Akhil Sasidharan
@akhilsasidharan
Cinematographer and camera professional specializing in commercial and narrative productions.
What I'm looking for
I am a cinematographer with experience as a director of photography and camera assistant on commercials, digital films and feature projects across India. I’ve worked with directors and production houses on branded TVCs, digital shorts and second-unit photography, delivering visual storytelling for clients such as Volkswagen India, Hyundai and Bombay Shaving Company.
My career includes serving as DOP on multiple branded digital films and commercials, and as First Assistant Camera and Second Unit DOP on larger productions including projects for SonyLiv and feature-style shoots. I hold diplomas in cinematography and still photography and a B.Tech in Electronics & Communications Engineering, which supports my technical approach to camera, lighting and workflow.
I bring hands-on experience with on-set camera roles, collaborative direction, and delivering polished visual work for both short-form and longer-form productions. I look to join teams where visual craft, creative collaboration and production excellence are prioritized.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
First Assistant Camera
Stage5 Productions
Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 (6 months)
Served as First Assistant Camera and Second Unit DOP on the feature Saali Mohabbat (Sep 2023–Mar 2024), managing camera maintenance, focus pulling, and second-unit cinematography to support principal photography.
First Assistant Camera
Studio NEXT
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 (4 months)
Worked as First Assistant Camera on Jengaburu (Oct 2022–Feb 2023), supporting DP operations, rigging, and camera logistics for a studio production released on SonyLIV.
Director of Photography
Freelance
Cinematographer and DOP on multiple commercial and branded digital films and TVCs for clients including Volkswagen India, Hyundai Network, Bombay Shaving Company, and Actifiber, delivering polished visual storytelling across web and broadcast platforms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mindscreen Film Institute
Diploma in Cinematography, Cinematography
2013 - 2014
Completed a diploma in cinematography at Mindscreen Film Institute from August 2013 to January 2014.
Sivans Institute of Photography
Diploma in Still Photography & Cinematography, Photography and Cinematography
2011 - 2012
Completed a diploma in still photography and cinematography from 2011 to 2012.
Government Engineering College, Barton Hill
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communications Engineering
2005 - 2009
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from 2005 to 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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