Behzad Shafique

Creative, detail-oriented Media Studies graduate with comprehensive, hands-on experience in cinematography, commercial photography, and social media management. Proven track record of delivering high-quality visual content under tight deadlines, spanning television commercials (TVCs), digital video commercials (DVCs), corporate documentary filmmaking, and large-scale event coverage. Adept at managing digital platforms and leading production workflows from concept to execution.

Seeking to contribute advanced technical and creative expertise to a dynamic media house, production agency, or marketing team.

Associate Director (AD) - Freelance / Various Agencies - Karachi, Pakistan

• Coordinated and managed complex on-set operations as Associate Director for multiple high-profile TVCs and commercial projects.
• Collaborated closely with directors, clients, and technical crews to ensure seamless workflow execution, strict schedule adherence, and creative alignment.

Director of Photography (DOP) & Cinematographer - Freelance

(2023-01)

• Creative World Prime (YouTube): Served as Second DOP (2023), elevated visual aesthetics, and managed dynamic multi-camera setups for digital content production.
• Bolan Mining Enterprises (BME): Commanded the visual direction as head DOP for an official corporate documentary, filming heavy-industrial operations safely and professionally.
• Hospitality & Fine Dining: Crafted high-end digital video commercials (DVCs) optimized for social media engagement, partnering with prestigious dine-in and hospitality brands.
• Motorsports Coverage: Captured fast-paced action and high-speed motion as an official sports photographer/cinematographer for premier off-road rallies across Pakistan, including the Cholistan Desert Rally, Jhal Magsi Desert Rally, and Tharparkar Desert Rally.

Media Consultant & Visual Content Creator - Corporate & NGO Sectors

(2022-01)

• Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) Karachi: Produced targeted public relations media elements and high-impact visual assets supporting community outreach initiatives.
• Shahzad Qureshi Productions (Team SQ): Collaborated on upscale commercial sets to execute high-caliber commercial and creative photography/videography.
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Documented human-interest impact stories and field deployment initiatives for prominent welfare groups including Baitussalam Welfare Trust and Together We Can (TWC) Foundation.
• Event Production: Managed end-to-end event photography and real-time asset delivery for premium corporate galas and major live music concerts.

Tour Guide & Tourism Photographer - Domestic Tourism Sector

• Provided professional travel assistance, logistics coordination, and educational destination guidance across Pakistan's major cultural, geographic, and historical landmarks.
• Curated a highly shared digital portfolio of travel and landscape photography to market local heritage assets and maximize customer engagement.

Bachelor of Science - Media Studies - Bahria University (2024-12)

Intermediate - Pre-Engineering - Army Public College (2018-01 - 2019-12)