WORK
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Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble
Role: Production Manager, Cinematographer, & Editor
Produced and shot a multi-city campaign for Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble, leading a five-person camera team, and editing final content pieces. -
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Top Chico @ Field Day
Role: Director & Editor
Filmed, directed, and edited a fast-paced commercial for Topo Chico during The Kennedy Center’s Field Day festival, capturing authentic interactions with the brand. -
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Grounded x Nabil Elderkin – Perea
Role: Editor, DIT, & Camera Operator
Camera operated on a three-person camera crew and edited the official mini-documentary for Grounded’s Learning Experience in Memphis, capturing students creating their own music video
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Marti – “Mothers and Fathers”
Role: Production Manager, Cinematographer, & Editor
Co-directed and shot the music video for Marti’s Mothers and Fathers.
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Westfield – Santa’s Here
Role: Cinematographer & Editor
Filmed and edited a commercial campaign for Westfield Montgomery’s holiday activations.
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Amazon Music x Ari Lennox - ASL
Role: Videographer
Captured and edited behind-the-scenes and live performance footage throughout a multi-day activation for Ari Lennox in collaboration with Amazon Music.
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The Links - Potomac Chapter
Role: Production Manager, Director of Photography, & Editor
Produced, edited, and worked as director of photography for an archival mini-documentary commissioned by the Potomac Chapter of The Links, a historic network of Black women leaders.
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Phoenix Rising: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens – “Omoide”
Role: Production Manager & Camera Operator
Directed five-person camera time and produced live performance videos for Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens -
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Take Creative Control – Creator House
Role: Videographer
Filmed and edited daily and full-length recaps for Take Creative Control’s “Creator House,” a three-day activation during Congressional Black Caucus Week. -
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UPSWELL - StoryCorps
Role: Production Manager & editor
Produced a micro content series from one-on-one StoryCorps interviews at Upswell 2019 in Chicago. -
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AUSG - Smino
Role: Production Manager & Editor
Produced and edited a live performance video for Smino at American University, directing a five-person camera crew and integrating interview and concert footage into one feature cut.
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The John F. Kennedy Center – Field Day
Role: Production Manager & Editor
Managed production and editing for The Kennedy Center’s Field Day campaign, overseeing crew logistics and creative direction.
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Wildside Media – Destination DC @ Union Market
Role: Videographer
Filmed and edited destination marketing content for Destination DC at Union Market, highlighting local restaurants and vendors across Washington, D.C.
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Alexa Laurel x Haymarket Books – Remedies for Disappearing
Role: Cinematographer, Editor
Filmed and edited a visual companion piece for Remedies for Disappearing, collaborating with Alexa Laurel on a campaign for her book’s official release.
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Westfield x No Kings Collective – Culture Pop
Role: Production Manager & Editor
Produced and edited content for Westfield’s Culture Pop campaign, managing media operations across nine in-person activations curated by No Kings Collective. -
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The Wharf – Seasonal Events
Role: Videographer
Filmed and edited event recaps for The Wharf’s seasonal activations, including Bloomaroo, Mardi Gras, and the Holiday Boat Parade.
ABOUT
I first picked up a camera over a decade ago, not counting my high school photography class, where I learned to develop film and fell in love with the process of creating images by hand. What began as documenting personal moments gradually evolved into creative work across storytelling, film, and visual media.
While at the University of Maryland, I worked as a content representative for Sony Music—a role created after I began turning traditional college marketing efforts into visual content. That experience, combined with early passion projects, led me to develop a more intentional approach to how storytelling can engage audiences and build community.
Through my collaborative efforts with 4421, a creative studio I co-founded, I’ve worked on campaigns, branded content, and productions for organizations and institutions across the East Coast. These collaborations have enabled me to lead projects from concept to delivery, working closely with artists, nonprofits, and brands to craft content that strikes a balance between creative vision and real-world strategy.
My experience encompasses production management, content development, video operations, and editing. A former Cultural Leader-in-Residence at The Kennedy Center (2019–2022), I’ve led projects with Sony Music Entertainment, Westfield, Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad, and Topo Chico, along with numerous community-based arts initiatives that explore identity and culture.
CONTACT
For inquiries or specific work samples, please email nabilabdulkadir@gmail.com
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