Younes Boudiaf

Filmmaker and visual storyteller with a decade of experience in documentary, fiction, and educational media production. Co-producer and cinematographer of award-winning short films screened internationally, with expertise spanning from concept development to final delivery. Passionate about cinema as both a creative practice and a critical discipline. Currently seeking to deepen theoretical knowledge of film history, aesthetics, and philosophy through formal academic study at Concordia University.

• La Passion de Paul-Émile Borduas, 2023-01-01, Short Film, Co-Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Colorist, VFX, Selected in several international film festivals including Montreal Independent Film Festival and Vancouver Independent Moviemaker Festival., Received critical acclaim in the Montreal Gazette for its high production value on a modest budget., Collaborated with director Michael Cutler on all visual and postproduction elements.
• A Family Portrait, 2023-01-01, Short Film, Director of Photography, Editor, Recipient of three Best Cinematography Awards at Canadian and international festivals., Visual storytelling focused on minimalist, intimate aesthetic with emotional depth.

• Freelance Filmmaker & Editor, Canada, 2015-01-01 to Present, Directed and edited educational science content, promotional videos, and interviews., Conducted online workshops and collaborative projects on scriptwriting and cinematography., Active in screenwriting, concept development, and documentary filmmaking.
• Founder, Director, and Producer, Tikuya Production Services, Algeria, 2014-01-01 to 2018-01-01, Produced independent documentaries and educational media programs., Provided audiovisual coverage of academic and scientific conferences., Delivered training workshops in video production and visual storytelling.
• Freelance Videographer and Photographer, Algeria, 2011-01-01 to 2014-01-01, Part-time work on documentary-style media projects and visual experimentation.

• English, Fluent
• French, Fluent

• Online courses in screenwriting, directing, and filmmaking, MasterClass
• Self-directed study of film theory, philosophy of cinema, and critical analysis

• 3 times best cinematography awards for "A family portrait" film. in local and international festivals