About Him
Joe Nafis is a filmmaker and editor based in Thailand with over 14 years of experience telling visual stories across Asia. From long-term time-lapse projects like the Shanghai Tower to branded documentaries for companies like Johnson Controls and Marriott, his work blends technical precision with a human focus. Joe’s projects have been featured by BBC, National Geographic, and Gizmodo, and he’s collaborated with schools, agencies, and global brands to create content that feels real, immersive, and lasting. He runs a registered production company in Thailand and continues to work on projects that connect people, place, and story.
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Maho Rasop 2023
In 2023 I worked with Invisible Ink at Maho Rasop Music Festival to help create an exciting and engaging aftermovie of the festival. My job was purely hyperlapse. It was a bit of a challenge as hyperlapses don’t typically work with uneven surfaces, but with a simple tripod, camera and some fancy footwork I…
Salsa Dancing – Bangkok
For several months in 2024 I was the resident photographer for Social Dance Bangkok or Bangkok Latin Soul. Usually Sunday evenings the nights started with a free class then evolved into social salsa dancing with some bachata. Many people requested their own photos and many compliments were given to my “sense of dance”…
Animals of Koh Phayam
I shot this video over 7 weeks in April – May of 2023. It was exciting to focus on only the animals. The bats were specifically interesting as they roosted in just a few trees in one location. In the evening they would all start to get active and finally…
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He is an award-winning filmmaker
