.2001 -

Skills

Technical Skills

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Certification

Short Filmmaking, Lahore University of Management Science, 07/2018, 08/2018

Software

Adobe premier

After effects

Adobe Photoshop

Camera Skills

Interests

Teaching & Making Films

Timeline

1st Assistant Camera

Poppy Film
07.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Director

NASHA Film
04.2023 - 05.2023

Master of Arts - Film Production

De Montfort University
05.2022 - Current

Director of Continuity - ARZ E PAK (Short Film)

TSFA Studio
12.2020 - 12.2021

Director of Continuity - BACK TO RONAKPURA (Short Film)

TSFA Studio
12.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies

Punjab University of Lahore
05.2016 - 05.2019

Assistant Producer (Internship) - Pakistan Television, Programming Department

Pakistan Television
04.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science (B) - undefined

Government Model Town Degree College for Boys
04.2014 - 05.2016

Intermediate History of Pakistan (B) - undefined

Government Model Town Degree College
04.2012 - 05.2014

General Science and Pakistan Studies (B) - undefined

Lahore Board
02.2010 - 05.2012

Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production

Brit Asia
05.2001 -

Freelance Filmmaker

Photoholic Production

Professor of Filmmaking

Hunarkada Of Visual & Arts
3 2022 - 09.2022

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