Adam Bel (Belmabkhout) is a French-Canadian filmmaker of Moroccan and Russian heritage. Born in Russia, he immigrated to Canada in 2011, settling in Gatineau, Quebec. At 16, he founded a production company, shooting commercials, music videos, and short films in his home town of Gatineau which sparked an early passion for visual storytelling that led him to Toronto to study film and pursue a career in cinematography.

After film school, he established himself as a cinematographer and camera operator, eventually joining IATSE 667 as a 2nd assistant camera operator/ Camera Utility and working on high-caliber productions.

In 2024 Adam turned to writing and directing. The Shadow of Us marks his official narrative directorial debut.

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