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Education
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Community Service
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Tahir Siddeeq

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Ambitious and Globally Aware Filmmaker with an unmatched eye for cinematography and deep production + post production experience. Seeking more on-set, professional opportunities as well as meaningful video/photo work abroad.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist

No One Is Waiting For You
11.2023 - Current
  • Utilized natural lighting on a 24mm Anamorphic Cinema Lens
  • Worked closely with an all female cast and crew to accurately utilize cinematography to reflect the fear of solitude.

Videographer, Editor, and Creative Director

Taste Of Africa Reality TV Series (3 Episodes)
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with clients to develop creative concepts and deliver engaging video content tailored to their unique needs.
  • Filmed live events and promotional videos, capturing memorable moments for a wide array of clientele.
  • Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.


Cinematographer, Writer, Editor

NOVACANE
04.2023 - 04.2023

- 24 straight hours of shooting.

- Utilized a combination of handheld and steadi-cam footage.

- Worked on set with an AC, lighting crew, and an Assistant Director.

- Narrowed down all the excess footage to build a cohesive, excess-dialogue free narrative.

Cinematographer, Lighting, Director, Asst. Editor

BELLY (of The Beast)
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Achieved a consistent visual style through strobe lighting set ups, and color grading.
  • Served as the Cinematographer & Colorist, as well as controlled lighting aspects and accessories.
  • Ran and organized a set of 20+ People

Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Birds & Monsters
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Written & Storyboarded across 4 months
  • Worked as an on-set Director as well as lead Cinematographer and Editor
  • Controlled creative elements and utilized professional equipment and lighting on a set of 15+ people

Editor and Director

Overlooked
01.2021
  • Interviewed Black students from GA State and Maynard Jackson High School about their interests (Anime, Gaming, Reading)
  • Worked as Editor and Director

Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Editor and Creative Advisor

YAYA
05.2022 - Current
  • Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Editor and Creative Advisor
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Contributed to the improvement of overall production quality by providing valuable feedback during pre-and post-production meetings.

Videographer, Editor, Photographer

The Year of Return
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • Spent 2 weeks staying in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Was employed to film and edit a recap video as well as capture vibrant photography of Ghana.
  • Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments - all done while in my Junior year of High School

Education

Bachelors in Arts in Literature, Media and Communications - Film Studies

Georgia Institute of Technology
05.2025

IB Diploma (Career Pathway Program - Film) -

Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School
05.2021

Studied Urban Literature, Urban History, Engineering -

Lab Atlanta
12.2018

Skills

  • Cinematography
  • Photography
  • Screenwriting
  • Social Media
  • Color Grading
  • Video & Photo Editing Software Proficiency
  • Public Speaking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • On-Set Relationship Building

Extracurricular Activities

  • My World Travel Program
  • Georgia Tech Creatives
  • Lab Atlanta Semester Program
  • Impact Program
  • IB Program
  • Fashion Photography & Creative Design
  • National Honors Society

Community Service

  • Delivered meals and resources to 5+ Homeless Communities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 2017
  • Researched homelessness and its causes in Atlanta, Georgia & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for group presentation in front of Nobel Peace Prize winner - Peace Jam 2018
  • Researched Gentrification in the West End of Atlanta for Capstone Project at Lab Atlanta - 2018
  • Crafted dolls for Syrian refugees while in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 2018
  • Bought and distributed toys and resources to schools in Accra, Ghana - 2019
  • Interviewed undocumented immigrants being held in Stewart Detention Center and led group presentation on undocumented immigrants and refugees in front of Nobel Peace Prize winner - Peace Jam 2019

Work History

Digital Communications Intern - Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)

Part-time 

May 2023 - Present · 9 mos


Cashier - Endulge Cupcakes

Part-time

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 year

Timeline

Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist

No One Is Waiting For You
11.2023 - Current

Videographer, Editor, and Creative Director

Taste Of Africa Reality TV Series (3 Episodes)
09.2023 - 12.2023

Cinematographer, Lighting, Director, Asst. Editor

BELLY (of The Beast)
05.2023 - 05.2023

Cinematographer, Writer, Editor

NOVACANE
04.2023 - 04.2023

Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

Birds & Monsters
08.2022 - 12.2022

Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Editor and Creative Advisor

YAYA
05.2022 - Current

Editor and Director

Overlooked
01.2021

Videographer, Editor, Photographer

The Year of Return
11.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelors in Arts in Literature, Media and Communications - Film Studies

Georgia Institute of Technology

IB Diploma (Career Pathway Program - Film) -

Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School

Studied Urban Literature, Urban History, Engineering -

Lab Atlanta
Tahir Siddeeq