When I was 13, I watched La Haine by Mathieu Kassovitz. The black-and-white images, the camera in constant motion, and the quiet tension between moments of anger stayed with me. I didn’t just watch them; I was there, inside their world. That’s when I realised that cinematography is perspective. And perspective is political.
I’m a London based cinematographer, originally from Beirut, working across fiction, documentary and music videos. I hold an MA in Filmmaking from the London Film School, and my practice has grown through hands-on experience on set, collaborating closely with directors and crews to build visual languages that feel precise, honest, and emotionally grounded.
Influenced by cinematographers such as Darius Khondji, Robby Müller, Benoît Delhomme, Rodrigo Prieto, and Bradford Young, I’m constantly refining a visual approach that balances instinct with intention.
I speak English, French, and Arabic, and I’m comfortable working on international productions.
karina.stephan.film@gmail.com
CV available upon request
CV available upon request
