Shivaz Abdulla
Shivaz Abdulla | |
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| Born | 6 December 1981 |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Shivaz Abdulla commonly known as Maaskey (born 6 December 1981) is a Maldivian cinematographer and producer.
Early life and career
[edit]Shivaz Abdulla's journey into the entertainment industry was greatly influenced by his family's strong musical background, with his aunt Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef and cousin Mariyam Unoosha being notable figures in the field.[1] His career trajectory began at a local shop called "Chaalee", where he dealt with music rolls and discs, igniting his passion for the industry.[1] After three years there, he transitioned to "Audiomart", a well-known local studio, where he gained valuable experience in the world of filmmaking.[1] During his six-year tenure at Audiomart, Abdulla had the opportunity to connect with various cameramen and producers, forming important relationships within the industry.[1]
During this period, he also participated in a workshop organized by Television Maldives, focusing on cinematography and film direction. Encouraged by his newfound knowledge and enthusiasm, he decided to leave his job and venture into the industry.[1] Initially, he started as an assistant to film crews, helping with equipment and setup.[1] Despite facing initial challenges and working in a technician's role, Abdulla persisted, closely observing the work of seasoned cameramen. His breakthrough came when he collaborated with Abdul Faththaah on a music album shoot, which garnered recognition within the industry.[1]
Abdulla commenced his career by working on smaller projects, including films like Dhanthura (2008), Seedhibe (2009), Loabeege Ninja (2010) and for television series including Soora (2008), Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey (2009), Sirrun Hithaa Kulhelaafa (2010).[2][3] In 2013, his career took a significant leap when he served as the cameraman for Hussain Munawwar's romantic thriller Dhilakani earning him a nomination for Best Cinematography at the Maldives Film Awards.[4][5] Another notable achievement came with Ali Seezan's action film Ahsham (2014), for which he received the Gaumee Film Award for Best Cinematography.[6][7] Reviewing the film, Ahmed Nadheem from Avas praised Abdulla's cinematography, citing it as one of the film's standout features, stating, "It is worth mentioning the young talent in the industry, [Maskey] for his brilliant and unconventional cinematic effects".[6]
Abdulla continued to collaborate with Ali Seezan on Andhirikan, where he not only handled the camera work but also served as a co-producer for the film.[8] The film faced various challenges in the pre-production stage, and after only four screenings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was withdrawn from theaters.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Feature film
[edit]| Year | Title | Producer | Cinematographer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dhilakani | Yes | Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Cinematography | [4][5] | |
| 2014 | Aniyaa | Yes | [10] | ||
| 2014 | Insaana | Yes | [3] | ||
| 2015 | Ahsham | Yes | Gaumee Film Award for Best Cinematography | [6][7] | |
| 2016 | Baiveriyaa | Yes | [11] | ||
| 2020 | Andhirikan | Yes | Yes | Co-produced with Ali Seezan | [8] |
| 2023 | Kaushi | Yes | Sinhala film | [12] | |
| 2023 | Jokaru | Yes | [13] | ||
| 2023 | Zoya | Yes | [14] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Producer | Cinematographer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Soora | Yes | Television series; 5 episodes | [15] | |
| 2009 | Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey | Yes | Television series; 15 episodes | [16] | |
| 2010 | Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey? | Yes | Digital release; 5 parts | [17] | |
| 2010 | Sirrun Hithaa Kulhelaafa | Yes | Television series; 10 episodes | [18] | |
| 2012 | Kaiveni | Yes | Television series; 5 episodes | [19] | |
| 2012–2013 | Adhives Eloaibah Gadharu Kuran | Yes | Television series; 13 episodes | [2] | |
| 2019 | Yes Sir | Yes | Web series; 10 episodes | [20] | |
| 2021 | Avahteriya | Yes | Web series; 9 episodes | [21] | |
| 2021 | Hatharu Manzaru | Yes | Cinematographer for the segment "Fulhi" | [22] | |
| 2021 | Giridha | Yes | Web series; 15 episodes | [23] | |
| 2022 | Dhoadhi | Yes | Web series; 15 episodes | [24] | |
| 2022 | Hissu | Yes | Web series; 3 episodes | [25] | |
| 2022 | Bahdhal | Yes | Web series; 3 episodes | [26] | |
| 2023 | Hayyaru | Yes | Web series; 15 episodes | [27] |
Short film
[edit]| Year | Title | Producer | Cinematographer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dhanthura | Yes | ||
| 2009 | Seedhibe | Yes | ||
| 2010 | Loabeege Ninja | Yes | ||
| 2010 | Muhammaage Briefcase | Yes | ||
| 2012 | 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas | Yes | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Cinematography - Short Film Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Cinematography - Short Film | |
| 2012 | Kidnap | Yes |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3rd Maldives Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Dhilakani | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Cinematography - Short Film | 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas | Nominated | [5] | ||
| 2017 | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Ahsham | Won | [7] |
| Best Cinematography - Short Film | 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas | Nominated | [28] |
References
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- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (16 August 2014). "Seezan's new film is "Insaanaa"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 August 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (19 June 2013). ""Dhilakani" Review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d Nadheem, Ahmed (29 April 2014). "Maldives Film Awards Nominations out". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ a b c Ahmed, Nadheem (11 November 2015). "Ahsham: 5 stars for Seezan's spirit" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (20 December 2017). ""Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ a b Ali, Ifraz (2 February 2020). "Andhirikan: First release of 2020". Dho?. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (10 March 2020). "Screening of Andhirikan halted due to COVID-19". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ Ali, Safoora (29 March 2014). "First release of the year "Aniyaa"" (in Divehi). Vnews. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ Hassan, Nazim (17 December 2016). "Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (10 July 2023). "Do you know who are the dubbing artists of Seazan's "Kaushi"?". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (11 July 2023). "Official Teaser of "Jokaru" released". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Naeem, Idham (15 November 2023). "Feature film "Zoya" from the Geveshi Gulhun campaign released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Kuda Ibbe's playlist of Best 10". Dho? (in Divehi). 18 January 2018. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (26 September 2016). "Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Ifraz, Ali (14 March 2018). "Who would excel in the acting field in "Huvaa"". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (22 January 2018). "Ali Azim (Dhon Ayya): A promising actor". Muni Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (11 August 2019). "Baiskoafu's new comedy series "Yes Sir" premiered". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (12 June 2021). "Eupe's "Avahteriya" streaming on Baiskoafu". Avas. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ Dheema, Mariyam (5 May 2021). "Have you seen Shafeeu's "Fulhi"?". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 August 2021). ""Giridha"'s trailer is laugh riot". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (4 November 2021). "Shooting begins for Seezan's "Dhoadhi"". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (11 August 2022). "Faree's "Hissu" can be streamed now". AdduLive (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
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