Elias Cherni is a filmmaker, director, and cinematographer.

Elias has had the privilege of collaborating with various artists throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. His work reflects his deep appreciation for the diverse cultures and stories found within these regions.

In addition to his passion for filmmaking, Elias enjoys being in the kitchen and has extensive experience working in restaurants and creating food. This creative outlet complements his storytelling, as both mediums allow him to explore and share cultural narratives in meaningful ways.

Driven by a profound love for storytelling, Elias strives to create films that resonate with audiences on a human level, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.


 

Grip Credit

• The Last of Us S2
  TV Show for HBO/HBO MAX

  • DOP: Ksenia Sereda & Catherine Goldschmidt
  • Key Grip: SPIKE “Michael Tschereau”
  • Gaffer: James Jackson
  • April 28 – September 21, 2024

• Night Comes
  TV Show for Netflix

  • DOP: Milan Chadima
  • Key Grip: Douglas Nolin
  • Gaffer: Scott Clark
  • April 28 – September 21, 2024

Camera Credits

• ELLA-WEST (Oba West Music Video)

  • DOP: Ilyes Cherni
  • Camera: 35mm, A Cam Op: Johnny Jacques
  • July 15 – July 18, 2023
  • Duties: Established visual look, lighting, and shot selection.

• Kudi Badi (Music Video)

  • DOP: Ilyes Cherni
  • Camera: BMPCC 4K
  • June 03 – June 25, 2023
  • Duties: Visual aesthetics and lighting.

• Out on Screen (VQFF Film Festival)

  • DOP: Ilyes Cherni
  • Camera: BMPCC 4K
  • August 12 – August 21, 2022
  • Duties: Event coverage, interviews, B-roll footage, and equipment management.

• City of Mission (Commercial)

  • DOP: Kenny Choi
  • Camera: Red Komodo
  • March 24, 2022
  • Duties: Camera setup, maintenance, and operations.

• S-17 (Al Araby TV Documentary)

  • DOP: Ilyes Cherni
  • Camera: ZCAM 6K
  • June 03 – July 09, 2021
  • Duties: Established visual look, lighting, and data management.

Volunteer

• Out on Screen (VQFF Film Festival)
  • Still Photographer: Ilyes Cherni
  • Camera: Sony A7S II
  • May 02 – May 03, 2022

Other Film-Related Credits

• JUGGLE

  • Role: Director
  • Project: HANDWASH (Music Video)
  • October 18 – October 20, 2023

• MA BEBE

  • Role: Director
  • Project: JAAP (Music Video)
  • October 02 – October 03, 2023

• I DO

  • Role: Best Person Grip
  • Project: VAFF (Short Movie)
  • July 21 – July 23, 2023

• Hellmark

  • Role: Data Management Technician
  • Project: Crazy8s (Short Movie)
  • March 04 – March 05, 2023

Full-Time Jobs

• Videographer/Editor

  • Company: Canadian College, Vancouver, BC
  • August 2022 – April 2023
  • Role: Produced videos showcasing university activities.

• Film Director, DOP

  • Company: Echos Electrik, Tunisia
  • March 2018 – February 2022
  • Role: Produced documentaries highlighting collective activities.

• Editor in Chief (Contractor)

  • Company: New Art Production, Tunisia
  • August 2019 – November 2019
  • Role: Managed editing teams, post-production guidelines.

• Camera Operator (Contractor)

  • Company: South by South West Films, Tunisia
  • September 2018 – December 2018

• Camera Operator (Contractor)

  • Company: Frames Works Production, Tunisia
  • January 2018 – August 2018

Education & Industry-Related Courses

• Bolex & 16mm Camera Operating/Analogue Film Processing

  • Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society, Vancouver, BC
  • July 2023

• MBS Illumination Mock Set Training

  • Warner Bros Canada, Langley, BC
  • April 2023

• MBS Illumination Grip & Electric Training

  • Warner Bros Canada, Langley, BC
  • November 2022

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production

  • University of Sfax, Tunisia
  • 2014 – 2018 (WES Certified, Canadian equivalency)

Certificates

• COVID-19 Safety (Actsafe, January 24, 2024)
• Anti-Bullying and Harassment (Actsafe, January 24, 2024)
• MPIO (InFocus Film School, January 14, 2024)
• W.H.M.I.S. (Actsafe, January 03, 2024)
• Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operator Safety Training (LEAVITT, April 17, 2024)
• Fall Protection (LEAVITT, April 17, 2024)