Chandan Sharma

Experienced and passionate Cinematographer with extensive industry experience, training, and proven success in cinematography. Adept in overseeing all aspects of film production, including camera lens choices, camera manipulation, lighting choices, set design, and various technological matters that affect the overall visual outcome in the film. Bringing forth the ability to collaborative effectively with others, and prioritize the goals of the film efficiently. Enthusiastic and committed to creating thought and emotion provoking cinema. Experienced and passionate Cinematographer with extensive industry experience, training, and proven success in cinematography. Adept in overseeing all aspects of film production, including camera lens choices, camera manipulation, lighting choices, set design, and various technological matters that affect the overall visual outcome in the film. Bringing forth the ability to collaborative effectively with others, and prioritize the goals of the film efficiently. Enthusiastic and committed to creating thought and emotion provoking cinema.

Ensuring that the standby cast/crew is ready for action cues while administering pre-production responsibilities Managing budgetary constraints with respect to the availability of locations, props, equipment, etc. Fulfilling all the creative goals under the guidance of the Director while supervising 10 DOP interns Drafting regular shoot progress reports and overseeing the preparation of the daily call sheet

Assisted the Editor and reviewed the final edits while reporting to the Assistant Director and the Executive Producer Rendered assistance to 2 ad film directors and 3 video directors while pitching new ideas to the creative team Assisted the casting director in conducting auditions while creating and monitoring shooting schedules

Rendered assistance in filming videos for television and film, handling the lighting, conducting research, and running errands Produced video content by adhering to company guidelines & standards to share on online channels including social media Communicated with writers, directors, managers, and other staff to ensure the smooth running of the project Assisted the staff by answering phone calls, taking detailed notes during meetings, and processing the data into the system

Liaising with the production office while acting as the single point of contact for the Director and the cast/crew Assisting the Director in determining the shooting order and providing script breakdown into a shot-by-shot storyboard Aiding the Director in coordinating all production activities and supervising cast/crew while drawing up the shooting schedule

Intern - Assistant Director, 12/19, 10/20, Western India Cinematographers Association, Mumbai, Maharashtra

• English
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Rajasthani
• Marathi