Vancouver, Canada
Filmmaker. Actor. Cinematographer.
About
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.
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.
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.
Selected Work
What I Offer
Weddings, DJ sets, fashion shows, corporate events, parties. Full coverage, filmed, directed, and edited into a cinematic cut worth watching.
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.
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.
Available as Director of Photography for your project. Sony FX30, prime lenses, a strong eye for composition, light, and movement.
Cinematic short-form content built to stop the scroll. Reels, brand stories, shot and edited with the same intention as a film.
Got footage? Farhan edits, color grades, and sound designs your raw material into something worth watching. DaVinci Resolve. Every frame counts.
Get In Touch
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.
Available on request: farhannaushad020303@gmail.com
Currently in production. In the meantime, view selected work on Instagram or reach out directly.
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