Hi, I’m Rangoli Agarwal, an independent cinematographer with over 13 years of experience in feature films, documentaries, advertising and short films. I’m a member of the Indian Women’s Cinematographers Collective and have collaborated with diverse teams to craft visual stories across multiple languages. I love collaborating on creative projects and bringing on-set energy and thoughtful lighting to every frame. In my work, I focus on storytelling through image and movement, exploring themes that resonate with audiences while maintaining a collaborative, friendly approach on set.…

Rangoli Agarwal

Hi, I’m Rangoli Agarwal, an independent cinematographer with over 13 years of experience in feature films, documentaries, advertising and short films. I’m a member of the Indian Women’s Cinematographers Collective and have collaborated with diverse teams to craft visual stories across multiple languages. I love collaborating on creative projects and bringing on-set energy and thoughtful lighting to every frame. In my work, I focus on storytelling through image and movement, exploring themes that resonate with audiences while maintaining a collaborative, friendly approach on set.…

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Hi, I’m Rangoli Agarwal, an independent cinematographer with over 13 years of experience in feature films, documentaries, advertising and short films. I’m a member of the Indian Women’s Cinematographers Collective and have collaborated with diverse teams to craft visual stories across multiple languages. I love collaborating on creative projects and bringing on-set energy and thoughtful lighting to every frame.

In my work, I focus on storytelling through image and movement, exploring themes that resonate with audiences while maintaining a collaborative, friendly approach on set.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Dakinny Productions
December 19, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Director of Photography
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Directed and photographed on feature films, documentaries and advertising campaigns; served as on-set producer and educator.
Director of Photography
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
DP and on-set producer/educator for various projects across film and television.
Director of Photography at Channel News Asia
January 1, 2024 - Present
Earthquake Detectives, a documentary that explores the latest research and breakthroughs in earthquake monitoring and prediction.

Education

Bachelor of Mass Media at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Diploma in Cinematography at Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Bachelor of Mass Media at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Motion Picture Photography at Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
    paper I, The Song

    A Bhutanese film about Nima, a schoolteacher whose life unravels when an explicit video of her look-alike, Meto, surfaces, leading her on a quest to find Meto and confront issues of identity, reputation, tradition, and modern challenges like online privacy in a small community where everyone knows everyone. The story blends mystery with themes of karma, cultural conflict, and self-discovery as Nima searches for her doppelgänger, encountering different versions of her own identity and confronting the impact of modern life on Bhutanese values.