Cinematographer

Job Description: Cinematographer

Art and Culture Function, Azim Premji Foundation (Full-time | Bengaluru-based)

Role overview

The Art and Culture function of Azim Premji Foundation is producing a slate of short films and micro-shorts that engage with everyday life, public institutions, and social realities. We are looking for a cinematographer who can work with small crews, real locations, and minimal setups, while maintaining visual sensitivity and consistency.

This role is not about spectacle or scale. It is about filming people and spaces with care, restraint, and attention.

What you will do

Shoot short films and micro-shorts across multiple projects

Collaborate closely with directors and the film leadership on visual language

Design camera approaches suitable for low-footprint, on-location shoots

Handle camera, lenses, and basic lighting independently or with minimal support

Conduct visual location scouts and advise on feasibility

Maintain consistency across films shot over an extended period

Coordinate closely with the Production Head to align visuals with schedules and constraints

What we're looking for

Formal training in cinematography or strong independent work demonstrated through short films

At least 23 short films shot in narrative or documentary formats

Comfort working with natural light and real locations

Ability to adapt visual style to different stories

Sensitivity to filming in schools, public institutions, and community settings

Ability to work within tight timelines and small budgets

Nice to have

Experience with documentary, fiction or hybrid cinema

Familiarity with minimal lighting setups

Experience filming non-actor environments

Reporting & collaboration

Works closely with the Film Head and Production Head

Collaborates with editors and directors across projects

To apply: Please share your portfolio / showreel and CV to [Confidential Information] and [HIDDEN TEXT]

Please use the Subject line: Application Cinematographer