Hamza Khenissi is a director of photography whose portfolio demonstrates his skills in lighting, camera operation, and visual storytelling. He has experience shooting feature films, shorts, commercials, music videos and documentaries. Khenissi studied film at New York Film Academy and Full Sail University. In addition to his film work, Khenissi enjoys photography, especially portraits and landscapes. He works well in a team environment and can direct and light projects to help stories resonate with audiences.

1. Khenissi, H. (May, 2016). Self Portrait. Washington, D.C.
Professional Persona Profile
Hamza Khenissi

2. Khenissi, H. (Photographer) June, 2016. Paseo de la Princessa fountain. Old San Juan, Peurto Rico
I love sculpting light and shadow

3. Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (November, 2014). Georgetown Canal. Washington, D.C.
Capturing the perfect lighting

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

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

6. Khenissi, H. (February, 2014). Lighting and composition for a film set. Orlando, FL.
Crafting a unique visual identity for each project

7. 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

8. My grandfather
sparked my
interest in
films.
Sidou Khenissi. 1940 . Taken from the family album.

9. I saw my first movie with him.
Battle of Algiers poster. Retrieved from - http://armchairc.blogspot.com/2009/10/battle-of-algiers.html

10. 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

11. Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (June, 2014). Spider Man. Orlando, FL.
Visceral, Exacting
and influenced my visual storytelling style:

12. Camera Operation
My skills include:
Khenissi, H. (2014). Self Portrait. Orlando, FL.

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

14. 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

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

16. and crane operation.
Khenissi, H. (2015). On set at a FSU shoot. Orlando, FL.

17. 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

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

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

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

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

22. 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

23. and Full Sail University.
FullSail University (2016). Retrieved from - https://www.fullsail.edu

24. Photography is my hobby
especially portraits
Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (June, 2013). Girl in a park. Casselberry, FL

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

26. I work well in a team
Khenissi, H. (April, 2015). On set with crew of I-Drive Nascar commercial. Orlando, FL.

27. Using
my skills
and
experience …
Khenissi, H. (2016). On set of short film, “Medusa.”Annapolis, MD.

28. I can direct and light your project
Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (May, 2016). Light show. San Juan, Puerto Rico

29. so your story resonates with your audience
Khenissi, H. (Photographer) (January, 2014). Voyeur. Orlando , FL.

30. 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