About Me
Rawyan Shayema - Director of Photography
As a Director of Photography, cinema is my canvas. Light melts into pigment, motion becomes my language. I paint with time itself—shaping each frame with emotion, intention, and breath.
This is a great space to showcase my experience and expertise in the world of cinematography. I capture moments, evoke emotions, and bring stories to life through the lens. My passion for visual storytelling drives me to create captivating visuals that leave a lasting impact on the audience. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of light, composition, and movement, I strive to deliver cinematic excellence in every project I undertake. Let my work speak for itself and take you on a journey through the art of visual storytelling.
Filmography
Best Cinematography Award - 2035
Excellence in Visual Storytelling - 2035
Cinematic Achievement Award - 2035
As a cinematographer-
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"Kaktarua", 2022- short by Golum Mostofa.
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"Tammi", 2022- a webfilm by Mahiya Mahabub.
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"Saba", 2022- Short by Afrina Oshin.
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"Street Footballer" 2022- Short Docu for Al Jazeera English.
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"35" by Rahi Hasan-2021
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"Dhaka to Durhum", 2020. - docu by Rahi Hasan.
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"DigitalKarma", 2017. - feature docu by Mark Olexa.
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"BHOY, The fear of Silence", 2017. - short fiction by Zuairijah Mou.
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"Interview", adaptation of Hasan Azizul Hoque, 2016. - short fiction by Saiful Fardin.
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"C/O Shahbug Adda", 2016. - short docu by Zuairijah Mou.
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"Valobasha", an adaptation of Shahidul Zahir, 2014. - short fiction by RA Eahshan.
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"Burning Dust", 2013.- short fiction by Saiful Islam Niloy.
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"Don't shout my love", 2013.- short fiction by Bratto Amin.
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"Brritttobondi", 2011- Short film by Rawyan Shayema.
Experimental Short Film- As a Cinematographer, Editor and Director
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Decoding Gender (2022, 50 mins) – Documentary, Produced by Film SouthAsia
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"Musing", 2020.
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"Aura", 2020.
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"The nature of some leaders, heroes and bus conductors.", 2017.
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"Inure, vol; Train", 2017.
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"Dead End" | 27mins | 2017 |
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"Zero", 2015.
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"Propaganda", 2015.
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"Banny", 2013.
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"Ekoda Ek Deshe (Once Upon a Time in a Country)" | 11 mins | Short Film | 2012 ( Direction)
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"Self-Fantasy"| Feature Selfilm (in post-production) 2011- running
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"Story of a couple!", 2011.
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"Trap of Circle", 2011.
Narrative Feature Film Experience
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Director & Cinematographer, The Lady Land (in post-production, 2026)
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Director of Photography, Bangali Bilash (2025), dir. Ebadur Rahman
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Still Photographer & BTS Documentarian, Chandraboti Kotha, dir. N. Rashed Chowdhury (2015)
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Still Photographer & Key Costume Director, Kacha, dir. Akram Khan (2014)
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Intern Assistant Director, Jibondhuli, dir. Tanvir Mokammel (2012)