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Director of Photography (DOP) | Cinematographer
Award-winning cinematographer and Director of Photography trained at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata. Experienced in feature films, short films, advertisements, branded content, and independent productions. Skilled in visual storytelling, cinematic lighting, camera operation, shot composition, and location-based cinematography. Comfortable working across studio and outdoor environments with expertise in ARRI, Sony, RED, Canon, DJI systems, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Pro. Passionate about creating emotionally engaging visuals and delivering high-quality cinematic content for film, television, commercial, and digital platforms.
Experience Level
Language
Malayalam
Fluent
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
Kannada
Intermediate
Work Experience
Assistant Cinematographer at Untitled - Upcoming Malayalam Feature Film
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Supported DOPs across multiple short films, including Last Rehearsal, Olangalil, Nottam, Kaleeji, Dhuvaan, Hatya Banam Murder, Summer Rain.
Assistant Cinematographer at Untitled - Upcoming Malayalam Feature Film
December 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025Assistant Cinematographer role in this upcoming feature film project.
Cinematographer at Velicham - Short Film
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Director of photography for the short film Velicham.
Cinematographer at Mulak Bajji - Short Film
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Handled cinematography for the short film Mulak Bajji.
Cinematographer at Event Call - Advertisement
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Cinematographer for the advertisement Event Call.
Cinematographer at Sujans Don’t Live Here Anymore - Short Film
December 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025Cinematographer for the short film that was officially selected for Kolkata International Film Festival 2024 and won multiple awards including Best Cinematography Award at Celluloid International Film Festival 2025.
Cinematographer at Two Gold Chain - Short Film
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Handled cinematography for this short film project.
Director at Ikmeth - Short Film
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Directed the short film Ikmeth.
Asst Still Photographer at Thottappan - Malayalam Feature Film
December 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025Assistant still photographer for the feature film Thottappan.
Assistant Cinematographer at Untitled - Upcoming Malayalam Feature Film
January 1, 2025 - PresentSupported DOPs across multiple short films, adapting technical skills and artistry to diverse projects. Played a vital role in the Malayalam film industry by assisting in cinematography tasks for various productions.
Cinematographer at Velicham - Short Film
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Led cinematography for the short film Velicham, utilizing lighting design, shot composition, and camera operation to deliver compelling visuals.
Cinematographer at Mulak Bajji - Short Film
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Handled cinematography responsibilities for Mulak Bajji, contributing creative visual storytelling and technical expertise.
Cinematographer at Event Call - Advertisement
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Executed cinematography for an advertisement project titled Event Call, combining studio and natural lighting and location scouting to achieve commercial appeal.
Cinematographer at Sujans Don’t Live Here Anymore - Short Film
December 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025Directed cinematography for the acclaimed short film which received international recognition including selection for the Kolkata International Film Festival 2024 and Best Cinematography Award at the Celluloid International Film Festival 2025.
Cinematographer at Two Gold Chain - Short Film
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Responsible for cinematography, creating visual narratives that supported storytelling in Two Gold Chain short film.
Director at Ikmeth - Short Film
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Directed the short film Ikmeth, overseeing the artistic and technical aspects of production.
Assistant Cinematographer at Various Short Films
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Supported Directors of Photography across multiple short films, honing skills in camera operation, lighting, and composition.
Assistant Still Photographer at Thottappan - Malayalam Feature Film
December 31, 2019 - July 9, 2025Assisted in still photography for the Malayalam feature film Thottappan, contributing to promotional and production images.
Cinematographer & Freelance Visual Creator at Lathief Production, Dubai
January 1, 2026 - PresentWorking as a cinematographer on commercial, branded, and independent visual productions. Collaborating with production teams across studio and location-based shoots. Handling lighting setups, camera operation, shot composition, and visual execution.
Director at Independent
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirected the short film 'Ikmeth', focusing on strong narrative and visual storytelling elements.
Education
Master of Fine Arts at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata
January 1, 2020 - July 9, 2025Bachelor of Commerce at Sree Kerala Varma College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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