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Hi, I’m Punya Sodhi, a self-taught filmmaker specializing in Assistant Direction, Cinematography, and Post-Production. I’ve worked across feature films, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, and branded content, building a hands-on, collaborative approach to production from development through post. I excel at on-set coordination, visual storytelling, and shaping the language of a project through thoughtful composition and teamwork. Whether directing, shooting, or editing, I bring a friendly, hands-on mindset and a passion for bringing ideas to life with clear communication and creative problem-solving.…Hi, I’m Punya Sodhi, a self-taught filmmaker specializing in Assistant Direction, Cinematography, and Post-Production. I’ve worked across feature films, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, and branded content, building a hands-on, collaborative approach to production from development through post. I excel at on-set coordination, visual storytelling, and shaping the language of a project through thoughtful composition and teamwork. Whether directing, shooting, or editing, I bring a friendly, hands-on mindset and a passion for bringing ideas to life with clear communication and creative problem-solving.

Punya Sodhi

Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I’m Punya Sodhi, a self-taught filmmaker specializing in Assistant Direction, Cinematography, and Post-Production. I’ve worked across feature films, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, and branded content, building a hands-on, collaborative approach to production from development through post. I excel at on-set coordination, visual storytelling, and shaping the language of a project through thoughtful composition and teamwork. Whether directing, shooting, or editing, I bring a friendly, hands-on mindset and a passion for bringing ideas to life with clear communication and creative problem-solving.…Hi, I’m Punya Sodhi, a self-taught filmmaker specializing in Assistant Direction, Cinematography, and Post-Production. I’ve worked across feature films, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, and branded content, building a hands-on, collaborative approach to production from development through post. I excel at on-set coordination, visual storytelling, and shaping the language of a project through thoughtful composition and teamwork. Whether directing, shooting, or editing, I bring a friendly, hands-on mindset and a passion for bringing ideas to life with clear communication and creative problem-solving.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Punya Sodhi, a self-taught filmmaker specializing in Assistant Direction, Cinematography, and Post-Production. I’ve worked across feature films, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, and branded content, building a hands-on, collaborative approach to production from development through post.

I excel at on-set coordination, visual storytelling, and shaping the language of a project through thoughtful composition and teamwork. Whether directing, shooting, or editing, I bring a friendly, hands-on mindset and a passion for bringing ideas to life with clear communication and creative problem-solving.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Language

Hindi

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Chief Assistant Director at Whistling Woods International

January 1, 2026 - Present

Managed production schedules, call sheets, and on-set execution; coordinated between direction, camera, art, sound, and production departments; assisted in planning shoot days, rehearsals, and scene execution; maintained workflow efficiency while ensuring schedule adherence.

Production Assistant at Scenes From A Situationship (Feature Film)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Supported on-set logistics, crew coordination, and departmental communication; contributed to daily production operations across multiple shoot schedules; gained hands-on experience in feature film production workflows.

Director of Photography at Jairangam 2025 Theatre Festival Documentary

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Shot and developed the visual language for a documentary covering a theatre festival running for over 14 years; captured live performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage; collaborated on documentary storytelling through visual composition and coverage.

Producer, Cinematographer & Editor at Many Lives Podcast

January 1, 2025 - Present

Produced, shot, and edited an upcoming podcast series under Swapnalok Studios; managed production workflow from pre-production through final delivery; coordinated recording, camera setup, and post-production processes.

Camera Operator at Kaaga (Music Video)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Operated camera during principal photography; worked with the cinematography team to execute planned visual coverage; assisted in maintaining visual consistency throughout production.

Freelance Editor at Mcaffeine

January 1, 2025 - Present

Editing digital and branded content as a freelance editor; managing post-production workflows from assembly to final delivery; collaborating with creative and marketing teams on content execution.

Freelance Editor at Papa Patel's

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Edited branded content for Papa Patel's, a hot sauce brand under Swapnalok Studios; managed post-production from assembly to final delivery; collaborated with the creative team to maintain brand storytelling and visual consistency.