Rafael Graf

Bachelor of Arts in Film 2024
Rafael Graf, born 2000 in Basel, is a cinematographer and filmmaker. Since 2016, he has been working on independent film and photography projects. From 2018 onward, he’s gathered technical experience assisting on different film and advertising sets. From 2020 to 2024, he studied Film at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) with a focus on cinematography, where he not only engaged in camera work but also focused on visual storytelling beyond traditional narration as a director. Currently, Rafael primarily works as a director of photography in both short and feature film productions.

Showcase Projects

Rum Punch

Cinematography | 2025 | BA Film | 18 min

At a rum punch-fueled dinner party, chaos and secrets spark unlikely bonds.

Solo Show

Cinematography | 2025 | MA Film | 94 min

An art student, a real estate agent, and two lovers - and their carefully crafted facades.

Lux Carne

Cinematography | 2024 | BA Film | 18 min

If you want to eat meat, you must kill an animal.