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SAROJ CHAUHAN | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

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About

Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.

Saroj Kumar Chauhan

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Born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. Saroj is a Brisbane, Australia-based cinematographer.

Saroj studied filmmaking and cinematography at the Griffith Film School, where he received his master’s degree. Since then, he has filmed multiple award-winning narratives.

His cinematography works have screened at various international film festivals around the world and his work has also won multiple A.C.S awards. Saroj has filmed multiple feature films, short films, documentary films, and art films.

He is the author of the Book Mastering a Hollywood Look. He has also been recognized for his research in cinematography with an Award of Academic Excellence. Saroj is a filmmaker who values authenticity and emotional resonance in his work. By prioritizing raw performances and strong visual language, he aims to create a powerful and impactful film that can connect with audiences on a deep level. With a keen eye for details and a strong grasp of visual storytelling, he has extensive experience in all aspects of film production and speaks English, Nepali, and Hindi fluently.

N A R R A T I V E

Narrative

Narrative

AFTER WEB - Experimental Film

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AFTER WEB - Experimental Film

2020 Short film based on cinematography research on getting Hollywood look on an independent film project.

VOID Trailer.mp4

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VOID Trailer.mp4

Duration: 15:00 Aspect: 2.39:1 Created: August – December 2020 Dancer and vocalist: Erin O’Rourke Cinematographer: Saroj Kumar Chauhan Choreographer, director, editor and costumier: Claire Marshall Dancer and vocalist: Erin O'Rourke Hair and make up styling: Amelia Le-Bherz Winding upwards, gazing downwards, dancer Erin O’Rourke journeys through the labyrinthine staircase, her temperament shifting through the quest ascending. Psychological entrapment mirrors her physical confinement, yet such solitude is temporary when moments of déjà vu emerge in the form of multiple selves. Void explores ideas of psychological entrapment as a solitary figure journeys through her psyche – a labyrinthine staircase as signifier of a journey, and the repetition in the architecture provided the impetus for repetition in the form of multiples.

SurvivorEX_AD Film

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SurvivorEX_AD Film

The Outsider.mp4

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The Outsider.mp4

This experimental film was made on 2019 using Arri Alexa Classic camera using monochrome look.

Halcyon Days Trailer.mp4

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Halcyon Days Trailer.mp4

'Halcyon Days' focuses on Heather's experiences growing up at Halcyon, a heritage-listed mansion in Brisbane. As Heather revisits her childhood home, she explores her troubled relationship with her father, his impact on the family and coming to terms with the past.

LOVE SONG Tension Trailer.mp4

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LOVE SONG Tension Trailer.mp4

Film duration: 16:30 Completed: October 2021 Resolution: 4096 x 3416 Aspect Ratio: 1.2 LOVE SONG is a story of a relationship of constant flux, where deception and emotional manipulation occurs, implemented for each persons’ agenda. LOVE SONG unfolds in a parallel and split-screen structure, exploring two perspectives of a relationship concurrently.

M U S I C - V I D E O S

Awards

BEST

Shortfilm

2013

Best

Cinematography Awards

2022

BEST

Shortfilm

2022

WINNER | Silver | Art, Innovation & Specialised Cinematography | Love Song | Australian Cinematographer's Society Awards

WINNER | Bronze | Short Film | VOID | Australian Cinematographer's Society Awards

WINNER | Silver | Best Short Film | 24 FPS Film Festival

Film Festivals

- Open Vision Film Festival, Moscow, Russia (Official Selection) 2021

- 11th Festival de Cine-Arte en la Frontera, San Cristóbal, Venezuela,(Official Selection) 2021

- Thessaloniki Cinedance International, Greece(Official Selection) 2021

- Dance Lens, Dancehouse Melbourne, Australia (Official Selection) 2021

- TDP'21 International Dance Festival, Ireland(Screendance Selection) 2021

- Florence Dance on Screen Festival, Florence, Italy (Official Selection) 2021

- In Shadow14thAnnual Screendance Festival, Lisbon, Portugal (Official Selection) 2021

- Short to the PointBucharest, Romania (Dance category) 2022

- 7thDancinema Festival, Washington D.C., USA (Official Selection) 2022

- 13th DANCE CAMERA ISTANBUL, Istanbul, Turkey (Official Selection) 2022

- Dumbo Film Festival, New York, New York, USA (Semi-Finalist) 2022

- Vesuvius International Film Festival, Campania, Italy(Finalist) 2021

- Red Movie Awards, Reims, France (Award Winner

- Mannheim Arts and Film Festival, Mannheim, Germany (Award Winner

- Best dance film) October 2021 - Short Film Factory– Bucharest, Romania (Award Winner - Dance category) 2022

- 5th Dark Veins Horror Fest– Lecce, Italy (Award Winner) 2022

- Stockholm Short FestivalStockholm, Sweden (Award Winner

- Best Dance clip) 2022 - San Francisco Indie Short Festival, San Francisco, USA (Award Winner

- Best Dance Short Film) 2022

- 8thScreenDance FestivalStockholm, Sweden (Official Selection) 2022

- 6thBraga International Video Dance Festival, Portugal (Official Selection) 2022

- Rotterdam Independent Film Festival, Rotterdam, Netherlands (Semi-finalist) 2022

- Sacramento World Film Festival, California, USA (Semi-finalist) 2022

- Milan Arthouse Film Awards, Italy (Nominee – Best Dance Film) 2022

- San Francisco Indie Short Festival, San Francisco, USA (Semi-Finalist) January 2022

- Rotterdam Independent Film Festival, Rotterdam, Netherlands (Semi-Finalist) March 2022 - PlatArtístic - Spring Dancefilm Fest, Barcelona (Honourable Mention) March 2022

- 5th Pride Arts Film Festival Chicago USA (Official Selection) April 2022

- Sacramento World Film Festival, California, USA (Award Winner – Best LGBTQ Short) April 2022

- 16th River Film Festival Padova, Veneto Italy (Official Selection) May 2022

- Defy Film Festival, Nashville USA, (Official Selection) July 2022

- Mannheim Arts and Film Festival, Mannheim, Germany (Award Winner

- Best dance film) January 2022

- GAZE International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Ireland (Official Selection) July 2022

- Short to the Point Bucharest, Romania (Dance category) August 2022

- Exeter Dance International Film Festival, UK (Experimental category) October 2022

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