I am an award-winning Photographer and Cinematic Videographer with over 8 years of experience across India and the UK, specializing in high-volume event coverage, cinematic storytelling, and AI-enhanced post-production. I have directed visual narratives for more than 45 UK-based projects including large-scale festivals and corporate events. Proficient in the latest tools, I am a UK CAA Certified Drone Pilot with comprehensive rights to work. Currently based in Newcastle, I contribute as a Video Editor and Videographer at Northeast Media Group, collaborating with journalists and producers to craft compelling visual narratives. I also lead freelance photography and videography projects, delivering high-quality full-cycle productions for diverse events. My international experience includes immersive VR documentary production, RAW-format films for UNESCO-recognized festivals, and wildlife cinematography with award-winning projects.

Naveen Angelo

I am an award-winning Photographer and Cinematic Videographer with over 8 years of experience across India and the UK, specializing in high-volume event coverage, cinematic storytelling, and AI-enhanced post-production. I have directed visual narratives for more than 45 UK-based projects including large-scale festivals and corporate events. Proficient in the latest tools, I am a UK CAA Certified Drone Pilot with comprehensive rights to work. Currently based in Newcastle, I contribute as a Video Editor and Videographer at Northeast Media Group, collaborating with journalists and producers to craft compelling visual narratives. I also lead freelance photography and videography projects, delivering high-quality full-cycle productions for diverse events. My international experience includes immersive VR documentary production, RAW-format films for UNESCO-recognized festivals, and wildlife cinematography with award-winning projects.

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I am an award-winning Photographer and Cinematic Videographer with over 8 years of experience across India and the UK, specializing in high-volume event coverage, cinematic storytelling, and AI-enhanced post-production. I have directed visual narratives for more than 45 UK-based projects including large-scale festivals and corporate events. Proficient in the latest tools, I am a UK CAA Certified Drone Pilot with comprehensive rights to work.

Currently based in Newcastle, I contribute as a Video Editor and Videographer at Northeast Media Group, collaborating with journalists and producers to craft compelling visual narratives. I also lead freelance photography and videography projects, delivering high-quality full-cycle productions for diverse events. My international experience includes immersive VR documentary production, RAW-format films for UNESCO-recognized festivals, and wildlife cinematography with award-winning projects.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Editor/Videographer at Northeast Media Group, Newcastle
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited weekly feature segments and promotional content for regional broadcast and digital platforms. Collaborated with journalists and producers to craft compelling visual narratives using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro. Integrated drone footage and motion graphics to enhance storytelling impact. Managed post-production workflows, reducing turnaround time by 30%. Provided professional photography and videography services for schools including headshots, interviews, and graduation ceremonies.
Lead Photographer & Videographer Freelance Contracts at Various (Includes Zaphyrus Festival 2025, Smart Shoot USA)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed 6-camera cinematic coverage of a 5-hour main stage performance with 70 dancers using Sony FX6 and Blackmagic URSA. Delivered full-cycle visual production for over 45 corporate galas, fashion shows, and cultural exhibitions across UK cities. Innovated workflow processes reducing post-production time by 35% through DaVinci Resolve multicam sync, Topaz Video AI and drone B-roll integration.
Senior Multimedia Producer at Kochi Art Foundation, Kerala
December 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025
Produced immersive VR documentaries for India’s largest art biennale, integrating Kathakali dance with 360° footage using Insta360 Pro II. Trained more than 12 editors in advanced Premiere Pro workflows including Lumetri and Dynamic Link. Utilized After Effects for 3D tracking, Blender, and RED Komodo 6K in production.
Cinematic Director at Kalakendra Visual Arts, Thrissur
December 31, 2021 - July 19, 2025
Directed RAW-format films of UNESCO-recognized festivals such as Thrissur Pooram. Created hybrid CG/live-action films for mural conservation projects. Worked with DaVinci Resolve Fusion, Cinema 4D and DJI Ronin 4D.
Wildlife Cinematographer at Sanctuary Asia, Mumbai
December 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025
Filmed eight endangered species projects across Periyar and Wayanad sanctuaries using low-impact drone techniques for tiger habitat mapping. Awarded Nature in Focus Award 2021 for the "Elephant Corridor" thermal-imaging series.
Multimedia Producer at Mathrubhumi News, Kochi
December 31, 2019 - July 19, 2025
Produced documentary-style segments for prime-time news including cultural and environmental stories. Curated aerial footage for Kerala flood coverage, boosting viewer engagement by 32%.
Visual Storytelling Specialist at Bengaluru Motion Labs
December 31, 2018 - July 19, 2025
Edited promotional films for Kochi-Muziris Biennale artists using motion graphics and processed 4K drone footage for environmental art installations. Used Premiere Pro with Dolby Atmos and Audition along with photogrammetry tools.
Video Editor/Videographer at Northeast Media Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited weekly feature segments and promotional content for regional broadcast and digital platforms. Collaborated with journalists and producers to craft compelling visual narratives using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro. Integrated drone footage and motion graphics to enhance storytelling impact. Managed post-production workflows, reducing turnaround time by 30%. Provided professional photography and videography services for schools in Leeds and Bristol, including headshots, interviews, and graduation ceremonies.
Lead Photographer & Videographer at Freelance Contracts
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed 6-camera cinematic coverage of a 5-hour main stage performance featuring 70 dancers at Zaphyrus Festival 2025 using Sony FX6 and Blackmagic URSA. Delivered full-cycle visual production for over 45 high-impact events including corporate galas, fashion shows, and cultural exhibitions across Newcastle, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Innovated workflow efficiencies by reducing post-production time by 35% through advanced tools such as DaVinci Resolve multicam sync, Topaz Video AI, and drone B-roll with DJI Mavic 3 Cine. Led photography and art direction for UK-based campaign projects including Smart Shoot USA.
Senior Multimedia Producer at Kochi Art Foundation
December 31, 2023 - July 19, 2025
Produced immersive VR documentaries for India's largest art biennale, integrating Kathakali dance with 360° footage using Insta360 Pro II. Trained over 12 editors in advanced Premiere Pro workflows including Lumetri and Dynamic Link. Utilized tools such as After Effects for 3D tracking, Blender, and RED Komodo 6K camera to deliver high-quality multimedia projects.
Cinematic Director at Kalakendra Visual Arts
December 31, 2021 - July 19, 2025
Directed RAW-format films of UNESCO-recognised festivals such as Thrissur Pooram. Created hybrid CG/live-action films focused on mural conservation. Employed DaVinci Resolve Fusion for visual effects, Cinema 4D for 3D design, and DJI Ronin 4D for cinematography.
Wildlife Cinematographer at Sanctuary Asia
December 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025
Filmed eight endangered species projects across Periyar and Wayanad sanctuaries. Developed low-impact drone techniques for tiger habitat mapping. Awarded the Nature in Focus Award 2021 for the 'Elephant Corridor' thermal-imaging series.
Multimedia Producer at Mathrubhumi News
December 31, 2019 - July 19, 2025
Produced documentary-style segments for prime-time news focused on cultural and environmental stories. Curated aerial footage used for Kerala flood coverage, significantly increasing viewer engagement by 32%.
Visual Storytelling Specialist at Bengaluru Motion Labs
December 31, 2018 - July 19, 2025
Edited promotional films for Kochi-Muziris Biennale artists with motion graphics and processed 4K drone footage for environmental art installations using Premiere Pro with Dolby Atmos and Audition. Worked with photogrammetry tools.
Video Editor/Videographer at Northeast Media Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited weekly feature segments and promotional content for regional broadcast and digital platforms. Collaborated with journalists and producers to create compelling visual narratives using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro. Integrated drone footage and motion graphics to enhance storytelling impact. Managed post-production workflows that reduced turnaround time by 30%. Provided professional photography and videography services for multiple schools in Leeds and Bristol, covering headshots, interviews, and graduation ceremonies.
Lead Photographer & Videographer at Freelance Contracts
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed 6-camera cinematic coverage of the Zaphyrus Festival 2025's main stage featuring 70 dancers using Sony FX6 and Blackmagic URSA. Delivered full-cycle visual production for 45+ high-impact events including corporate galas, fashion shows, and cultural exhibitions across Newcastle, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Innovated workflow to reduce post-production time by 35% through DaVinci Resolve multicam sync, Topaz Video AI, and drone B-roll using DJI Mavic 3 Cine. Acted as Lead Photographer and Art Director for UK-based Smart Shoot USA campaigns.
Senior Multimedia Producer at Kochi Art Foundation
January 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Produced immersive VR documentaries for India’s largest art biennale integrating Kathakali dance with 360° footage (Insta360 Pro II). Trained more than 12 editors in advanced Premiere Pro workflows including Lumetri and Dynamic Link. Utilized tools like After Effects (3D tracking), Blender, and RED Komodo 6K for high-end multimedia projects.
Cinematic Director at Kalakendra Visual Arts
January 1, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Directed RAW-format films of UNESCO-recognised festivals such as Thrissur Pooram. Created hybrid CG/live-action films focused on mural conservation employing DaVinci Resolve (Fusion), Cinema 4D, and DJI Ronin 4D equipment.
Wildlife Cinematographer at Sanctuary Asia
January 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Filmed 8 endangered species projects in Periyar and Wayanad sanctuaries, developing low-impact drone techniques for tiger habitat mapping. Awarded the Nature in Focus Award 2021 for the 'Elephant Corridor' thermal-imaging series.
Multimedia Producer at Mathrubhumi News
January 1, 2019 - August 11, 2025
Produced documentary-style segments for prime-time news focusing on cultural and environmental stories. Curated impactful aerial footage for Kerala flood coverage, increasing viewer engagement by 32%.
Visual Storytelling Specialist at Bengaluru Motion Labs
January 1, 2018 - August 11, 2025
Edited promotional films for Kochi-Muziris Biennale artists using motion graphics and processed 4K drone footage for environmental art installations. Tools included Premiere Pro (Dolby Atmos), Audition, and Photogrammetry.

Education

BA Journalism and Mass Communication at Amity University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
BBA at Karnataka College of Management
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
BA Journalism and Mass Communication at Amity University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
BBA at Karnataka College of Management
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
BA Journalism and Mass Communication at Amity University
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
BBA at Karnataka College of Management
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Qualifications

UK CAA Certified Drone Pilot (A2 CofC)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
BVLOS Certified
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
UK CAA Certified Drone Pilot (A2 CofC)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
BVLOS Certified Drone Pilot
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025
UK CAA Certified Drone Pilot (A2 CofC)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality