I am a cinematographer and filmmaker with over a decade of hands-on experience in feature films, advertising, and documentary work. I hold a PG Diploma in Cinematography from Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. Based in Mumbai and Cochin, I have collaborated on national and regional projects, balancing artistic storytelling with practical production workflows. My interests span theories of cinematography, image construction, color theory, film history, and cross-disciplinary study of images from paintings and music. I can handle video editing in FCP and color correction in Da Vinci resolve. I am fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam and enjoy collaborating to bring rich, context-driven visuals to life.

Senthil Prabhu K

I am a cinematographer and filmmaker with over a decade of hands-on experience in feature films, advertising, and documentary work. I hold a PG Diploma in Cinematography from Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. Based in Mumbai and Cochin, I have collaborated on national and regional projects, balancing artistic storytelling with practical production workflows. My interests span theories of cinematography, image construction, color theory, film history, and cross-disciplinary study of images from paintings and music. I can handle video editing in FCP and color correction in Da Vinci resolve. I am fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam and enjoy collaborating to bring rich, context-driven visuals to life.

Available to hire

I am a cinematographer and filmmaker with over a decade of hands-on experience in feature films, advertising, and documentary work. I hold a PG Diploma in Cinematography from Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. Based in Mumbai and Cochin, I have collaborated on national and regional projects, balancing artistic storytelling with practical production workflows.

My interests span theories of cinematography, image construction, color theory, film history, and cross-disciplinary study of images from paintings and music.
I can handle video editing in FCP and color correction in Da Vinci resolve.
I am fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam and enjoy collaborating to bring rich, context-driven visuals to life.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Associate Professor at KR Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science, Kottayam
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Senior academic role overseeing cinematography curriculum; taught, conducted workshops, examinations, student orientation, syllabus design, and invited masterclasses with prominent cinematographers; involved in academic and administrative functions.
Head of Cinematography Department at KR Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science, Kottayam
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
HOD of Cinematography; managed academic and administrative functions, workshops, examinations, student orientation, syllabus design, and guest lectures; facilitated master classes and camera demonstrations.
Cinematographer at Acham Enbathu Madamayada (Tamil)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Cinematography for Tamil feature film; contributed to visual storytelling through lighting, camera work, and shot composition.
Cinematographer at Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (Telugu)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Cinematography for Telugu feature film; crafted lighting and shot design to support narrative.
Cinematographer at Vikram Vedha (Tamil)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Cinematography for Tamil feature film; collaborated with director and crew to create visual storytelling.
Cinematographer at Kadwi Hawa (Hindi)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Cinematography for Hindi feature film; contributed to visual narrative through lighting and camera work.
Cinematographer at Nirvana INN (Hindi)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Cinematography for Hindi feature film; established visual style and lighting design.
Cinematographer at Careful (Malayalam)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Cinematography for Malayalam feature film; implemented lighting and camera strategy.
Cinematographer / Filmmaker at Independent Projects - Advertising & Web Series
January 1, 2019 - Present
Professional cinematographer and filmmaker for advertising, documentary, and fiction content; led large teams (100+), executed on-location and studio lighting; involved in pre-production (storyboarding, scripting, shot breakdown), budgeting, and technician hiring.

Education

PG Diploma in Cinematography (Filmmaking) at Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BE Mechanical at Anna University
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Qualifications

PG Diploma in Cinematography (Filmmaking)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BE Mechanical
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Hire a Cinematographer

We have the best cinematographer experts on Twine. Hire a cinematographer today.