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FARHAN
NAUSHAD

Filmmaker. Actor. Cinematographer.

Farhan was born in India and raised in Dubai before moving to Canada for university. He has a background in civil engineering, but filmmaking is the work he's chosen to pursue. He builds structures by day, and stories by night.

His work is built around emotion, atmosphere, and human conflict, often exploring memory, identity, loneliness, ambition, and the quiet moments people usually hide. He is drawn to stories that feel personal, cinematic, and grounded in something real.

Farhan writes, directs, shoots, edits, and color grades his own films, building each project from the first idea to the final frame. Working independently has shaped his style: resourceful, intentional, and deeply hands-on.

His approach is simple: make every frame mean something, make every story feel human, and create films that stay with the viewer after they end.

Gear

Video BodySony FX30
16mm f/1.8Sony Wide Prime
35mm f/2.8Sony Portrait Prime
18–55mm f/3.5Sony Zoom
Film BodyOlympus OM-10
50mm f/1.8Zuiko Film Lens
RigSmallRig Camera Cage
LightingNeewer RGB + Light Box
TripodFluid Head
AudioClip-on Mic · RØDE Shotgun
EditDaVinci Resolve · CapCut

Actor since 2016, Farhan first trained on stage in Dubai through the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) at Shez's Dramatic Adventures, completing Grades 3, 6, 7, and 8 by 2020.

LAMDA Results
Grade 3
Distinction
Grade 6Bronze
Distinction
Grade 7Silver
Pass
Grade 8Gold
Distinction

He began with school theatre, performing in stage productions before moving into short films and independent work in Canada. He has acted in two short films and continues to build his craft through the films he writes, shoots, directs, and edits himself.

Farhan's performances are rooted in restraint, presence, and emotional truth. He is drawn to a wide range of characters, from quiet, internal roles to more intense, expressive performances. His work is driven by tension, conflict, and moments that feel lived-in rather than performed.

Film
The Performance of Being Human
Dir. Muskan Sharma · 48hr Run & Gun Festival
2026
Vancouver, BC
Scarberia In Production
Dir. Xin Amy Wen
2026
Toronto, ON
Theater
I Am Zara Amaya
Dir. Kevin Oliver
2019
Dubai, UAE
Class of Rock
Dir. Kevin Oliver
2018
Dubai, UAE
10+
Films & Projects
Stories Left to Tell
2016
Started Acting
2
Theater Productions
2
Film Roles
LAMDA
Grades 3–8 Certified

Selected Work

THE
FILMS

Short Film
ALEXA
Short Film
THE SHAVE
Short Film
ART OF BROKEN HEARTS
Cinematic Recreation
A SCENE FROM MEET JOE BLACK
Cinematic
RAINING
Cinematic
TURNING 23
Cinematic
ART OF WAITING
Cinematic
SONDER
Cinematic
GLOBAL VILLAGE
Cinematic
ART OF BOREDOM
Cinematic
DISSOCIATIVE PERSONALITIES
Cinematic
CHAI
Event · Wedding Film
WEDDING FILM
Event
DJ YSL
Event
CARIBANA
Off Duty · India
GOA
Off Duty
PC BUILD
Off Duty
GYM VIDEO
Off Duty · Recap
FALL SEMESTER
Off Duty · Recap
WINTER SEMESTER
Off Duty
THE MOVE
Off Duty · Brand Edit
MYST

What I Offer

LET'S
MAKE
SOMETHING

Event Videography

Weddings, DJ sets, fashion shows, corporate events, parties. Full coverage, filmed, directed, and edited into a cinematic cut worth watching.

Wedding Films

Your day told as a film, not just a highlight reel. Cinematic, emotional, and real. One of the most important videos you'll ever have.

Short Film Direction

From concept to final cut. If you have a story, a script, or just an idea, Farhan writes, directs, shoots, and edits it from scratch.

Cinematography & DOP

Available as Director of Photography for your project. Sony FX30, prime lenses, a strong eye for composition, light, and movement.

Social Media Content

Cinematic short-form content built to stop the scroll. Reels, brand stories, shot and edited with the same intention as a film.

Video Editing

Got footage? Farhan edits, color grades, and sound designs your raw material into something worth watching. DaVinci Resolve. Every frame counts.

WORK
WITH ME

Got a shoot, a story, an event, or just an idea, send it over. A wedding, a brand shoot, a short film, or something that doesn't have a name yet. Anywhere, any scale. Let's make something worth watching.

Instagram@farhan.nmk
Based InVancouver, BC, Canada
Showreel
IN
DEVELOPMENT

Currently in production. In the meantime, view selected work on Instagram or reach out directly.

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