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Hi there, I am a passionate cameraman, a versatile non-linear editor and a second to none sound recordist. I am experienced in working under pressure, to tight deadlines and at a high quality for international news organizations like CNN International, BBC, CBS and DW Deutsche Welle. I believe in experiments to achieve creative and compelling images and audio beds, am always willing to go the extra mile to set my work apart from others. I have vast technical knowledge and experience and am multi-skilled. I am a fast learner and can adapt to new technologies very quickly. I have worked at CNN International Islamabad as a cameraman, I covered many news events and made several news and feature stories. Currently I am working for different broadcasters like BBC World News, CBS, DW Deutsche Welle (German TV Channel), CCTV English (China Central TV) and GlobalPost on their news/feature stories and live setups through AKS Films and as a freelancer. With news I also work on long and short films and observational documentaries. I have worked on many documentaries but a few are here where I worked as DOP/Cameraman "The Long Way home" UNDP and “To walk with pride” for Rotary International. As sound recordist for "Every Last Child" commissioned by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. "Beverley Giesbrecht" CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. "Choked Pipes" Heartfile NGO. I was trained by CNN’s senior international cameramen, film makers and sound engineers like Farhad Shadrawan, Scott Mcwhinnie and Engineer Richard Stocks. I have worked with EMMY, PRIX ITALIA, BAFTA, award winning Film Maker/Director Tom Roberts.

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I work as a Freelance Journalist/Producer and Documentary Filmmaker in  various parts of Pakistan. I have done MSc in Mass Communication and  conduct a Research study on Sports Agenda-setting in Pakistani media  outlets. During my professional carrier, I worked with leading News-channels  and Newspapers like Daily Times, Wall street Journal USA, The Post,  Sky 749 UK, DM Digital UK, A News, ARY, Channel Five,  JAAG TV (Old  CNBC-Pakistan), SUCH TV, Al Jazeera Media Network, etc. In my last 10 years professional experience, I have covered many  national and International events and conduct live transmissions,  roadside show, News Reports and Documentaries. I conducted Pakistan’s  first 360° Sports Show and shoot many sports 360° videos. As an accredited Journalist of the Government of Pakistan, I have  special permission to cover news-worthy events and happenings easily  across the country. I have special command on Sports-content  productions and already work as Head of Pakistan’s first Sports  News-wire Services. Please feel free to contact me if you need any kind of news/media  services from across Pakistan.

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Highly motivated and talented professional powered with a progressive experience of more than 15 years in visualization, professional videography, editing, and directing the documentary film and video production while ensuring the highest quality. Well-versed in coordinating pre-and post-production activities, with comprehensive skills in talent coordination as well as visual effects. Excel in managing multiple projects from concept development through execution and delivery while meeting all budget and schedule requirements. Ability to work as a one-man army and as a team leader in full command. Commended in establishing win-win relationships with people of diverse cultures with proven ability to multitask in fast-paced environments. KEY STRENGTHS  Documentary Film, TV Commercial, Drama, and Video Production  Scripting and Presentation  News anchor and Reporter  Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) specialist  Documentary Films Videography  UAV Drone pilot  Lighting  Audio Engineering and Design  Crew and Staff Management  Script Development and Collaboration  Location, Talent, and Casting Coordination  Video editing  Post Production  3D animation  Computer Graphics  Dubbing  Budget Control and Implementation  Content Management Systems  Problem Resolution and Decision Making  Time Management and Prioritization  Marketing

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Javed Rana, is the Editor of The Counter Narrative, a online Investigative magazine based in Islamabad, Pakistan. He carries over two decades of experience in print, online and television journalism. He has worked with many leading Pakistani and international newspapers and news channels before he started working as a freelance correspondent/producer/analyst and documentary maker for several international news channels including RT among host of other international televisions and newspapers. He regularly appears on national and international news televisions as an analyst on legal, human rights, political, economic and geo-strategic and terrorism related issues. Javed is prolific writer, columnist, investigative journalist, a script writer, has produced, reported thousands of live events, news packages, numerous short and long documentaries, hosted talk shows and conducted interviews with high profile leaders on major events of political and strategic significance. His documentary “Return of the Taliban” won New York Festival Tv & Film Awards 2022 Bronze in the International Category. It is one of the most prestigious and toughest competitions in the world. His in-depth reporting and analyses of political, economic and geo-strategic issues attracted international newspapers such as Los Angles Times, Khaleej Times, Arab News & many global Television news networks like Aljazeera (2003-2007) over the course of two decades. Javed carries a unique distinction to have developed an apt understanding of television and online journalism with deep down skill orientation of technicalities involved in videography and editing. The Counter-Narrative, an Investigative Multimedia Digital Magazine, is an offshoot of The Digital Dispatch, a Pakistani media company of which he is the CEO. The Counter-Narrative reports and analyzes major political and geo-strategic and terrorism related happenings in South Asia and Middle East while The Digital Dispatch, provides filming, production facilities together with the state of the art live streaming broadband infrastructure with green-screen background to various international news outlets. He heads a syndicated network of journalists to gather information, footage, host talk shows, produce news packages, short and long documentaries on issues spreading across the region. Javed is expert in Multimedia Web Development with WordPress themes. Show Reel of Javed Rana 1-https://youtu.be/6JEs0CqRHvM?feature=shared 2- https://counternarrative.tv/index.php/jr/ The Media Company https://counternarrative.tv/index.php/tdd/ 1-Show Reel of Javed Rana https://youtu.be/6JEs0CqRHvM?feature=shared 2-Show Reel of The Digital Dispatch, Production House https://counternarrative.tv/index.php/tdd/ 2-Live with RT No Option with US but to exit from Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf8Jq6QhLAs 3-Short Documentary: Pakistan's Covid-19 Scandal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc5i3aH4pX4 4-Return of Taliban--- a 50 minutes Long Documentary https://youtu.be/4pdLQ9exn58 5- Pakistan in Great Economic & Political Turmoil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDdK2LPcc2M&t=533s 6- Mass Human Rights Abuses in Pakistan---- short documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ely-bg8nM

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Saman Khan has spent more than 16 years working in media as an anchorperson, reporter, assignment editor, Scriptwriter, researcher, feature specialist, and package producer. Ms. Khan is currently working with Voice of America as a Multimedia Producer. She makes tv reports, writes for the Web, and also makes Radio reports. She was with Pakistan’s news channel Samaa TV, as a feature package reporter / Correspondent since Jan 2011 to Aug 2018. From Jan 2006, she began working first as an interviewer on a 6 months project of Anti-Narcotics force with the collaboration of UNODC, and then after serving one year in The Sun Newspaper as a sub-editor, Saman was hired as a news anchor by a local channel named Star Asia in July 2007. In Dec 2007, Saman Khan joined a top-rated news channel of the country Dunya TV as a pioneer team member, where she delivered her best in reporting, assignment editing, investigative research, and package production. Along the way, she has produced many stories on education, health, environment, culture, Sports, wildlife, economy, poverty, women & children rights, civil rights, terrorism, law enforcement system, and national politics. Live transmission on Cricket world cup 2011 and Eid Shows are on her credit. Saman Khan recently won a grant from Grid Arendal for a documentary on Climate Change and that report published on VOA Urdu. Along with her job, Ms. Khan also makes documentaries as a freelancer. ICIMOD/FCDO, WHO Pakistan, Film & Tell (A Swedish Company), Garrison University are the happiest clients. Ms. Khan is a fellow of National Press Foundation’s Trade Conference, held in Singapore in July 2022. She also participated as an alumni in ICIMOD’s digital report telling on climate change workshop, held in Nepal in May 2022. Saman Khan is also an Alumni of the US – Pakistan Partnership program for Journalists and did her work as an intern in an American channel 9news. Khan was awarded many awards, certificates, and letters of appreciation during her career. She received her B.S Hons (Mass Communication) degree in 2008.

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We are proud to be Pakistan’s largest international broadcast service provider, with over 35 years of experience. AKB offers specialized broadcast solutions – 4K, HD, camera crews, post production, satellite uplinking, streaming, satellite internet and social media broadcasting services. Specialists in Satellite News Gathering and documentary production, we’ve worked for the likes of BBC and CNN and because of our fierce reputation as Pakistan’s most reliable provider, we continue to work with world-renowned broadcasters.

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A young entrepreneur having passion and expertise in graphic design with an exposure to working with reknowned international clients such as Amnesty International. Basicaly we are a small team of designers having hands-on experience in a wide range of graphic design services including but not limited to: - Visual Effects / Animation - Motion Graphics Designing - illustrations I'd love to provide services and work on your project. Feel free to touch base with your requirements so I can have a feedback after doing an analysis. Looking forward to working with you!

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I am Freelance Cameraman/Editor, Producer and Documentary Filmmaker from Pakistan. I born and live in Islamabad , one of the most politically and socially volatile states in the country. Armed with a master's degree in journalism and mass communication. I previously worked as a video journalist for prestigious Pakistani television channels and have an experience of over 17 years to work for International channels like CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera Media Network, NAT GEO, MSNBC, VOA, etc. I've covered everything from bloody war on terrorism to violent elections in the state, reaching some unreachable areas. I have Freelance Cameraman/Editor, Producer contract with Al Jazeera English from last six years and have covered hundreds of Stories, News Packages, Interviews, Lives, Current affairs programs and some documentaries. I have credit of Pakistan's first 360° video for an International Platform. I have all kind of 4k/HD and 360° cameras, Editing Suits, Audio Recording Equipment and Lighting kits at my own and I am capable of doing Lives, News PKGs, etc from the field using Bgan and Internet. I have great relations with ISPR, Political Parties, Pakistan Election Commission and journalists in other cities, and can provide Latest News, Field Producers, Reporters, Camera Crews, Footage, Interviews, etc from across Pakistan at very short notice. Please feel free to contact me if you need any kind of news/media services from across Pakistan.

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I am Freelance Cameraman/Editor and Documentary Filmmaker from Pakistan. I born and live in Islamabad , one of the most politically and socially volatile states in the country. I previously worked as a video journalist for prestigious Pakistani television channels and have an experience of over 8 years to work for International channels. I've covered everything from bloody war on terrorism to violent elections in the state, reaching some unreachable areas Documentaries being my passion and having recently won an award at the NEW YORK FILM FESTIVALS, I appreciate real-life tales as much as fictional narratives.

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With a career spanning over 18 years in English journalism, I have the distinction of working simultaneously both for print and electronic media. Started my career in 2000, I have since then worked for top local and international media outlets in different capacities including correspondent, presenter, host of talks shows and news editor. I produced exclusive documentaries covering Pakistan’s war on terror and on nuclear issues. I travelled to many key capitals including Washington, New Delhi, Vienna and Kabul, to name the few, for my professional work.

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A photographer & videographer hailing from the mountainous region, Skardu Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.

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Film and Television Graduate from National College of Arts, Lahore. Working as Director and Producer.

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Broadcast Journalist with more than 18 years experience in different News Channels/Blogger

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I am a broadcast journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan

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Anam Abbas grew up in Pakistan and studied Cinema at the University of Toronto and Documentary Production at Sheridan College, Canada. She is a documentary Director, Cinematographer and Photographer, And has worked In Canada and across Pakistan. She is deeply interested in creating platforms for women's voices and exploring life at the peripheries in Pakistan. Her Documentary short "Lucky Irani Circus" about the children who work in Pakistan's longest running circus group screened at Delhi International Film Festival , Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival and Seattle South Asian Film festival in 2015. The short documentary "Reclaiming Pakistan", on which Anam was a cinematographer also toured festivals across the USA and won the SIMA 2016 Jury Prize for IMPACT in the IMPACT VIDEO Category. Another short documentary, "The Streets are ours: Two Lives cross in Karachi" won the Audience choice award for best documentary short, Nashville Film Festival, 2017 Anam worked as Production Manager on a major action feature film in Pakistan titled "Revenge of the Worthless" in 2014. She was the Festival Director for the FACE Film Festival in Islamabad for 2016. She was the associate festival director for the I AM Karachi Film Festival 2017 with Mateela Films. She is Producer and Director of feminist webseries based in Pakistan called "Ladies Only". Her band "Garam Anday"'s first single has been nominated as the top 20 songs of 2018 by Tribune Edit. "Showgirls of Pakistan", winner of the Corus -HotDocs Best Canadian Pitch Award at the 2016 Hotdocs Forum, and winner of the Chicago Media project's pitching event in Nov 2017, is scheduled to release in 2020, and will be her first feature documentary as Producer and Cinematographer. Anam participated in Locarno Film Festival's Open Doors Hub with a fiction feature project in Aug 2017. She was also selected to participate in the 2018 Berlinale Talents program. Anam is also one of the founding members and General Secretary of the Documentary Association of Pakistan. https://sites.google.com/view/documentarypakistan Anam has worked for several video projects in the development sector in Pakistan through her company Other Memory Media but also as a consultant for White Rice Communications, Collective Circle and more recently Karachi/London based Matteela Films, for which she produced video and social media content for FAFEN and also directed a ground-breaking nature documentary- an extensive year long project about the Mangrove forests in Pakistan with The Dawood Foundation (TDF). Past clients include IFC (2014-2016), Seeds for Peace, Eurovision, Global Teacher Prize and NETFLIX U.S.A.

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I am indie film maker & freelance video journalist based in Pakistan. I believe in serving humanity by highlighting its problems and related issues for solution and feel rewarded when any of my documentary or report reasons to help humanity. Thats why Journalism and documentary / film-making are not just my profession but its my passion. I produce regional, national, and international projects from last 6 years, my specialism is more focus on high quality for corporations and non-profits as professional. I am specialized in making documentaries, short & feature films / reports based on social issues, current affairs and human sciences. I have been working for national and international electronic media as a freelance correspondent for Europe, online TV channel (Netherlands), LIDF (UK), US-AID, BBC world services, Matteela films & Kalam TV (Dubai) Setup equipped with complete facilities.

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I am a filmmaker originally from Kashmir, currently residing in Islamabad. Upon graduating in Mass Communication, I ventured into the captivating world of storytelling. Fueling my passion further, I pursued a Master's degree in Film and TV, which allowed me to delve into various facets of film language and expand my understanding of the craft. In my professional journey, I have been involved in creating small-budget documentaries such as "The Third Option," which delves into the exploration of fundamental rights, and "Shahdoly," a poignant exploration of Microcephaly in Pakistan. Additionally, I have also undertaken projects involving the production of short films, enabling me to refine my skills as a filmmaker further. Furthermore, I possess expertise in operating drones and serve as a Director of Photography (DoP), adding a layer of skill and creativity to my repertoire.

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I am a freelance Video Journalist based in London and Islamabad and have my own production company in Pakistan called AKS Films. I have been a journalist for 16 years and have worked for the likes of BBC news, ITN, Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Channel NewsAsia and GlobalPost among others. My company is fully serviced with the latest cameras and editing equipment. We are particularly interested in stories about women that defy the usual stereotypes and voices/subjects that many would not expect to see from a country like Pakistan and South Asia as a whole.

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With 8+ years of experience, I am a versatile media professional, skilled in media campaigns, video production, video editing, documentaries, writing, animations, directing, and more. Proficient in Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, Canva, and Figma, I have collaborated with renowned global institutions (see portfolio). As an accomplished freelancer, I offer rapid turnaround, customer satisfaction, and advanced expertise across diverse media projects. Trust me to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.

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With over fifteen years of experience in television media and advertising, I have developed a strong track record of achieving set targets with dedication. I began my career as a video editor and have since gained extensive expertise in video production, creative writing, and publications. In 2008, I joined City42 as a manager, where I spearheaded promotional campaigns, managed production and post-production processes, and fostered relationships with leading brands. As a freelancer, I have produced numerous television commercials and maintained productive relationships with media vendors.

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