Hi, I’m Akash Patil, a dynamic cinematographer and filmmaker with hands-on experience covering major international events including the Paris Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and Lyon World Skills. I specialize in multi-camera coverage, football broadcasting, and on-set problem solving. I collaborate with diverse teams across India and France to deliver festival-ready visuals and engaging stories, from shorts to feature films and live events. I’m passionate about turning moments into cinematic narratives.

Akash Patil

Hi, I’m Akash Patil, a dynamic cinematographer and filmmaker with hands-on experience covering major international events including the Paris Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and Lyon World Skills. I specialize in multi-camera coverage, football broadcasting, and on-set problem solving. I collaborate with diverse teams across India and France to deliver festival-ready visuals and engaging stories, from shorts to feature films and live events. I’m passionate about turning moments into cinematic narratives.

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Hi, I’m Akash Patil, a dynamic cinematographer and filmmaker with hands-on experience covering major international events including the Paris Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and Lyon World Skills. I specialize in multi-camera coverage, football broadcasting, and on-set problem solving.

I collaborate with diverse teams across India and France to deliver festival-ready visuals and engaging stories, from shorts to feature films and live events. I’m passionate about turning moments into cinematic narratives.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Telugu
Advanced
Kannada
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Camera (AC) at Olympic Games Paris 2024
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Supported multi-camera broadcast production for Olympic Games Paris 2024, specializing in football coverage in Bordeaux.
Cinematographer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Cinematography for 10+ short films and feature films; collaborated with directors on visual concepts, storyboarding, lighting design, and shot composition; contributed on feature film projects; developed creative visual identities through mood boards and color palettes; managed camera department operations including equipment selection, crew coordination, and on-set problem solving. Freelance cinematography projects across 5+ countries for corporate and personal events, focusing on emotional storytelling and dynamic camera movement. Also directed visual coverage for World Skills Lyon and produced promotional videos and highlight reels for Expos and trade shows around Paris.
Cinematographer at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Cinematographer for 10+ short films (India & France), collaborating with directors on visual concepts, storyboarding, lighting design, and shot composition to create festival-ready productions. Contributed as cinematographer on feature film projects, managing camera department operations including equipment selection, crew coordination, and on-set problem-solving. Developed creative visual identities through mood boards, shot lists, and color palettes aligned with each project's narrative tone and director's vision. Worked on national/international events, delivering compelling visuals under tight deadlines.

Education

BA in Photography at Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
Diploma in Film Making at Paris, France
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2023
BA in Photography at Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Diploma in Filmmaking
September 1, 2023 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment