Cinematographer

Visionary and versatile filmmaker with a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking and a deep passion for storytelling through visual media. Brings a strong foundation in media marketing and advertising, backed by a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia and Communication with a specialization in Advertising. Recognized for a bold directorial voice and a natural ability to lead creative teams in crafting compelling narratives, building brands, and developing original concepts. Proficient in all stages of production— from pre-production planning and on-set leadership to post- production editing. Actively seeking opportunities to bring fresh perspectives to the screen and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of contemporary cinema. Movie Magic Scheduling/

Budgeting SAG paperwork

Final Draft/ Fade In/ Celtx

Google Apps (docs,sheets)

Microsoft Office (excel, word)

Red Helium/ Comodo/ V- Raptor -

Sony Venus/ Fx 5/ Arri Alexa Mini/

Black Magic/ Canon/ Panasonic

Excellent Communication skills

Creative Pitch Decks

Davinci Resolve - cc/ cg/ fx Adobe

Premiere Pro Final CutPro

Avid Media Composer

Adobe Photoshop Pro Tools

Social Media Marketing

Production Coordinator

Responsible for administrative tasks, including phone calls, emails & itineraries • Managed location permits, shooting schedules & call sheets. Coordinated equipment rentals & organized expense reports. Generated shooting budget; scouted and secured shooting locations; obtained permits from FilmLA; completed SAG-AFTRA requirements and paper works; assembled and hired entire crew; personalized agreements; deal memos, releases; oversaw cast and crew through all phases of production.

Cinematographer

“Brain Box” - Short Film

“ Spanish Omelette” - Feature film

“Fitrat” - Narrative Feature film

October 2020- Present

Aug 2022 - Present

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

+1-747-***-**** · ****************@*****.*** . New York, NY SHREYA THOSAR

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STRENGTHS AND EXPERTISE

Excellent with emails, phone calls, logistics, scheduling, expense reports, and other administrative Mac & PC Proficient, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Prezi Script Coverage on Features, TV Bibles & Pilots

Fluent in English

“Mamma’s little girls” - Narrative Short film

“Napkin” - Narrative short Film

“The Price of Silence” - Narrative Short Film

“Glow & Lovely” - Advertisement

As a passionate cinematographer with a sharp eye for detail and a talent for crafting visually compelling stories I work as a cinematographer first in building visuals. Shot deck is a great platform for references for the style you are going for

- creating look books - collaborating with the director, getting in union with the vision - color palette. To scouts, practical light plans with my gaffer. The lens choices managing the budget and finally executing it on production while baking 80% of the visuals leaving some room for grading in post.

“How to cook a french cousin” - Narrative Short

“Halloween Horror” - Proof of conept

“The day I am homeless I kill myself” - Short Film

“Sperm Race” - Narrative Short

“I killed my bestfriend Henry” -

Feature Film

Writer/ Director October 2020 - Present

As a visionary director driven by bold storytelling and a sharp artistic sensibility, I started my director journey when I was 13. I directed my first short film with my friends and found a way through, learning more and developing a deep understanding of cinematic language, crafts compelling narratives that captivate and challenge audiences. My work blends creativity, purpose, and precision, bringing powerful stories to life on screen.

“Music is Life” - musical short film

“Birthday Cake” - musical short film

“Thats a Wrap”- narrative short film

“Stick Man”- proof of concept

“James^2” - feature film

“Do we call this a closure?” - musical short

Assistant Director

Pre production prep - scheduling/ callsheet/ scouts/ production meet. Aug 2022 - Present

“Bottle” -

“The Last Session”

“Innovative Smiles”

“Jalebi”

Dinners with Hoffman”

“A Sunday”

“Men Don’t Cry”

“Spiders Web

Gaslight” “

Typewriter”

“Bleeding Heart”

Masters of Fine Arts in Filmmaking -

New York Film Academy

EDUCATION

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Communication - Majored in Advertising

Thakur Ramnarayan College of Arts & Commerce

June 2019 - June 2022

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