NAS El Issmaeli

Director, cinematographer, and producer specializing in end to end branded content, Nas El Issmaeli is known for a naturalistic, cinematic, and story driven approach.

With more than 12 years of professional experience spanning four continents, Nas delivers end to end video production solutions for companies, NGOs, agencies, and broadcasters. He has worked at RogersTV, where he produced and delivered television content for the network and its broadcast partners, while continuing to direct and produce branded documentaries, profiles, corporate films, commercial campaigns, event films, podcasts, and branded content.

Working across languages and cultures has shaped Nas's approach to filmmaking. His multilingual background and cultural awareness allow him to build trust quickly, adapt to diverse environments, and tell stories with authenticity and respect, whether working with local communities or international organizations.

Alongside his commercial work, Nas continues to explore narrative filmmaking to challenge and refine his craft. His short films have earned six awards at the 48 Hour Film Project, along with the Best Technical Award at Digi60.

An accomplished photographer with extensive experience in documentary and commercial photography, Nas also teaches photography and filmmaking at the college level and regularly leads workshops for aspiring and professional creators.