Nashville-based Iranian-Filipino cinematographer specializing in commercials, documentaries, and music videos. I blend documentary authenticity with cinematic lighting, composition, and movement.
My latest Cinematography Reel
commercials & Branded
Reformation x Kacey Musgraves
Capri Sun - Grab The Moon
UAB Basketball - Another Banner Year
Mattress Firm
Disney x Mattel
Kirkland’s Home
SQUARESPACE - Next Generation Presents LoveYouLater x Sophia Lauer
Rapha spec ad
CMT x Little Caesars x Runaway June
music
King of Leon - Pit To The Rind
Zach Top - Sound Like The Radio
Cage the Elephant “Black Madonna”
Stephen Sanchez “Be More”
Gryffin x MO “Reckless”
Ruelle “Self Sabotage”
Hello!
Hi, I’m Mika Matinazad — a Nashville-based cinematographer. I specialize in collaborating with directors, producers, and creative teams to bring bold, cinematic stories to life. I bring a strong creative eye, a reliable on-set presence, and a collaborative mindset to every project.
If you're looking for a DP who’s hands-on, story-focused, and easy to work with, I’d love to connect.
As a creative, my work has been featured on Billboard, Vevo, Forbes, CMT, Spotify, Huffington Post, etc. Over the past 6 years, my projects accumulated over 45+ million views and counting.
I love to travel, try new foods and teach other upcoming filmmakers about cinematography as well! Say hey!
Past Clients
Amazon| Kirkland’s Home|W Hotel | Disney Jr. | Squarespace | NIKE | APPLE MUSIC | Spotify | PEPSI | Amazon Prime Music |Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon | Little Caesar’s
Diplo | Troye Sivan | Kacey Musgraves | Stephen Sanchez | Julia Michaels | Thomas Rhett | Cage The Elephant | Post Malone | Lainey Wilson | Ingrid Andress |Chris Lane | Florida Georgia Line | Danielle Bradbery | Hozier | Walker Hayes | Needtobreathe |All Time Low | COIN | Joy Oladokun | LEON
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Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or entrepreneur, my blog is packed with helpful content to enhance your freelance skills, tackle challenges, and unleash your creative potential.
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Never Look Back
What Are You Working On? EP#2
In this film, we get a peek into Tony’s world of skating and appreciate its art form from his perspective. With over 16 years of experience, Tony is one of the top-performing skaters in the US and is currently a part of the Rollerblade US Pro team. Give Tony a follow on Instagram and please follow his journey. We hope this film inspires you to tap into your own passions and to pursue it without ever having to look back.
Filmed and edited by me! Cheers!
