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I’m a cinematographer with experience across narrative and short-form video projects. I’ve worked in multiple on-set departments—including camera, grip, and lighting—which gives me a strong technical foundation and helps me collaborate smoothly with crews. I focus on emotional, visually driven storytelling through composition, camera movement, and lighting. I’m based in the U.S. and available for freelance work.…I’m a cinematographer with experience across narrative and short-form video projects. I’ve worked in multiple on-set departments—including camera, grip, and lighting—which gives me a strong technical foundation and helps me collaborate smoothly with crews. I focus on emotional, visually driven storytelling through composition, camera movement, and lighting. I’m based in the U.S. and available for freelance work.

Mrigank Mahay

Video Editor, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, +2

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I’m a cinematographer with experience across narrative and short-form video projects. I’ve worked in multiple on-set departments—including camera, grip, and lighting—which gives me a strong technical foundation and helps me collaborate smoothly with crews. I focus on emotional, visually driven storytelling through composition, camera movement, and lighting. I’m based in the U.S. and available for freelance work.…I’m a cinematographer with experience across narrative and short-form video projects. I’ve worked in multiple on-set departments—including camera, grip, and lighting—which gives me a strong technical foundation and helps me collaborate smoothly with crews. I focus on emotional, visually driven storytelling through composition, camera movement, and lighting. I’m based in the U.S. and available for freelance work.

Available to hire

I’m a cinematographer with experience across narrative and short-form video projects. I’ve worked in multiple on-set departments—including camera, grip, and lighting—which gives me a strong technical foundation and helps me collaborate smoothly with crews. I focus on emotional, visually driven storytelling through composition, camera movement, and lighting. I’m based in the U.S. and available for freelance work.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe Photoshop

Script

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Hindi

Beginner

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Take Your Time (Senior Thesis Film)

September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Collaborated with the director and producers over four months of pre-production to develop shot lists, storyboards, and visual concepts defining the film's look and tone. Led a 10-15 member crew through a week of shooting in diverse conditions, overseeing lighting, camera, and color to achieve a consistent visual storytelling.

Videographer at Temple Ambler

August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Shot and edited 50+ interviews, events, and promotional videos for Temple Ambler’s YouTube and social media; aligned each project with the school's outreach goals. Captured engaging visual and audio content using a Panasonic GH5 and Lavalier microphones; collaborated with supervisors to plan and execute story-driven pieces.

2nd Assistant Camera / PA at Clementine (Indie Short Film)

July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Swapped lenses, filters, and batteries, set up monitors, and slated scenes. Provided support to the Grip and Electric department as needed.

2nd Assistant Camera at Mama Duck (Indie Feature Film)

June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Accurately marked actors' positions, swapped lenses, filters, and batteries, dumped footage, logged camera reports, set up monitors, and slated scenes. Collaborated closely with the Director of Photography and 1st Assistant Camera to ensure seamless operation of the camera department.

Swing at Cherry Red

January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Supported G/E teams with lighting setups, dolly operation, and general on-set assistance.

1st AC at Butter Sculpture

January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Built and maintained ARRI Amira and BM D 6K rigs; managed lenses, batteries, and pulled focus.

Studio Intern at Rittenhouse Film Works

May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Edited BTS and tour videos for the studio’s online platforms to support marketing and client engagement. Managed studio maintenance and gear organization while gaining hands-on experience with jib, dolly, and professional Sony/Canon camera systems.