Khenissi, H. (May, 2016). Self Portrait. Washington, D.C.

Professional Persona Profile

Hamza Khenissi

Khenissi, H. (Photographer) June, 2016. Paseo de la Princessa fountain. Old San Juan, Peurto Rico

I love sculpting light and shadow

Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (November, 2014). Georgetown Canal. Washington, D.C.

Capturing the perfect lighting

Framing natural compositions

Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (March, 2016). Pigeon Talk. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Composing textured scenes

Khenissi, H. (June, 2016) A scene from a short video I shot. Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Khenissi, H. (February, 2014). Lighting and composition for a film set. Orlando, FL.

Crafting a unique visual identity for each project

El Kef, Tunisia. Retrieved from: https://cdn.audleytravel.com/1512/1080/79/233176190052113101159022200036179086249245002022.jpg

My fascination with images began in my hometown -

El Kef, Tunisia

My grandfather sparked my interest in

films.

Sidou Khenissi. 1940 . Taken from the family album.

I saw my first movie with him.

Battle of Algiers poster. Retrieved from - http://armchairc.blogspot.com/2009/10/battle-of-algiers.html

Scene from the film Battle of Algiers retrieved from - http://www.filmafrica.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/LEAD-IMAGE_THE-BATTLE-OF-ALGIERS.jpg

The searing images deeply impacted me

Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (June, 2014). Spider Man. Orlando, FL.

Visceral, Exacting

and influenced my visual storytelling style:

Camera Operation

My skills include:

Khenissi, H. (2014). Self Portrait. Orlando, FL.

Lighting

Khenissi, Hamza. (2015-2016). Self Portraits on set. Washington, D.C

Creating camera

and lighting plots

1. Khenissi, H. (2015). Camera Plot using shot design software 2. Khenissi, H. (2016). Lighting plot using pre-visualization software

Steady-cam operation

Khenissi, H. (2015). Me and my DJI Ronin steady-cam on a commercial shoot

and crane operation.

Khenissi, H. (2015). On set at a FSU shoot. Orlando, FL.

Khenissi, H. (August, 2008). On feature film, “Jazz in the Diamond District” giving direction to lead actress. Washington, D.C.

I have experience in:

Feature films

Short films

Khenissi, H. (January, 2016) on film set of short film “Medusa.” Annapolis, Maryland

Commercials

Khenissi, H. (April 2015). Talking with actors and crew on set of I-Drive NASCAR commercial . Orlando, FL.

Music videos

January May - Official Music Video. 2013. Winter Park, FL. Retrieved from: https://youtu.be/Qj3rI08yL_M

and Documentaries.

Khenissi, H. (2013). “Below.” Winter Park, FL. Preview capture retrieved from - https://youtu.be/Ztd2xZi6sHA

Times Square, New York. Retrieved from - http://all-free-download.com/free-photos/download/new_york_city_553512_download.html

I studied film at New York Film Academy

and Full Sail University.

FullSail University (2016). Retrieved from - https://www.fullsail.edu

Photography is my hobby

especially portraitsKhenissi, H. (Photographer) (June, 2013). Girl in a park. Casselberry, FL

and landscapes.

Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (November, 2015). Sightseeing at the Washington Monument. Washington, D.C.

I work well in a team

Khenissi, H. (April, 2015). On set with crew of I-Drive Nascar commercial. Orlando, FL.

Using my skills

and experience …

Khenissi, H. (2016). On set of short film, “Medusa.”Annapolis, MD.

I can direct and light your project

Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (May, 2016). Light show. San Juan, Puerto Rico

so your story resonates with your audience

Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (January, 2014). Voyeur. Orlando , FL.

HAMZA KHENISSI Director of Photography hbkhenissi@gmail.com

407.951.1189

Links to some of my work: Producer and Director: I-Drive Nascar Commercial - https://youtu.be/_nhuMIwVbig

Writer, Producer, Director, Director of Photography: Documentary, “Below” - https://youtu.be/Ztd2xZi6sHA Camera Operator, Steady Cam Operator: January May , “Young “ - https://youtu.be/Qj3rI08yL_M Director of Photography: “Fine Rap”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkFR7bpcgG4

Khenissi, H. ( June, 2016). Self-portrait. San Juan , Puerto Rico