Discover Top Documentary DPs in Kolkata, West Bengal, India

I am a trained director & self-taught cameraman & editor, with more than two decades of experience in documentaries as well as fiction and a Masters degree in film-making from the prestigious Northern Film School in UK. I specialize in bespoke documentary films. My hour-long documentary "India's Frontier Railways - Maitree Express" not only earned a spectacular viewership on BBC but also got excellent reviews for its sensitive portrayal of the people of India and Bangladesh. I worked for channels like BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, Channel News Asia etc., before taking up teaching film & television in under-grad and post-grad courses in Kolkata. My short film 'Tell My Story' was one of the four films selected to represent the UK at the 39th Student Oscars and won the prestigious Royal Television Society nomination in the UK.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Transcriber
• Colorist
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer

Nibedita Sen is an independent researcher, journalist and author. In 2018, chosen as a Defence correspondent by Govt of India. Being twice (2018,2019) felicitated with the 'Best Journalist Award' by Govt of Goa. Besides Kolkata, she has a good three years experience with a regional newspaper in Goa. So far, she's contributed in The Telegraph, Alt News, Down to Earth,TRT Global and other news portals.

• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Translator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller

Creative and passionate documentary filmmaker with experience working for reputable media outlets such as Insider, DW, Mongabay, etc. Skilled in cinematography, producing captivating visuals that capture the essence of the stories. Seeking to apply my talents and expertise to create impactful documentaries that inform and inspire audiences.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Transcriber
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location

After studying Linguistics and French language from University of Calcutta and Alliance Française. Documenting the intricate use of indigenous technique in the making of wooden bullock cart wheel, my passion to film this about to extinct craft form, has given birth to my first documentary film Probing a circular motion. Since then a couple of documentary films were made on indigenous practices and communities such as mask makers of tribal Chow dance, Gutipua dancers of Orisa, Indigenous practices of midwifery in tribal communities of India. And later a film on junior artists of Bollywood titled Extras, the identity of politics had been made to showcase another Bollywood away from glitz and glamour. Inspired and connected to the communities of our world motivates me to create each audiovisual work in search of a better world. Indigenous craft and artisanal practices,medicinal and health practices, Folklore along with pressing social issues are of utter importance for me.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Passionate film producer with 10+ of experience in the film industry. Motivated by a strong creative vision, has worked on several successfully released feature films as well as digital brand videos and music videos, guiding them from conception to completion and release. Roshni has adorned many hats from being a Feature film Director to micro-managing the nitty-gritty of theatrical distribution and effortlessly switches between creative thinker with a global aesthetic to tactical problem-solver bringing solutions to essentially budgetary issues. Roshni's directorial debut feature Ghost of the Golden Groves was officially selected at numerous international film festivals such as the Festival du Nouvaeu Cinema Montreal (Canada), Cinequest (USA) and the London Indian Film Festival. It was nominated for the prestigious FIPRESCI Award and won a Jury Award at the Chicago Underground Film Festival. It was also one of those rare Indian films to be featured in BFI's Sight & Sound Magazine.

• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Digital Content Creator
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Translator

Subhajit Naskar is a Kolkata-based photojournalist and visual artist. Capturing the melange of emotions through the lens is his forte. The stream of human emotion has always moved him from the inside. He believes visual expressions are much more alluring than any other socio-psyche construct. To him, all frames are more than mere pictures; they narrate stories- Stories of Emotions. Subhaiit has completed his graduation from the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, at Jadavpur University. In his professional career, he took a drastic leap from the Pharmaceutical corporate sector to the field of visual art. Soon he realized that it was the world of Photography, where he belonged to. To him, Photography is not just a mere hobby, but a passion for politics, portrayal of human life, and a mirror of emotions. He is interested in serious Photojournalism. He worked for several Photo agencies as a contributor. He worked as a Staff Photographer in a regional Bangla Newspaper, Puber Kalom. Right now, he is working for various news media as a freelance Photographer and visual artist. Subhajit has participated in various international exhibitions and has been featured on various prestigious platforms. He was recognized in the Toto Photography Awards (Finalist), Black and White Spider Photography Awards, Lensculture Street Photography Awards, Polyphony International Photo Festival, International Color Awards, Create COP26, Indian Photo Festival - Hyderabad, etc. His works have been published in Vice Media, The Quint, The Citizen, Himal Southasian, Gaon Connection, etc. His contributed images can be found in Getty Images, Alamy Stock Photos etc. He is represented by Diversify Photo.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Fashion Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Art Director

Paushali Saha is a passionate storyteller and wildlife cinematographer based in Dooars, With a keen focus camerawork and a dedication to capturing the essence of wildlife conservation, Paushali's journey in storytelling began with a deep fascination for the power of narratives to connect people from all walks of life. Paushali has extensive experience not only in wildlife cinematography but also as a Director and Editor in the scripted film industry, as well as the commercial and advertising sectors. Whether behind the camera as a Director of Photography or crafting compelling narratives as a Director, Paushali thrives on bringing stories to life with creativity and impact, excelling particularly in the editing process to create seamless and engaging narratives. Website: www.paushalisaha.in

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP

I am Pankaj Mishra. I am an independent filmmaker by profession and love to write and photograph. I am also a regular blogger and love to write on politics, history, literature and cinema. I have studied film making from Chitrabani, Kolkata. here are some details of my work: Camera, editing, screenplay of a short film, Nihsesh Directed Aseer, a short film, Chitrabani, Kolkata Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDwSKnp0oE0 Direction, editing and camera of a short documentary on Adina Mini Zoo for West Bengal Government link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJR1iNse57g Director of photography of short film Balwai Assistant director of playback project, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute of India (SRFTI), Kolkata Production assistant of ‘Au Revoir’ short film SRFTI

• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am Avijit Ghosh, a 29-year-old, Kolkata, India based independent documentary photographer and videographer. I started my career as a photojournalist with a regional weekly newspaper and later joined SOPA Images as a contributor which distributes my photographs through agencies like Getty Images, AP. I have also independently worked on assignments for national and international media houses and Non profits. My works have been published in news sites like Vice, BBC, Huffington Post, Bloomberg, WSJ, The Guardian and many others. I have been awarded in photo contests by organisations like the UNESCO, Ramsar Convention and some of my works are also exhibited globally.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary

Shamik Sanyal is a Conservation filmmaker and topside wildlife cameraman based in India. Shamik's work has a particular focus on Science driven Conservation Stories and on long lens camerawork. He is experienced in researching and filming a variety of animal behaviour and Conservation & Science stories for both broadcast and NGOs, and has worked with a diverse range of clients, including Disney+ Hoststar, Discovery Network, Quint, Salt Media, Zoological Survey of India, National Mission for Himalayan Studies, and more.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Grip
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP

Born in the 90s, Completing my degree in computer engineering, I started working in the corporate world. After rat-racing for several years, I decided to start afresh and took photography professionally. Exhibited worldwide, winner of several prestigious awards, My narratives result in long-form projects which lie in the confluence of fact and fiction and tries to walk the thin red line between real and surreal. I am currently exploring the association between mythology, climate change, the environment, and the human relationship with the wild.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist

Young aspiring digital creator based in Los Angeles, CA. Available in Kolkata, India until end of August. I am working towards my degree in Cinema & Television Arts and I specialise in video and photo production, editing, 360 images & videos, Aerial photos & videos. Solid experience with short films, documentaries, promo videos, music videos & advertising.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Colorist
• Storyboard Artist

I am an India-based multi-platform correspondent, providing freelance cover to the Voice of America, Al Jazeera English and Guardian, among others. I shoot videos and still images from south Asia for global media outlets, as well as writing news stories and enterprise features.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I’m a documentary and portrait photographer based in India. I have been published in NPR, Financial Times and The Guardian. I also shoot interiors and architecture and have shot for leading designers and architects in India.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Documentary DP

Pritha is a filmmaker/editor from India. Her first documentary silent voices is premiered in HotDocs'15.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Translator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Commercial dp

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer

I'm a Multimedia Journalist and a Documentary Photographer

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• On-Camera Talent
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist