Shukri Adan

filmmaker

BIOGRAPHY

Shukri Adan is an emerging filmmaker, storyteller, and multimedia artist who brings a thoughtful and dedicated approach to every project. Originally from Portland, Maine, Shukri moved to Minnesota in 2019, bringing with him a strong foundation in creative media and a deep passion for visual storytelling. He is a graduate of Southern Maine Community College, where he developed his technical skills while honing his voice as a filmmaker.

Shukri’s journey into film began at Portland Arts and Technology High School, where he had the opportunity to work on The Wanderer, a project that earned Best High School Short Film at the 2016 Sanford International Film Festival. This early success confirmed his love for the medium and inspired him to keep creating. While in college, he produced Pieces, a short film that was selected for the Maine Mayhem Film Festival in 2019, demonstrating his ability to craft compelling, authentic narratives that resonate with audiences.

In addition to filmmaking, Shukri has experience in digital publishing, having served as the webmaster for his college’s student newspaper, The Beacon, where he maintained and updated the publication’s WordPress site. Now based in Minnesota, he is focused on expanding his creative practice, learning new techniques, and building community through film and storytelling. Shukri remains passionate about using visual media to share meaningful stories and amplify underrepresented voices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Shukri Adan is an experienced filmmaker and multimedia artist proficient with professional-grade camera systems, including the Canon Rebel T7, Canon EOS M50, and Panasonic AGC90. He has hands-on experience in directing, shooting, and editing short films that have received recognition at film festivals, showcasing his strong storytelling ability and technical skill.

He is adept in a wide range of creative software, including Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for visual design, and GIMP for additional graphic work. His background also includes web content management through WordPress, demonstrating his versatility and capacity for digital communication. With his combined creative, technical, and publishing experience, Shukri is well-equipped to produce high-quality media projects and contribute meaningfully to collaborative storytelling efforts.

SKILLS

  • Canon Rebel T7

  • Canon EOS M50

  • Panasonic AGC90

  • Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Gimp, Adobe Illustrator, etc.

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