Rayana Rasamee is a Thai-American cinematographer and named one of American Cinematographer’s 2026 Rising Stars of Cinematography. Her story-driven approach is rooted in character and emotional truth, creating tactile, expressive imagery that serves the narrative.
Rayana received her MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory. She is a recipient of the Women in Film Cinematography Fellowship and was selected for the ASC Vision Mentorship under Nancy Schreiber, ASC, as well as Issa Rae’s ColorCreative: Find Your People program.
Her work spans narrative features, music videos, documentaries, and commercial campaigns for brands including Valentino, Planned Parenthood, Ulta Beauty, and Mercury Insurance. Her films have screened at festivals including AFI Fest and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, as well as the Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival.
Available: Narrative features, television, commercial
Personal: ray@rayana.co
IG: @rayana
Rayana received her MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory. She is a recipient of the Women in Film Cinematography Fellowship and was selected for the ASC Vision Mentorship under Nancy Schreiber, ASC, as well as Issa Rae’s ColorCreative: Find Your People program.
Her work spans narrative features, music videos, documentaries, and commercial campaigns for brands including Valentino, Planned Parenthood, Ulta Beauty, and Mercury Insurance. Her films have screened at festivals including AFI Fest and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, as well as the Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival.
Available: Narrative features, television, commercial
Personal: ray@rayana.co
IG: @rayana
photo: Priscilla Mars