Director of Cinematography
Hira Azad
Director of Cinematography
Qualification:
Master of Arts
2000, National University
Experience:
28 Years’ experience
in Audio Visual Productions
Achivement:
National Film Award 2014
Film – Uttarer Sur
Director: Shahnaz Kakoli
Hira Azad is a distinguished cinematography director whose practice
reflects a deep commitment to the language of visual storytelling. He
is able to create images of both precision and resonance by combining
technical expertise with artistic vision. His body of work spans a
variety of genres, including narrative films, documentaries, advertisements and music videos, each of which showcases his sophisticated
sense of light, motion and composition. With a remarkable balance of
innovation and craftsmanship, Azad’s cinematography engages the
audience not only as a visual spectacle but also as a medium of
emotional and intellectual depth. The film “Uttarer Sur” directed by Ms.
Shahnaz Kakoli won the National Film Award in various categories in
2014 for its extraordinary work.
After completing his formal education, Mr. Hira Azad underwent practical training in creative video photography under renowned cinematographer Mr. Khaled Mahmud Mithu. In this continuum, he received film
cinematography training from Bipul Raihan (elder son of Zahir Raihan) and Mr. Pankaj Palit. Later, he worked as a cinematographer for many
national and multinational organizations like UN, ILO, UNDP, JICA and BBC Bangla. Moreover, he has also been fortunate to work with Mr.
Afzal Hossain, Nargis Akhter, Mr. Iqbal Hossain (PSI), Mr. Abul Hayat,
Mr. Kazi Elias Kallol and many other film, drama, advertisement
makers.
Hira Azad is currently working as the Director of Cinematography at Trimatri Media Agency. At Trimatri Media Agency, he continues to expand his practice, shaping projects that meaningfully contribute to contemporary visual culture. His portfolio embodies both versatility and originality, confirming his role as a cinematographer dedicated to advancing the aesthetics and discourse of moving images.