Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

I was born in 1989, in a middle class family in Bangladesh. I studied computer science, before leaving my computer career to study photography at Pathshala South Asian Media Institute from 2010 to 2013, where I was also trained to produce and edit Audio-Visuals. I learnt photography from the masters like Morten Krogvold, Philip Blenkinsop, Max Pam, Asim Rafiqui and Shahidul Alam. I also worked under mentorship of Saiful Huq Omi for a year. My works got published in National Geographic, Sky News UK, Trouw, Marie Claire Italia, Saudi Aramco World, Daily Mail UK, Sunday Times, Birding Asia, SAEVUS among others. I have also worked for The New York Times, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Save The Children, Channel 4, Human Rights Watch, Equal Rights Trust, Embassy of The Kingdom of Netherlands, European Union among others. Currently I’m working as a Documentary photographer/cinematographer at a agency called “Counter Foto”. I also work as a contributor at Polaris Images and Thomson Reuters Foundation. I’m working with Saiful Huq Omi in his mammoth documentary film project on Rohingya refugees around the world as an assistant producer and co-cinematographer.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer

Performance driven visual communications professional with over 10 years of experience in the field of journalism, photography, content development, documentary filmmaking, public speaking and media advocacy. As a dual citizen of both Canada and Bangladesh, able to travel to most countries for assignment purposes on a short notice. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Produced a digital story on women empowerment that became the first video on VOA Bangla’s Facebook page to reach over half a million views within 24 hours of posting. • Authored the photobook ‘One with Nature: Resolving the human-elephant conflict’ commissioned by UNHCR/IUCN. Notable clients include Voice of America, ILO, UNHCR, IUCN, Save the Children, UN Women, Eastern Bank Limited, UNICEF, Solidarity Center, WHPCA. EDUCATION Diploma in Photojournalism - SAIT, Calgary, AB, Canada, 2015-2017 Bachelor of Computer Science – Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2003-2007

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Digital Content Creator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I am an independent filmmaker and video journalist currently based in the United States of America. Over a decade, I have produced, edited, and filmed numerous news content, short documentaries, films and video materials for various national and international media outlets. Throughout my professional journey, I have garnered numerous commendations from publishers for my work. I graduated in International Film Business from Busan Asian Film School, South Korea.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• TV News Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Translator
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Social Media Producer

As a Production Executive at The Daily Star, the largest English media house of Bangladesh, I bring a diverse set of skills to my role, having completed a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Chittagong and Post Graduate Diploma in Film and Television from Pathshala South Asian Media Institute. I am a fellow of DW Akademie and KAS. In addition to my work at The Daily Star, I have also completed freelance projects for reputable organizations such as Insider, AFP and Amnesty International, honing my skills as a multimedia content creator. My passion for impactful storytelling led me to complete the "Storytelling for Impact" course from the National Geographic Society. I am dedicated to creating multimedia content that engages and informs the audience while upholding the highest ethical standards. I am sound with Camera works, Direction, Editing and Communicating with mass people.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I am Elizabeth D' Costa, an emerging Bangladeshi born and raised and one of the most exciting young female documentary filmmaker with over 10 years of experience. My first feature documentary “Bangla Surf Girls” got Official selection in the acclaimed HotDocs Film Festival 2020. I am also the fellow of Film Independent’s Documentary Lab 2020 which was sponsored by Global Media Makers and US State Department of Education and Cultural exchange. My film was also selected for the Chicken and Egg 2017 Accelerator Lab among 10 women filmmakers worldwide and successfully pitched in the Deal Makers forum at Hot Docs 2017. I was also selected to attend the IDFA academy in 2017, to hone my craft among 100 filmmakers worldwide. I began my career as a script supervisor with the acclaimed Bangladeshi filmmakers Tareque and Catherine Masud, before earning my MA in Film Studies from the University of Dhaka. I produced/directed television shows and worked in several short films for a range of media outlets including BBC Media Action, Dutch TV NOS, PBSNews- hour, Vice News UK, La Sexta Spanish TV and Bloomberg TV. Also worked as an Assistant Producer on two times Academy Award winner, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary “A Journey of Thousand Miles”. From 2016 to 2017, I worked as a communications advisor for UNDP Bangladesh and in this capacity produced a number of media advocacy stories about women empowerment. Directed short documentaries on topics like - women’s access to justice, women and natural disasters. Was translator for Norwegian photojournalist Annemor Larsen on Child marriage.

• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I Born in Chandpur district and living in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I graduated from the faculty of electronics in Dhaka Polytechnic Institute. My original name Md. Iqbal Hossain (known by Iqbal Munna). I am a writer, director and editor. I started my work Bangladesh television (BTV) in 2002 as NON-Linear Video Editor. Since then i engaged in the independent documentary film industry as a director and editor. In 2010 i launched a small film, television and video production company named creative pro BD. In 2016, i make a documentary film about Bangladesh Tannery (leather) industry present situation. this film highly appreciated in the world. In 2017, I made two more films, one is; Bangladesh Inland Water Transport workers life style. and another is; present situation of Savar Tannery area and pollution of dhaleshwari river. In 2018, I make a documentary film about Bangladesh Loacl Garments workers life, working Enviornmnet & struggle. In 2019, I make a documentary film about Brac scool's innovation for Improving Early Grade Reading Activity (IIEGRA). In 2020, I make a documentary film about Bangladesh Textile and Garments Workers League (BTGWL) acitvity.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Colorist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Mr. KM Taj-Biul Hasan is a Filmmaker,Cameraman and researcher . He has been in this profession since 1991. He completed B.Sc ( Hon's) on Zoology & M.Sc. on Fisheries from the Dept. of Zoology, The University of Dhaka and subsequently completed his diploma on Photography(Dhaka) & Filmmaking (New Delhi). Later on adapted himself with the Film and Television media profession. He also completed professional training from BBC(UK), BFDC(Dhaka), CENDIT(New Delhi), CEMCA (New Delhi) ,Deutsch Welle Television Training Centre (Berlin), DUPS(Dhaka), NIMC(Dhaka), STOU (Bangkok) and NHK(Tokyo) respectively. In his professional career Mr. Hasan worked in the Dept. of Film & Publication of Bangladesh Govt. and Bangladesh Open University from 1992-2011 as Program Director /Producer .He began his career as a cine-cameraman and has since become a fiction and documentary film-maker. So far made 85 educational TV programs,23 documentaries & 03 fiction and received 14 impressive International awards for film-making. He also created a historic record by winning three times, the most prestigious ‘The National Federation of UNESCO Japan Prize’ for his three educational films as well as the Tokyo Docs (Color of Asia) Award. Being a researcher; Mr. Hasan presented papers in the 21 international media events till January 2021 and has publication in the reputed international journals. So far visited many countries of Asia, Europe and Africa for his professional reasons. For details please see the links below : https://filmfreeway.com/kmtajbiulhasan linkedin.com/in/khandoker-md-taj-biul-hasan-447b828a http://dhrupadcommunicationbd.simplesite.com

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• Creative Director
• Translator
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer

Shahadat Hossain is an emerging filmmaker from Bangladesh. He has over 15 years of experience in Film production and Photography. His feature doc “Tales off Banishanta” is one of those unique and untold stories from one of the licensed brothel of Bangladesh. He began his career as a Photographer in an English Daily in Bangladesh and then he went to work with Acclaimed European filmmaker Michael Glowgger. He is the Cinematographer for BBC Our Worlds doc ‘The cost of apparel industry’. He is the Director of Photography for the feature doc ‘Rising Silence’ ‘In Search of Bengali Harlem, ‘Untying the Knot’ and “Bangla Surf girls’ and Cinematographer for the fiction film ‘Sarhaad’ shoot in India.. Shahadat has worked as Producer and cinematographer for Warner Bros Hongkong, Swedish Tv, CBC, Discovery Channel (USA) , Komola Collective (UK), UNICEF Global and Bangladesh, VG network Norway, He also Worked as a consultant filmmaker for Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). He has worked as a cinematographer in Six feature films and many short films and commercials. Shahadat is a passionate Photographer who has Two Solo Exhibition in Uk 2017. He has numerous group exhibition in UK, USA, Japan, Turkey, Italy and Beyond. Shhahdat has MA in English Literature and completed one year PGD in Cinematography from Asian Academy of Film and Television, India.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Corporate Videographer
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• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

Himel Tariq is a producer, Director of Firefly Motion Pictures. Over ten years’ experience in film & television media. Work with leading domestic & int'l advertising agencies, NGOs, marketing firms, and local & multinational companies and international productions. Wide-ranging knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion. He studied filmmaking at the Prague film school, Czech Republic. He is a high energy, creative producer who enjoys taking on new challenges, producing both live action and animated work. He is a sought after Producer and Director known for his creative leadership in aesthetics and storytelling. Firefly Motion Pictures is specialists for high-gloss films, documentaries, TVCs, Fashion Film, Animation, corporate films and Line Productions Service. As a film production company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh we operate all around the world and can offer a worldwide network of professional partners.

• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I am a Professional Filmmaker, Editor, and Cinematographer. I have vast experience in educational Film and Television program production. My 1st Educational Short Documentary film “ The Flask “was officially selected for 14 international film festivals such as the 9th Aljazeera International Film Festival, Bangkok University Short film Festival, Mexico International Short Film Festival, Amazing Thailand Film Festival, Goa international film festival ETC. So far, I makes 9 short & Educational films for Broadcasting. I also specialized in Media research, Idea & Script development, Direction, and Cinematography. In 2013 & 2014 Thailand Ministry of Truism invite him for making 3 Documentary Short films, for their truism. Filmography  The Flask (Educational Short Film)  Beauty of Thailand ( Produced By Thailand Ministry of tourism)  Ma (Mother)  1000 Bath ( Produced By Thailand Ministry of tourism)  Virtual Love ( Produced By Thailand Ministry of tourism)  Crodh  Hamidul (Pre-production)  Education For life (Development ) Also Assist around 30 plus Bangladeshi Drama & Short films, Documentary.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Social Media Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Corporate Videographer

Monzur Anik is a Bangladeshi filmmaker with more than 7 years of experience. He shot and directed many OVCs, documentaries, music videos and short films. He worked for brands and organizations such as WATERAID UK, BRAC, UNFPA, USAID, Grameenphone, Banglalink, Berger paints, Domino’s pizza, etc. His works got featured in international platforms such as AdAge, Nowness Asia. The films he worked on got selected in several international film festivals such as Sunday Shorts Festival, Lit-Off filmmaker Sessions. His notable works are The Shell (2018) , Heads Above Water (2022). He got his bachelor degree in Media and Communications under film and television stream with a minor in anthropology from Independent University, Bangladesh. He is an enthusiast filmmaker who never stopped experimenting with every aspect of filmmaking from cinematography to editing to film direction.

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• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary

A bookworm, cinephile and a culture aficionado based in Bangladesh, Nepal and India; Rawyan Shayema's one-womxn-army approach to filmmaking emphasizes simplicity and disclose untold stories while experimenting with forms and ideas. Since 2011, she/they worked as a cinematographer in more than 20 documentaries and short fiction films. Apart from that, she/they created, produced & edited more than 30 videos for INGO, NGO and International TV channels. Besides, Rawyan (she/they) is the founder of Art Haaat (arthaaat.com). As a freelancer, she/they created videos for UNHCR, IRC, UNWOMEN, BRAC, RRRC, BLUE GOLD, SAVE THE CHILDREN, EMBASSY OF NETHERLANDS, WFP, BANDHU, EST Media, Al Jazeera English, Nat Geo, SBL and so on!

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• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Graphic Designer
• Creative Director
• Audio Storyteller

I am interested in human centric storytelling and helping audience to communicate an idea or solution with visually compelling stories. I am a Filmmaker/ Video Producer/ Video Journalist based in Bangladesh, lived and worked in UK and USA for a few brilliant years. Associated with broadcast journalism, international media and documentary film production, digital content creation, and other non-fiction in different roles for 15+ years. Alongside my independent film projects, I also work as a freelance Video Journalist for Arab Broadcast Services, and Video Producer for AFP Media Services (FACTSTORY Agency) since 2017. I have produced short documentaries and audiovisuals for clients like the UN, UNHCR, UNFPA, EU, Save the Children, BRAC, Carers Worldwide, Channel S UK and CBC Canada.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Social Media Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Audio Storyteller
• Transcriber
• Podcast Producer
• Commercial DP
• Line Producer / On-Location

Abdullah Kawsar stands out as one of the youngest Executive Producers in the industry, renowned for his exceptional problem-solving skills and adept management abilities. His leadership qualities and composed demeanor make him a true asset in any project. Commencing his professional journey in Audiovisual production in 2018, he has successfully completed over 60 advertising projects, collaborating with diverse organizations and teams. Additionally, he has served as a Line Producer for two feature-length films, namely "Kuhelika” and "Dahokaal,” and produced the compelling docu-iction "Omorini - The Undead Tale,” depicting the life of Omorini, a woman from Rangamati Hill Tracts.

• Executive Producer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Full-Service Live Production
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Graduated from Bangladesh Agricultural University in 2012, with a dream to be a filmmaker, Mezanur Rahman started his job as a Video Editor at Counter Foto in 2013. In this emerging art school at Dhaka, Mezanur worked for its Audio-Visual Department where he also gets hands-on training as a cinematographer. Mezanur made three (3) short documentaries and collaborated in multiple projects. ‘Santal… The songs of Arrows’ are one of his remarkable works that is centered on land grabbing in the Santal Community of Bangladesh. Santal is an ethnic minority of Bangladesh. “The price of Land” is the director's first feature documentary.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP

Shahjahan Siraj, internationally trained by several media organizations, is an accomplished 'filmmaker' and 'multimedia editor.' With a career spanning since 2001, he has garnered extensive experience collaborating with renowned NGOs, iNGOs entities such as UNDP, Drik, Panos London, AMIC, Grameen, BRAC International, BLAST, ULAB, BBC Motions, Art Electronica, Oxfam, USAID/Johns Hopkins University, and more.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Art Director
• Event Photographer
• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Commercial DP

I am a photographer, video-maker and producer based on Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am working on this arena for 9years now. I worked on two full length feature film, many PSA's and TV Commercials as well as short films, tv reality shows, tv series etc.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer

UN Women Award Winning Filmmaker | Portfolio Entrepreneur

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner