About
Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.
Saroj Kumar Chauhan
Saroj is a Brisbane, Australia-based cinematographer and a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society. 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 in 2020. 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.
From pre-visualization to the final shot, he meticulously orchestrates every element to craft immersive and emotionally resonant visual experiences that speak directly to the audience’s subconscious. His mastery of cinematography is evident in his ability to sculpt light and shadow, execute complex camera movements, and design intricate compositions that not only create visual depth but elevate it to a transcendent level, pushing the boundaries of cinematic art.
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
Credits
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Cinematographer & Director
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