Mustafa Azhari

About

Multimedia and media production professional based in Doha, Qatar, co-founding Grain and leading end-to-end production across short film, editorial, and digital content. Experience includes freelance work for major institutions and managing complete video production workflows, alongside film production roles such as budgeting, contract negotiation, and documentary editing.

Experience

• Co-Founder and Head of Production · Grain10-01-2025

  Directed 20+ original projects across short film, editorial, and digital content spanning 5+ platforms Secured 5+ brand partnerships with aligned creatives and organizations, expanding reach and generating new revenue Pioneered experimental formats blending documentary, fiction, and interactive storytelling, driving 40% higher engagement

• Media Production Freelancer · Doha Film Institute05-01-2023

  Collaborated with prestigious clients, including Doha Film Institute, The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Geekdom, and M7 Fromm, executing strategic initiatives that elevated brand authority and drove impactful business growth. Managed all aspects of video production, from pre-production planning and storyboarding to filming, editing, and final delivery. Utilized professional-grade equipment and editing software to create visually compelling and polished content.

• Multimedia Specialist · Digiturnal09-01-2024 – 02-28-2025

  Oversee and execute end-to-end video production workflows, encompassing on-location filming, meticulous editing, and post-production, to deliver premium content tailored to each clientʼs objectives. Tailor cinematic techniques, narrative frameworks, and sophisticated visual enhancements to meet the distinct demands of a diverse clientele, ranging from boutique businesses to established global brands across multiple sectors. Collaborate with creative teams to conceptualize and produce videos that align with client goals, ensuring brand consistency and impactful messaging.

• Producer, Ghar (Film) · Ghar (Film)11-01-2022 – 03-31-2023

  Developed and managed a production budget of 25,000 QAR, including tracking expenses, approving costs, and ensuring financial efficiency Negotiated and secured contracts for essential production needs, including renting two apartments for crew accommodation, obtaining a filming location at a local school, partnering with a restaurant to sponsor meals, and contracting a bus company for transportation services, ensuring all legal and financial paperwork was accurately handled and completed.

• Editor, Kathak (Feature Documentary) & Geekdom 2025 (Short Documentary) · Kathak / Geekdom 202509-01-2024

  Spearheaded the editing of a 40-minute feature-length documentary, crafting a compelling narrative from 10 hours of raw footage. Utilized advanced storytelling techniques, seamless editing, color grading, and sound design to craft a visually and emotionally impactful narrative aligned with the directorʼs vision.

• 1st Assistant Camera · Qumra - Doha Film Institute04-01-2025 – 04-30-2025

  Assisted the Director of Photography in setting up and operating camera equipment, including lens changes, focus pulling, and ensuring smooth execution of shots during production.

Education

• Northwestern UniversityBachelor of Science in Communication, Communication

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