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Ankit Koirala

Ankit Koirala

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Dedicated Cinematographer and filmmaker with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. A clear understanding of Set and work details and training in Camera Operation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in filmmaking. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Videographer/Editorial Director

Imaging Nepal Studios
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles
  • Scouted out locations for shoots and supervised field operations with production teams
  • Authorised final decision-making concerning costumes, set designs and lighting effects
  • Collaborated with creative team and director to ensure alignment between artistic vision and editing requirements

Freelance Cinematographer

Media Service Nepal
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Inspected sets and filming locations to determine filming and lighting requirements
  • Selected cameras, accessories, equipment and film stock, utilising knowledge of filming techniques, filming requirements and computations to achieve best results
  • Collaborated with director to brainstorm ways to execute concept and script, overseeing development and stages of production cycle

Film-making Mentor

Purbanchal Institute of Film and Technology
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Mentored students into starting their journey into filmmaking
  • Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities
  • Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes

English Literature Teacher at Secondary Level

Reliance International Academy
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Marked written assessments with detailed feedback, assessing for grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation
  • Used effective teaching strategies which engaged and challenged students, implementing actions appropriate to their needs and curriculum demands
  • Assisted in developing appropriate syllabuses, resources, work schemes, policies and teaching strategies for the English department

Video Camera Operator

Himalaya Television
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Worked closely with other members of creative team to build consistency in all output
  • Handled technical setup such as lighting and sound for each shot
  • Recommended production techniques to enhance project goals and save on time without affecting quality

Education

Bachelor of Arts (T.U) - Film Studies

Oscar International College of Film Studies
Kathmandu, P3
01.2019

Humanities

Golden Gate International Higher Secondary School
Kathmandu, P3
01.2016

Skills

  • Film production
  • Equipment management
  • Studio production
  • Video production
  • Video editing
  • Digital camera operation
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Lighting scenes
  • Background in literature
  • Film camera operation
  • Interpreting literature
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Exceptional written communication
  • Good listening skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Cast and crew supervision
  • Visual storytelling
  • Pre-production planning
  • Storyboard creation

Accomplishments

  • Short Film: "Im/Pure", Cinematographer,

    • Official Selection in Cannes Film Awards, France 2024.

    Official Selection in Best Short Film Competition in Ravenwood Film Festival, Canada 2023.

    Official Selection in Best Short Film Competition in Pune Shorts International Film Festival, India 2023.

  • Short Film: "Namlo", Cinematographer,

    • Official Selection in Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF), Nepal 2018.

    Official Selection in InShort Film Festival, Nigeria 2018.

    Official Selection in Aasha Film Festival, India 2019.

    Official Selection in Nepalgunj Independent Film Festival, Nepal 2019

  • Short Film: "Bagthan", Assistant Cinematographer,

    • Official Selection in Short and Mid-Length Film Competition of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), Netherlands 2022

  • Short Film: "Life Liberation", Assistant Cinematographer,

    • Official Selection in London Short Film Festival (LSFF), England 2022

  • Short Film: "Ashes of Us", Gaffer/Assistant Cinematographer,

    • Official Selection in Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF), Nepal 2022.

    Official Selection in 5th PAME International Film Festival, Nepal 2022

  • Short Film: "Dakini", Head Gaffer,

    • Finalist in Best National Short Films Competition at 6th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival (NCIFF), Nepal 2025

  • Short Film: "Tyag", Cinematographer,

    • 4th prize in Nepal Army Short Film Competition, 2019

  • Short Film: "Eighteen", Gaffer,

    • Official Selection in Kathmandu International Film Festival (KIMFF), 2019

Languages

English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

Freelance Cinematographer

Media Service Nepal
10.2021 - 05.2023

Film-making Mentor

Purbanchal Institute of Film and Technology
04.2021 - 04.2022

English Literature Teacher at Secondary Level

Reliance International Academy
01.2021 - 04.2021

Videographer/Editorial Director

Imaging Nepal Studios
08.2020 - 06.2023

Video Camera Operator

Himalaya Television
01.2018 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts (T.U) - Film Studies

Oscar International College of Film Studies

Humanities

Golden Gate International Higher Secondary School

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