Saadhvish Films is looking to hire a Director of Photography for an independent, original Feature Film production in Uttarakhand.
Though candidates from the Delhi NCR region are preferred, cinematographers
all across India are encouraged to apply
should they satisfy the requirements.

The ideal candidate will have
outstanding technical proficiency, a unique creative perspective, passion for arthouse horror cinema and Indian spiritual topics.

The tentative schedule is as follows:

*Pre-Production: September 2026-January 2027*

*Production: February 2027-March 2027 (40 days)*

Technical Requirements
- 3+ years of demosntrated experience
on professional film sets is a must.
- In-depth knowledge
of cinema cameras/lenses, camera movement, shot compositon, lighting setups and color theory is a must.
- Proficiency with operating the ARRI Alexa 35
and related cinema-grade rigs is a must.
- Exceptional competency with cinematic lighting
using/recreating natural lighting (daylight, moonlight and firelight), particularly in low-light conditions is a must.
- Applicants must have
a friendly,



can-do attitude
while working on a dynamic workplace. Teamwork and coordination with production and using
utmost professionalism
is a must.

Nice-to-haves
- Formal education
in cinematography or related fields (undergraduate or graduate degree) is
strongly preferred, but not required.
- Awards/accolades
from reputable film festivals and institutions is
strongly preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience
with large format Feature Films and TV Shows is
strongly preferred, but not required
.
- Demonstrated experience in
coordinating with multiple camera units
(2nd/3rd units) is
a
bonus
.
- Demonstrated experience in
adapting to difficult terrain
and weather conditions is a
bonus
.

Scope of Work
- Collabrating with the Director and Art team to create a detailed
shotlist, storyboards and relevant pre-vis
material
in preperation for the production schedule.
- Drafting an
equipment sheet
a

📌 Director of Photography, Feature Film (Delhi)
🏢 Saadhvish Films
📍 Delhi