SELECTED DIRECTORIAL WORKS

A meticulous curation of documentary and narrative cinema by Ayman Matar.

DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS

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THE LAST REEL

SHADOWS OF LIGHT

ECHOES OF VALLEYS

NARRATIVE SHORT FILMS

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THE SILENT FRAME

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AFTER AUTUMN

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NOCTURNAL

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MIDNIGHT DRIVE

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BROKEN LENS

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NEON ECHOES

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CHASING SHADOWS

SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT

Directorial TV projects currently under embargo. Updates coming Fall 2024.

COMMERCIAL SHOWREEL

Selected campaigns for global brands including automotive and high-fashion cinema.

SOCIAL ARCHIVE

High-impact vertical films and cinematic social campaign assets.

MUSIC VIDEOS

Narrative music videos designed for international record labels and artist collectives.

SELECTED DIRECTORIAL WORKS

A meticulous curation of narrative films, independent documentaries, and artistic commissions.

DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS


ECHOES OF THE VALLEY

A deep dive into forgotten pastoral communities, capturing the quiet resilience of ancient mountain traditions in a rapidly modernizing visual age.

SHADOWS & FRAME

An intimate visual exploration of classical film projectionists maintaining historic 35mm celluloid theaters in rural Europe.

CHASING THE LIGHT

Following high-altitude landscape photographers as they endure harsh arctic windstorms to capture pristine, uncorrupted natural lighting.


NARRATIVE SHORT FILMS


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THE LAST SYMPHONY

2023 • Dir. Ayman Matar • Prod. Focus Media

An aging classical composer battles progressive hearing loss on the eve of his monumental final public performance.

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RETROGRADE

2022 • Dir. Sophia Chen • Prod. Horizon Studios

Two deep-space astronauts confront extreme psychological isolation during a long-duration transit to Jupiter.

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NEON WHISPERS

2022 • Dir. Marcus Vance • Prod. Tokyo Night Films

A late-night Tokyo taxi driver inadvertently intercepts a courier carrying classified biometric blueprints.

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BEFORE THE RAIN

2021 • Dir. Elena Rostova • Prod. Baltic Media

A nostalgic and delicate photographic journey through the final childhood summers along the Baltic coastline.

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THE SILENT TIDE

2021 • Dir. Ayman Matar • Prod. Waveform

A marine biologist working on a remote station monitors erratic underwater acoustic patterns.

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ECHO CHAMBERS

2020 • Dir. Kai Sato • Prod. Cyberia Labs

An algorithmic security architect uncovers structural ghost profiles buried deep inside a digital mainframe.

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MIDNIGHT CHRONICLES

2020 • Dir. Ayman Matar • Prod. Nocturnal

An anthology of short nocturnal drama series exploring isolation within a coastal shipping port.

TELEVISION PORTFOLIO

Broadcast series and episodic works currently under NDA or in post-production. Screening room access available upon request.

COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGNS

Commercial portfolio featuring cinematic advertisement campaigns for leading global brands.

SOCIALS CONTENT

High-impact narrative reels, multi-format shorts, and visual campaigns optimized for digital distribution.

MUSIC VIDEOS

Aesthetic-focused music films and conceptual visual tracks for independent and major label artists.

Selected Works

Ayman Matar — Director & Cinematographer Portfolio

Documentary Features

Taha: The Voice Between the Lines

Documentary • 2026
Dir: Liora Barmatz, Firas Ruby

A Place of Her Own

Documentary • 2024
Dir: Adi Toledano, Dana

Old theater projector lighting up room

Celluloid Ghosts

Documentary Short • Cinematographer • 2021 A poetic film looking back at the early projectionists of the Golden Era, recorded entirely on 16mm film.

Narrative Shorts & Features

Neon lit monitor display cinematic setting
Midnight Chrome
Short Film • 2023
Dramatic high contrast cinematic shadow
Stray Shadows
Short Film • 2022
Empty cinema seating with dramatic spot light
The Last Reel
Drama Short • 2022
Foggy city cinematic dark scene
Neon Echo
Cyberpunk Short • 2021
Indie theater stage setup
Before Sunset Falls
Indie Feature • 2021
Silhouetted cinematographer with rig
Undercurrents
Experimental Short • 2020
Atmospheric cinematic alley setup
Quiet City
Noir Short • 2020

Ascension: Season 2

Television Series • Cinematographer Year: 2023 Directing the visual rhythm of a critically acclaimed drama following high-stakes corporate power plays in modern London.

Midnight Chronicles

Drama Anthology • Director of Photography Year: 2022 Crafting high-contrast film-noir lighting setups across a multi-part neon crime series shot on location.

Infinite Horizons

Docuseries Pilot • Second Unit Director Year: 2021 Documenting scientific and natural marvels using state-of-the-art cinematic macro lenses and drone imagery.

The Chase

Company: Apex Automotive Production: Zenith Film Works Year: 2023 A high-octane visual commercial focusing on precise car tracking shots, practical lighting effects, and fast-paced editing beats.

Timeless Precision

Company: Chrono Watches Production: Parallel Studios Year: 2023 Macro close-ups and custom probe lenses detailing the mechanics of premium Swiss luxury timepieces.

Electric Pulse

Company: Volt energy Production: Nomad Content House Year: 2022 High energy, neon aesthetic commercial focusing on kinetic motion, tracking cameras, and vibrant transitions.

The Scent of Dusk

Company: Aura Fragrance Production: Onyx Films Ltd Year: 2022 Atmospheric, deeply cinematic tone featuring dramatic low light and shadow play framing the product.

Socials & Creative Clips

Bespoke digital content tailored for social mediums, combining cinematic values with high engagement visuals.

Podcast Studio Cinematic Setup

The Soundspace Sessions

Vertical short-form highlight focusing on high fidelity recording aesthetic.

Gimbal camera operator shooting modern reel

Motion Breakdown Reel

Behind-the-scenes transitions breakdown showcasing stabilized tracking.

Retro neon monitor display screen

Cyber Retrograde Loop

Vaporwave aesthetics social promo loop using vintage CRT setups.

Starlight Echoes

Artist: Luna & The Spheres Director: Ayman Matar Year: 2023 Dreamy, slow-motion performance art video relying on creative prism filters and colorful anamorphic flare streaks.

Rhythm in the Dark

Artist: Velvet Noise Director: Clara Vance Cinematographer: Ayman Matar Year: 2022 High contrast underground dance studio performance using dynamic strobe cues and handheld camera motion.