Rahil Ashruff

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: RED Digital Cinema Cameras

I can use: RED Digital Cinema Cameras

About me

I have 10+ years experience creating high-level media content for brands and artists. After spending a year working for BBC Worldwide in Mumbai India in 2013, I came back to New York and started working in the music industry.  As someone who got their start in the music video world, I can tell you - you learn how to make a lot with little. Having to work with smaller budgets forced me to "wear many hats" and in some instances, I was the crew. The skills I  learned during that time proved to be invaluable, especially when I started working with
larger budgets, prestigious clients, major labels and expanded to fashion + branded work.

Pitching and building creative treatments, overseeing casting, styling and art direction, writing copy, directing and filming talent, managing post and deliverables - I'm able to execute all aspects of a production. 

I have had the pleasure of working a wide variety of talents and take pride in the diversity of my work. As a first generation Indian American with a multicultural family, I try to bring a unique perspective and skill set to every one of my projects. 

I have directed and produced videos for artists like Lil Yachty, Chrome Sparks, and DJ Premiere. As well as produced the short film "Eyes Behind the Stars" for Converse. As a photographer, I have photographed artists ranging from Future to Jeff Goldblum to the K Pop group Stray Kids. Clients include - Spotify, Conde Nast, I Heart Media, Quality Control Music, Atlantic Records, Fools Gold Records, and more.

Some highlights from my career have been Number 6 in Billboard top Music Videos of 2016, Number 9 in Rolling Stone top Music Videos of 2014. As well as campaign photography promoting artists featured on Spotify's Northern Bars playlist with billboards in Toronto and Atlanta.

Experienced in working with art directors and creative teams to help bring their vision to life. I am dedicated to telling stories in the most compelling and creative ways possible.

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Writer / Director
Job Titles	Production Coordinator, Post Production Assistant, Floor Staff, Camera Assistant, Photographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Cinematographer, 1st Assistant Camera - Focus Puller, Camera Operator, Researcher, Video Editor, 1st AD (Assistant Director), Studio Producer / Director, Production Assistant (PA), Line Producer, Producer, Director, Script Reader, Writer, Screenwriter
Years in industry	6+ years