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Biography

Born in Casablanca, 1992, Hamza Atifi was immersed early in the world of cinema thanks to his father, an actor and first assistant director. His journey in filmmaking has been marked by a deep passion for visual storytelling and a commitment to excellence in both direction and cinematography.

1992

Born in Casablanca

Immersed early in the world of cinema thanks to his father, an actor and first assistant director.

2010-2013

ESAV Marrakech

Bachelor in Cinematography

2014-2015

INSAS Brussels

Bachelor 3 in Cinematography

2015

Early Career

Started as DOP at age 23 on "Nouhe Doesn't Know How to Swim" — Crystal Award for Best Cinematography (Belgium)

2016-Present

Professional Career

Worked on 5+ feature films, 20+ short films, and 70+ commercials. Directed award-winning short films and campaigns for brands like Audi, Orange, McDonald's, and UNICEF.

Specialized Training

VR 360° (Paris)Directing actorsScreenwriting (Casablanca)

Teaching Experience

Cinematography Teacher

ESAV Marrakech

Workshop Instructor

CinemaCamp

Seminar Leader

Cinema Project Ouarzazate