Rayana Rasamee is a Thai-American cinematographer based in Los Angeles. Her passion for the art of storytelling is drawn from a desire to inspire, uplift and introduce new perspectives. As a product of immigrant parents, she is enamored with stories that examine the human experience while showcasing inclusive imagery representative of her upbringing. 

Rayana’s cinematography work encompasses narrative feature films, documentaries and commercials for world-renowned brands such as Valentino, Toyota, Puma, and Covergirl. Her career in film took off after deciding to pivot from a decade-long journey working in tech. In 2018, she was accepted to the inaugural class of the American Film Institute’s Cinematography Intensive for Women (CIW) and in 2022, she completed her MFA in Cinematography at the AFI Conservatory with support from AFI AWARDS Audi Scholarship, Tom Yoda Award and P.E.O. International. She holds a BA in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland and is an associate member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC). 

In March 2023, Rayana was selected as one of four cinematography participants out of 1500 applicants for Issa Rae’s talent management company, ColorCreative’s inaugural ‘Find Your People’ cohort.