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I'm an independent filmmaker based in London, with a broad range of creative skills spanning storytelling, design and media production. I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to filmmaking, blending narrative, visual aesthetics and sound design to craft engaging experiences. I've written and directed more than eight short films, managed budgets and locations, and led art direction for shoots. My work spans writing, copywriting, audio and video production, and advertising, allowing me to approach filmmaking with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary mindset.…I'm an independent filmmaker based in London, with a broad range of creative skills spanning storytelling, design and media production. I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to filmmaking, blending narrative, visual aesthetics and sound design to craft engaging experiences. I've written and directed more than eight short films, managed budgets and locations, and led art direction for shoots. My work spans writing, copywriting, audio and video production, and advertising, allowing me to approach filmmaking with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary mindset.

Somya Rathee

Screenplay Writer, Cinematographer, Copywriter, +6

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I'm an independent filmmaker based in London, with a broad range of creative skills spanning storytelling, design and media production. I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to filmmaking, blending narrative, visual aesthetics and sound design to craft engaging experiences. I've written and directed more than eight short films, managed budgets and locations, and led art direction for shoots. My work spans writing, copywriting, audio and video production, and advertising, allowing me to approach filmmaking with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary mindset.…I'm an independent filmmaker based in London, with a broad range of creative skills spanning storytelling, design and media production. I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to filmmaking, blending narrative, visual aesthetics and sound design to craft engaging experiences. I've written and directed more than eight short films, managed budgets and locations, and led art direction for shoots. My work spans writing, copywriting, audio and video production, and advertising, allowing me to approach filmmaking with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary mindset.

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I’m an independent filmmaker based in London, with a broad range of creative skills spanning storytelling, design and media production. I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to filmmaking, blending narrative, visual aesthetics and sound design to craft engaging experiences.

I’ve written and directed more than eight short films, managed budgets and locations, and led art direction for shoots. My work spans writing, copywriting, audio and video production, and advertising, allowing me to approach filmmaking with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary mindset.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

Hindi

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Storyboarder at Feature Project

September 1, 2025 - Present

Storyboarder for a feature project; contributed to visual planning and shot sequencing.

Storyboarder at Feature Project

August 1, 2025 - Present

Storyboarded for another feature project; supported preproduction.

Camp Leader at Sparks Arts

July 1, 2025 - Present

Taught a 5-day camp on film making to kids aged 6-11 at two locations.

Videographer, Photographer at Qawwali Concerts

June 1, 2025 - Present

Documented a series of Qawwali concerts all over the UK.

Workshop Leader at Sparks Arts

June 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025

Taught kids aged 7-11 film making at two locations (Ealing and Richmond) and made films at the end.

Online Festival Juror at Film Freeway

January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025

Watched entries for online film festivals and provided feedback; juried at BC Environmental Film Festival and Watersprite Film Festival.

1st Assistant Director at Feature Film

September 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025

As a 1st AD, I was in charge of creating schedule for the whole shoot, creating call sheets, communicating with the cast and crew and ensuring a smooth shooting experience.

Storyboard Artist and 1st Assistant Director at Birthday (Short Film)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Created a storyboard and ensured smooth running of the shoot.

Script Writer, Actor, 1st AD at Shadow (Music Video)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Worked in multiple roles for a Japanese music video.

Sound Mixer and Boom Operator at Various Projects

January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025

Worked as a sound operator on multiple projects; experienced with mics and sound mixers and different sound mixers.

Actor at Apna Manch

December 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025

Internship as actor.