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Rajesh Al-Rashed 

Filmmaker, Based in San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

I am a Writer, Director, Producer & Editor for  Film and TV.

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I am trained as a Director for Film and TV and have directed short films in locations as well as in soundstages. I equally enjoy working with talents and crew.

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Experienced in a wide range of film projects from their inception to completion, executing various production roles effectively. Capable of efficiently organizing and coordinating shoots.

Worked as a script analysist and skilled at writing treatments, scenes and screenplay.

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Proficient in video editing through Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effect, AVID Multimedia and Final Cut Pro. Experienced in Final Draft and Movie Magic for screenplay writing. Trained in Movie Magic for budgeting and scheduling film projects. Familiar in operating various Digital Cameras, Light setups and  Production Sound Recording.

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Trained in standard set protocols for production. Adept in administrative duties in production. I have successfully supported crew members in achieving  cohesiveness, strong working relationship and meet production deadlines.

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Alongside working as a director also served as Producer, 1st and 2nd AD, 1st and 2nd AC, Production Designer, Set Dresser, Grip and Light Assistant.

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I am a team person with a fertile creative mind and passion for filmmaking with a unique visual style. For me Film is an artistic medium for expressing subjective reality.  

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AWARDS and EXHIBITIONS

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  • National Award for Best TV Drama: Gerdali                                                                                                       (The Custodian), Bangladesh

  • Broadcasts:  Gerdali (The Custodian, 90min), NTV (Bangladesh)                            Nishi Kutumb (Nightly Guest, 60min) ETV                                                                                                       (Bangladesh)

  • Screenings: Familiar Strangers (Short Film)                                                               Abandoned  (Short Film)

  • Photography Awards: 1st Prize, Open Category, FIAP, France                                                  2nd Prize, Iran International Competition                                             Special Award, BPS-KONIKA Photo                                                                                      Competition, Bangladesh

  • Photo Exhibition: Glimpses of Bangladesh                                                                        Life & Light , Alliance Française de Dhaka

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

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Writer - Director

  • Familiar Strangers - Short Film

  • For You - Short Film

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Director - Editor

  • Abandoned - Short Film

  • White Collar Lie - Short Film

  • The Mix Up - Short Film

  • Life Under The Stars - Scene from a feature script

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Director

  • Opekkha (The Wait) - Silent Short Film 

  • Mrittu Protidin (Death Everyday) - Short Documentary

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Producer

  • Gerdali (The Custodian), 90 min

  • Nishi Kutumb (The Nightly Guest!), 60 min

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Editor

TRUST IN SURVEYS - Documentary Film (Short)

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