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a filmmaker based in Toronto specializing in cinematography, editing, and color grading.

I create cinematic, story driven videos that help filmmakers, brands and creators connect with their audience.

Hi, Iā€™m Ali

WHAT I DO:

  • Film Production: from pre-production, budgeting to post-production and final delivery

  • Cinematography: Proficient with ARRI Alexa, RED Scarlet, Sony FX3, FX30, and FX6 systems. Experienced in lighting design for narrative and commercial shoots, camera operation, and lens selection to enhance mood and storytelling.

  • Editing: (commercials, short films, brand/social content) Advanced in Adobe Premiere Pro. Skilled in narrative and commercial editing, motion graphics integration, and efficient turnaround under tight deadlines while maintaining strong visual rhythm and pacing.

  • Color Grading: Proficient in DaVinci Resolve Studio for both HDR and SDR workflows. Experienced in look development for cinematic shorts and color correction to ensure visual consistency and emotional tone across formats

  • Sound Design: Experienced in sound editing and design for short films and promos, including atmospheric layering, dialogue cleanup, and mix balancing to support emotional storytelling

  • Drone Cinematography (licensed DJI pilot)

  • Social Media Content creation optimized for engagement

  • Branded Visuals and Motion Graphics for companies, creators, and campaigns. Designs title cards, film posters, and motion graphics that complement the visual tone and identity of each project.

  • Delivery in any format (horizontal, vertical, 4K, etc.)

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Village Mart, directed by maria zvezdina Shot & colored by šŸ™‹‍ā™‚ļø 1st AD @luisarmando.pacheco Supervising producer @jess.horowitz Line producer @100percenthoopla Casting director @karyna.dianka Script supervisor @laura.cusi 1st ACs @ale
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