I'm a filmmaker and videographer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other filmmakers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Videographer** Acme Co. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **Director of Photography** HBO _January 2019 - March 2019_…

Sharanya Chander

I'm a filmmaker and videographer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other filmmakers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Videographer** Acme Co. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **Director of Photography** HBO _January 2019 - March 2019_…

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Employment and project experience

Videographer Acme Co.
January 2017 - March 2017

Director of Photography HBO
January 2019 - March 2019

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

DOP / Director at JoVe (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Produce scientific and educational video content for a peer-reviewed US-based journal. Translate highly technical subject matter into clear visual narratives; deliver finished content remotely, managing upload, QC, and international asset handoff workflows.
Director of Photography (Mentor) at Level Up Learning (Forge Filmmaking Workshops / SICA, IWCC mentioned in resume content)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Lead DOP mentorship and hands-on cinematography training. Deliver curriculum and guide execution for workshops with 1,000+ students globally; run practical lighting/cinematography sessions and support scalable education programs.
Assistant Director of Photography at P.S. Vinod ISC
February 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Supported on-set cinematography operations including lighting setups, camera rigging, lens selection, and daily equipment management. Worked under an ISC-accredited cinematographer, building expertise in large-format lighting and multi-camera configurations for large-scale productions.
Director of Photography | Photographer | Visual Storyteller
September 1, 2019 - Present
Lead cinematography department operations across streaming, broadcast, and commercial productions. Manage crew, equipment selection (ARRI/RED/SONY/PANASONIC), lighting design, and on-set shoot logistics. Own full cinematography budgets and make independent creative/financial decisions on camera packages, lenses, rigs, and grip. Delivered season-wide DOP work for music videos and contributed to global streaming/documentary productions while maintaining visual consistency across multi-location shoots.
Freelance DOP/Cinematographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Working on diverse projects as a freelance DOP, specializing in visual storytelling through cinematography. Recently worked on 'Coke Studio Tamil' Season 2 and various Netflix projects. I collaborate with directors and production teams to bring creative visions to life, and am skilled in pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
Associate Cinematographer at IIT Madras
January 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025
Collaborated on visual media projects focusing on storytelling and visual effects, contributing to the creation of educational videos and documentaries.
Freelance DOP/Cinematographer at Various
January 1, 2018 - Present
Worked on multiple projects, including films like 'Beyond The Fairytale' for Netflix, and assisted numerous creative teams. My role involved visual storytelling and making artistic decisions to enhance the viewer's experience.
Assistant / Associate Director of Photography at Nirav Shah ISC
April 1, 2017 - August 31, 2019
Assisted cinematography production responsibilities as an assistant/associate DOP, supporting framing, camera/lighting execution, and on-set workflows under an ISC cinematographer.
Associate Director of Photography at Aisshwarya Media
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Contributed to various projects at Aisshwarya Media, focusing on enhancing visual aesthetics and technical execution in photography and videography. Played a key role in organizing shoots and managing equipment, alongside assisting with editing and post-production tasks.
Photojournalist (Internship) at Dinamalar
December 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
Internship focused on editorial discipline and deadline-driven production for print journalism, covering events/releases and building foundational news photography skills.
Graphic Designer (Internship) at Iris Advertising Agency
December 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011
Internship supporting brand/advertising design tasks, learning layout principles and execution against creative briefs.
Assistant Director & Photographer at Red Elephant Factory
November 1, 2010 - May 31, 2013
Assisted direction and photography for commercial/branded content; built early-career experience in cross-functional production collaboration and on-set execution.
Photographer & Videographer at Full On Cinema
November 1, 2010 - May 31, 2013
Produced and captured photo/video content for entertainment and coverage needs; supported fast-paced production tasks across events and industry activity.
Professional Photographer at Sharanya Chander Photography
November 1, 2010 - Present
Independent photography practice covering commercial, editorial, portraiture, and event photography. Manage client relationships, creative direction, end-to-end shoot planning, and post-processing.
Founder at Tilted Totems
May 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
Founded an initiative to democratize access to art education through multi-discipline creative workshops across photography and visual arts. Managed event planning, curriculum design, speaker coordination, and community outreach.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Photography at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Photography at Not Provided
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Photography at Light and Life Academy
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication at Ethiraj College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

AI course (Vaibhav Sisinty)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026
One Billion Prompters (Dubai Government) AI course - enrolled
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

Skills

Experience Level