My name is Danial Hamzah and I am CT native and 2019 graduate from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media & Design.
I have a passion for cinematography and camera technology. I am currently doing freelance work throughout Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island with New England Creative, Shane Films, ITV America, and more.
Check out my work, my résumé below, and let’s create!
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Education 🎓
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media & Design
2D Animation and Motion Graphics
University of Connecticut, Storrs CT
August 2014 - May 2019
3.0 GPA
Relevant Coursework
Digital Foundations, Animation Lab, Motion Graphics, Visible Language, History of Animations, Tech Production for Video Shoots, Moving Image and Sequence, Visual and Cinematic Storytelling, Student Agency, Broadcast Graphics and Title Sequence, Sound Design, Cinematography, Short Film Production, and Digital Movie Production.
Skills 👨🏽🎨
DJI Ronin 4D
ARRI cameras (AMIRA, ALEXA Mini)
RED cameras (DSMC2 DRAGON-X, KOMODO)
Blackmagic Design cameras (BMPCC 4K, 6K, and 6K PRO, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K)
Panasonic cameras (LUMIX series, S1H)
Sony cameras (a7 series, a6000 series, FS5, FS7, FX3, FX6, FX9)
Canon cameras (EOS DSLR series, C100, C200, C300)
Gimbal operation (DJI Ronin S, DJI Ronin M, Zhiyun Crane)
Drone operation (DJI Mavic, DJI Mini SE)
Steadicam operation
Follow Focus systems (Tilta Nucleus-Nano, Cinegears Single Axis Wireless)
Wireless Video Transmitters & Receivers (Hollyland Mars 300)
Atomos recording monitors (Shinobi, Ninja V, Shogun Inferno)
Zoom recorders (H1, H4n, H6, F4)
Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
Experience 🎬
2022
Assistant Camera
”Super Maximum Retro Show“ ITV America, Stamford, CT
Season 1
November 2022
Director of Photography
”EARWORM“ Short Film, Stamford, CT
October 2022
B Camera - Assistant Camera
”Ainara's Bookshelf“ Turtlebox Productions, Westport, CT/Peekskill, NY
October 2022
Assistant Camera
”NFL Tailgate Cook Off“ Simple Alien Inc., East Rutherford, NJ
Season 1
September 2022
Assistant Camera
”Chopped“ Notional LLC., New York, NY
Season 54 - 56
September 2022
Assistant Camera
”Children of God“ Zio Ciccio Films LLC., Waterbury, CT
September 2022
Assistant Camera
”My True Crime Story“ Hot Snakes Media, Stamford, CT
Season 2
August 2022
Director of Photography
”Pat Down“ Faybee Music Video, Framingham, MA
August 2022
Assistant Camera
”Growing Up Hip Hop - Los Angeles“ Entertainment One, Weehawken, NJ
Season 7
August 2022
Assistant Camera, B Camera Operator
”WAHL $TREET“ Unrealistic Ideas/Piece of Work Productions, New York, NY
Season 2
July 2022
Production Assistant
”The Real Housewives of New Jersey“ ITV America, Montville, NJ
Season 13
June 2022
Camera Operator
”BigMouth, Inc. Spring Social Shoot“ Social Motion LLC, DBA Eyeglue 2023, Amston, CT
April 2022
Assistant Camera
”Ballroom“ Sharp Entertainment, Stamford, CT
March 2022
Behind the Scenes - Assistant Camera
”90 Day: Reunion“ Sharp Entertainment, Long Island City, NY
January 2022
2021
Assistant Camera
”Twilio CKO / Save the Children“ Intrepid Creative, Fairfield, CT
December 2021
1st Assistant Camera
”90 Day: The Single Life“ Sharp Entertainment, Long Island City, NY
Season 2
November 2021
Assistant Camera
”Forged in Fire“ ITV America, Stamford CT
Season 9
October 2021
2nd Assistant Camera
”The Last Boss“ The Auxiliary Group, Brooklyn NY
September 2021
Assistant Camera
”Eko Celebrando/Nestle“ FRANK. Content, Brooklyn NY
September 2021
B Camera/Assistant Camera
”Rebecca and Zack’s Wedding” Willow Tree Films, Orleans MA
September 2021
Camera Operator
”Digital Design Production Culminating Event” The Bushnell, Hartford CT
August 2021
Production Assistant
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., West Hartford CT
August 2021
Assistant Camera
"In Pursuit with John Walsh" Jupiter Entertainment, Athens GA
Season 3
August 2021
1st Assistant Camera
"Secrets Exposed" Dawn’s Light Movies, Boston MA
July 2021
Camera Utility
"Worst Cooks in America" Bright Roads Production, New York NY
Season 24
July 2021
Assistant Camera
"Rage Against the Vending Machines" ITV America, Stamford CT
Season 1
June 2021
2nd Assistant Camera
"Table Wars" ITV America, Katonah NY
Season 1
May 2021
Co-Director of Photography, Producer
”Loose Threads” Short Film, Stratford CT
April 2021
2020
Director of Photography, Director, Editor
”Forfeit” l.ucas, Layzi Music Video, Salem MA
December 2020
Videographer, Editor
”UConn Extension’s Bug Month” Video, Storrs CT
December 2020
Director of Photography
”Express Delivery” Short Film, Ogdensburg NJ
November 2020
Director of Photography
”Intentions” Royelt’ Music Video, Wilcott CT
September 2020
Field PA, Camera PA, & Camera Assistant
"Forged in Fire" ITV America, Stamford CT
Season 8
September 2020 - May 2021
2nd Assistant Camera
”Boiler Pot” Boston 48 Hour Film Project, Boston MA
August 2020
Production Assistant
”Latin Queens” Entertainment One LTD., Greenwich CT
August 2020
Cinematographer
”The Box” New Haven 48 Hour Film Project, New Haven CT
August 2020
Best Use of Character*, Best Editing*, Best Film*
Nominated for Best Actor, Best Cast, Best Sound, Best SFX, Best Writing, Best Cinematography, Best Director
Director of Photography
"pretty" l.ucas Music Video, Hampton NH
July 2020
1st Assistant Camera
”FLIGHT” Short Film, Marshfield MA
July 2020
Post-Production Stage
Director of Photography
"Handwritten Note" Dani Caprice Music Video, Storrs CT
May 2020
Grip
"PEACHES" Short Film, Storrs CT
March 2020
• COMMotion Pictures Best Picture*
Camera Operator
"Wish I Was There" Short Film, Waltham MA
March 2020
Post-Production Stage
1st Assistant Camera
"Tooth Faery" NYU Intermediate Narrative Film, New York NY
March 2020
Post-Production Stage
1st Assistant Camera
"Dear Dad" NYU Gallatin Graduate Thesis Film, New York NY
March 2020
Driver
"Idolized" NYU Thesis Film, New York NY
February - March 2020
Director of Photography, Co-Director
"All These Night" Max Nonken Music Video, Newington CT
February - April 2020
Director of Photography
"The Color of You" UConn Film, CT
February - March 2020
Steadicam, Camera Operator
"HOST" UConn Film, Warren CT
Winter 2020
Field Production Assistant, Camera Production Assistant
"Beat the Judges" ITV America, Stamford CT
January – February 2020
Season 1
1st Assistant Camera
"5 Minutes" Columbia University Film, New York NY
January 2020
2019
Gaffer
"Pedal" Mass Art Senior Thesis Short Film, South Hamilton MA
Fall 2019
1st Assistant Camera
"Pedal" Mass Art Senior Thesis Short Film, Walpole MA
Fall 2019
B Camera/Assistant Camera
Shane Films, New England
Fall 2019
• New Haven Public Schools Video
• Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Video
• Autism Awareness Video
• Rope Safe Edge Protection Product Video
• Greenwich Hospital Bariatrics Video
• Kenyon Grill Commercial
• GCI Outdoor Commercial
Field Production Assistant
"Forged in Fire" ITV America, Stamford CT
Season 7
Summer – Fall 2019
Director of Photography
"Sunday Picnic" New Haven 48 Hour Film Project, New Haven CT/Storrs CT
Summer 2019
Best Writing*, Best Cast*, Runner Up Best Film*, Best Music - Song*
1st Assistant Camera
"Dreams of Rico" Short Film, Boston MA
Summer 2019
• Assisted Director of Photography in building camera and DJI Ronin S operation
• Pulled focus for Camera Operator using wireless HDMI and Tilta Nucleus Nano
• Second set of eyes for framing and continuity
Assistant Camera, Operator
Lucent Media LLC, Pomfret CT
Summer 2019 - February 2020
• Rectory School Class of 2019 Graduation Video
• Rectory School Department Video
Production Assistant
"Do No Harm" Documentary Film, CT
Summer 2019
• Screened a 60 minute cut of the documentary at local hospitals around Connecticut
Freelance Cinematographer
UConn Natural Resources and Conservation Department (NRCA), Storrs CT
Summer – Fall 2019
Director of Photography
"Love Story" Short Film Production Short Film, Storrs CT
Spring 2019
• Created a storyboard and shot list to film
• Collaborated with Director to discuss composition, lighting, and staging
Videographer, Editor
Priyanka and Manny USG Campaign Video, Storrs CT
Spring 2019
• Created a campaign video that generated thousands of views on Instagram and Facebook
• Filmed and recorded audio with candidates helping them bring their vision to life
Best Boy Electric
"Crystal Easy" UConn Film, Storrs CT
Spring 2019
• Assisted Director of Photography with framing, lighting, and set preparation
1st Assistant Camera
"Poker Night" UConn Film, Storrs CT
Spring 2019
• Assisted Director of Photography with building Sony FS5 operation, balance and operation of DJI Ronin S, and focus pulled
Co-Director of Photography
"MAFIA" UConn Film, Storrs CT
Spring 2019
• Co-Created a shot list, floor plan, and storyboard
• Created a gear list which included sound, lighting, and camera equipment
• Collaborated with student filmmakers to decide on shots and scheduling for actresses, actors, and crew
Director of Photography, Co-Director, Editor, Animator
"PACE" COMMotion Pictures Short Film, Storrs CT
Spring 2019
• Collaborated with a team of five to write, shoot, and edit a semester long film
• Awarded COMMotion Pictures Film Festival Official Entry
• Led cinematography, storyboarded, directed actors, edited, and animated
Director of Photography
”Keep on Hoping” Max Pete Music Video, Gilford NH
Winter 2019
• Collaborated with artist Max Pete to create a music video
• Created a storyboard and shot list
2018
Set Photographer, Grip, Production Assistant
”The Color of You” UConn Film, Storrs CT
Fall 2018
• Photographed actresses and actors on the set of a UConn Idea Grant Film
• Assisted Director of Photography with gathering and preparing equipment
Set Photographer, Grip, Production Assistant
”Something” UConn Film, Storrs CT
Fall 2018
• Photographed actresses and actors on the set of a UConn Idea Grant Film
• Assisted Director of Photography with gathering and preparing equipment
B Camera/Assistant Camera
New England Creative, New England
Fall 2018
Student Photographer, Videographer
UConn NEAG School of Education, Storrs CT
Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Camera Operator
”Milkman” UConn Film, Storrs CT
Fall 2018
Video Editor
Ysabella Ray Music, Storrs CT
Fall 2018
• Edited cover videos of popular US tracks generating thousands of views on YouTube
Marketing and Publicity Assistant
Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Storrs CT
Summer 2018
• Animated a 30 second commercial that aired on local television
• Filmed practices and rehearsals to create sneak peek videos of upcoming shows
• Set up camera and lighting for behind the scenes interviews
2017
Student Caterer
UConn Catering, Storrs CT
Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
• Served food for university clients while presenting a clean and hygienic station
• Dressed rooms and prepared silverware and glassware
Video/Digital Production for YouTube Instructor
iD Tech, Waltham MA
Summer 2017
• Taught students how to use Adobe CC to create videos for YouTube
• Taught students how to live stream to YouTube using OBS
• Created lesson plans surrounding composition, filming, and effective editing
2016
Video Producer
UConn Homer Babbidge Library, Storrs CT
Fall 2016 – Spring 2019
• Created informational and promotional video content
• Brainstormed with students and faculty to create a scripts and outlines
• Filmed and edited content for FaceBook and YouTube Channel
Videographer, Video Editor
UConn Blue Line, Waltham MA
Spring 2016 – Spring 2017
• Filmed and edited content for Facebook and YouTube Channel
2015
Student Employee
UConn Dining Services, Storrs CT
Spring 2015
• Served food to students of the university while presenting a clean and hygienic station
• Sorted and loaded dishes into the dishwasher consistently and effectively
2014
Student Filmmaker
CT Student Film Festival/All American High School Film Festival, Hartford CT/New York NY
Spring – Fall 2014
• Directed a team of four to produce an experimental short film within 84 hours
• Edited a short film that became a finalist in the CT Student Film Festival and the All American High School Film Festival
2013
Apprentice
Artspace, New Haven CT
Summer 2013
• Learned the process of screen printing
2012
Social Media Manager
Bentara, New Haven CT
Fall 2012 – Spring 2014
• Managed the restaurants Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages
• Created a promotional video highlighting the restaurant's monthly specials
• Photographed and filmed local events and posted to social media increasing recognition throughout the city
Student Intern
Solar Youth, New Haven CT
Fall 2012 – Spring 2014
• Taught students Kindergarten through 8th Grade environmental education and how efforts to participate in community service action projects will help change and better the community as well as the environment
• Created material surrounding the community as well as the environment
• Collaborated with interns in weekly meetings and led leadership trainings.
Extracurricular 🎭
Volunteer, Member
UConn Paws and Claws, Storrs CT
Spring 2019
• Directed participants and their companions toward path for Canine 5K Event
Social Media Coordinator, Member
UConn Film, Storrs CT
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
• Managed club’s Instagram and Facebook pages
• Participated in table reads of screenplays, drafts and revisions, and assisted production on and off set
Graphic Designer, Member
UConn College Diabetes Network, Storrs CT
Spring 2017 - Spring 2019
• Digitized t-shirt designs for marathon runners and participated in discussions
• Managed club’s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages
Forward
UConn Club Field Hockey, Storrs CT
Fall 2016 - Spring 2019
• Participated in a co-ed club team facing local colleges and universities
Student Innovator
CT Student Innovation Expo, Hartford CT
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
• Created a promotional video for the Health Science course
• Collaborate with a team to create content for mobile application that helps students with stress
Contact me about my level of involvement.
Thank you for your time.
-Danial Hamzah