Ashar Nayyar
Apex
Summary
Experienced director and collaborator with a strong background in film production and event management. I believe that I excel in fostering teamwork and leveraging media literacy to create impactful content and engaging viewer experiences. I am capable of boosting a brand, and helping with keeping up with modern media trends.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Artist Ummah
NC
2025 - Current
- Artist Ummah is an Islamic arts program where artists can showcase their pieces
- Assist with managing events and viewer experience
- Focused on making captivating and interesting social media videos
- High level low cost videos for social media
- Consistent and efficient work
- Market the brand of Artist Ummah, and advertise various events
- Work is done whenever called in or requested.
Photographer
Self Employed
NC
2024 - Current
- I own a Sony a100 DSLR from 2006 and like to take photos as a hobby
- I run a social media which showcases my art
- I have traveled to places such as New York, Pakistan, and more to take photos as a hobby
- Experienced in film photography, including the development phase
Short Film Director
Research Triangle High School
Durham, NC
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Directed, wrote, shot, produced, and acted in a short film with professional actors
- Developed a good strong plot and executed the vision to the best of our ability
- Screened the film, Write Time, at the Cary Theatre.
Volunteer
North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences
Raleigh, NC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed a cart regarding a scientific field of choice
- Assigned subject was the 7 different types of Sea Turtles
- Tasked to provide people of all ages accurate information regarding Sea Turtles, while also answering questions
- Was expected to keep a respectful and professional demeanor
- 8th Grade
- Assisted with educational programs, enhancing visitor engagement and learning experiences.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Volunteer
Zakat Foundation
NC
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Volunteered during Hurricane Helene
- Assisted with assembling care packages for victims of the hurricane
- Filled with essentials (oil, rice, etc.)
Education
No Degree -
Research Triangle High School
Durham, NC06-2028
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Strong media literacy
- Capable of making good strong marketing decisions
- Capable of directing and leading a large group to achieve a common goal
- Capable of appealing to people with varying age ranges
Languages
Urdu/Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Short Film Director
Research Triangle High School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Volunteer
Zakat Foundation
09.2024 - 09.2024
Volunteer
North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences
08.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Artist Ummah
2025 - Current
Photographer
Self Employed
2024 - Current
No Degree -
Research Triangle High School