Director of Photography with 31 years of experience in the film & TV industry, specializing in high-end cinematography across feature-style productions, TV commercials, music albums, and corporate videos. Experienced across analog and digital workflows using professional cinema cameras and studio camera systems. Has served as DOP for major ad agencies and for a broad range of clients including major brands, telecom and airlines, and public sector organizations. Recognized for award-winning documentary and film work and equipped with strong on-set execution from pre-production through delivery.

Prasad Paniker

Director of Photography with 31 years of experience in the film & TV industry, specializing in high-end cinematography across feature-style productions, TV commercials, music albums, and corporate videos. Experienced across analog and digital workflows using professional cinema cameras and studio camera systems. Has served as DOP for major ad agencies and for a broad range of clients including major brands, telecom and airlines, and public sector organizations. Recognized for award-winning documentary and film work and equipped with strong on-set execution from pre-production through delivery.

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Director of Photography with 31 years of experience in the film & TV industry, specializing in high-end cinematography across feature-style productions, TV commercials, music albums, and corporate videos. Experienced across analog and digital workflows using professional cinema cameras and studio camera systems.

Has served as DOP for major ad agencies and for a broad range of clients including major brands, telecom and airlines, and public sector organizations. Recognized for award-winning documentary and film work and equipped with strong on-set execution from pre-production through delivery.

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Education

Diploma in Cinematography at Adyar Film Institute, Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
BSc Physics at Calicut University, Calicut, Kerala, India
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Diploma in Cinematography at Calicut University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026
BSc Physics at Calicut University
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

Qualifications

BBC Award Docu’ Arab World
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
1st runner up - Award winner IFFA - 'Invisible' - London Film Festival for Docu
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Dubai Film Festival Best DOP Award 'Life is Beautiful'
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Dubai Film Festival Best Film Award 'Path'
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Valid UAE Driving License
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Government