Filmmaker based in New Delhi with experience across documentaries, short films, and commercial video production. Skilled in camera operation and on-set roles including 1st/2nd AC, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and reliable execution on professional sets. Trained in Canada and mentored by CSC Toronto, with hands-on production experience ranging from BBC News-style field work to festival and brand shoots. Proficient with modern editing and grading tools and comfortable collaborating across international crews.

Ashish Bansal

Filmmaker based in New Delhi with experience across documentaries, short films, and commercial video production. Skilled in camera operation and on-set roles including 1st/2nd AC, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and reliable execution on professional sets. Trained in Canada and mentored by CSC Toronto, with hands-on production experience ranging from BBC News-style field work to festival and brand shoots. Proficient with modern editing and grading tools and comfortable collaborating across international crews.

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Filmmaker based in New Delhi with experience across documentaries, short films, and commercial video production. Skilled in camera operation and on-set roles including 1st/2nd AC, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and reliable execution on professional sets.

Trained in Canada and mentored by CSC Toronto, with hands-on production experience ranging from BBC News-style field work to festival and brand shoots. Proficient with modern editing and grading tools and comfortable collaborating across international crews.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Annotator at Turing
June 5, 2026 - August 15, 2026
Worked on AI labeling/annotation tasks for training and evaluation datasets as part of an AI annotation role.
2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC) at Bigmonkey
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Supported camera operations as 2nd AC for digital advertisement 'REOWN', assisting with focus/equipment readiness for smooth production flow.
DOP at Go Studios
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Worked as DOP on the Spotify campaign for 'Seedhe Maut', capturing high-quality commercial visuals and supporting post-production needs through reliable on-set footage.
DOP at Purecraft Films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Served as Director of Photography for the project 'Between Two Worlds', coordinating lighting and camera capture to match the production’s creative direction.
1st Assistant Camera (1st AC) at Purecraft Films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted the camera department with focus pulls, equipment readiness, and efficient on-set camera operations for 'Between Two Worlds' production.
Director of Photography (DOP) at Purecraft Films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Served as 1st AC supporting camera setup, focus, and on-set camera workflow for digital/brand production 'Between Two Worlds', ensuring continuity and operational reliability.
Director of Photography (DOP) at In Contact
January 1, 2025 - Present
Shot and supported camera work for the production 'In Contact', collaborating with the director and production team to capture scenes effectively and meet the creative vision.
2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC) at Hermit Pictures Ltd
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Assisted as 2nd AC on the short film 'Falling For My Wheelchair', supporting camera department operations and ensuring smooth lens/equipment workflow during production.
2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC) at Boundless Imaginations
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Supported the camera team as 2nd AC for the short film 'Start of a Problem', assisting with equipment handling, rigging support, and maintaining set readiness.
Videographer at FOFS (Film Festival), Toronto
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Videographer at FOFS Film Festival, Toronto.
2nd AC at Boundless Imaginations
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Second Assistant Camera on Start of a Problem (Short Film).
2nd AC at Hermit Pictures Ltd
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Second Assistant Camera on Falling For My Wheelchair (Short Film).
DOP at Fermi Solutions (Canada)
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Served as DOP for freelance documentary work, handling camera capture for documentary-style content and supporting production output requirements.
Videographer at Pride Parade Toronto
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Covered Pride Parade events with video capture for community/media outputs, handling dynamic shooting conditions and fast-paced movement.
Videographer at HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Worked as a videographer covering festival moments and documentary-related content, supporting production capture and event documentation.
Videographer at HotDocs
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Videographer at HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
Videographer at Monday Media
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Videographer for Pride Parade Toronto.
Videographer at Tirgan
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Commercial videography for Tirgan Festival, Toronto.
Camera Operator at Signals Films
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Camera Operator on a documentary shoot.
Production Coordinator (full-time) at OrthoCast (Medical Series)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported production workflow for medical series production, assisting the team in ensuring smooth shoot operations and scheduling.
B.Cam Operator at TritonHQ Inc.
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Worked as B.Cam operator for OrthoCast medical series, capturing clinical/medical footage with careful framing and continuity.
2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC) at CFC (Canadian Film Centre)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Supported as 2nd AC on the short film 'Keen', assisting the camera department with equipment handling, set organization, and continuity support.
B-Cam Operator at TritonHQ Inc.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
B-cam Operator on OrthoCast (Medical Series).
2nd AC at CFC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Second Assistant Camera on Keen (Short Film) directed by Hanna Yohannes.
Production Coordinator / Producer (listed as Producer) at Jump Across Films
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Coordinated production for Discovery Channel content 'Protecting the Relentless City', supporting on-ground workflow as a production coordinator/producer role for the project.
Camera Operator at BBC News
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Worked as a cameraman for BBC News, capturing field footage with news pacing requirements and reliable operational performance under tight schedules.
Production Coordinator at Jump Across Films
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Production Coordinator on Protecting the Relentless City (Discovery Channel documentary).
Cameraman at BBC News
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Cameraman for BBC News.
Production Coordinator at Bigmonkey
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Coordinated production logistics for Rotary International work, assisting with crew, schedule, and on-set deliverables.
1st Assistant Camera (1st AC) at Bigmonkey
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Supported camera operations for the Royal Enfield Signals production, assisting with on-set camera workflow and continuity support.
1st AC at Bigmonkey
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
First Assistant Camera on Rotary International project: Royal Enfield Signals.
1st Assistant Camera (1st AC) at Bigmonkey
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Served as 1st AC for commercial/automotive productions, supporting camera setup, focus operation assistance, and equipment readiness.
1st AC at Bigmonkey
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
First Assistant Camera on TNT Motors Project.
DOP at Trendspotters.TV (Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd / ShopClues / Nasscom)
October 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017
Director of Photography on multiple Trendspotters.TV projects.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Trinity Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Video Design and Production at George Brown College, Toronto, Canada
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Educational Workshop at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Trinity Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi, India
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Video Design and Production at George Brown College, Toronto, Canada
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Mentorship at CSC, Toronto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Educational Workshop (Film and Television Institute of India - FTII) at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Mentorship by CSC, Toronto
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Educational Workshop at FTII
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
CSC, Toronto Mentorship by Christina Lenna
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education