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Akanksha Shyam

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I'm a cinematographer and recently went back to school to refine my skills as an artist. I have been studying at the American Film Institute Conservatory under the tutelage of American Society of Cinematographers President Stephen Lighthill. I have recently been named as one of BAFTA's 2020 Newcomer in program that helps facilitate the careers of emerging filmmakers who have recently moved to Los Angeles. I am also the recipient of The JN TATA Trust Endowment.

Education

American Film Institute Conservatory

Master's degree program
2019 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Bachelor's degree program
2015 - 2018
  • Majors:
    • Mass Communication/Media Studies

Venture Academy

High School
2013 - 2015
  • Majors:
    • Mass Communication/Media Studies

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Motion Pictures and Film

    • Dream career goals:

      Cinematographer

    • Intern

      Flarepath Digital
      2017 – 2017
    • Camera Assistant

      Dreaming Twenty Four Seven LLC
      2017 – 2017
    • Cinematographer and Editor

      Studio 33
      2018 – 20191 year

    Sports

    Swimming

    Club
    2011 – 20154 years

    Awards

    • Interamural

    Table Tennis

    Intramural
    2013 – 20152 years

    Awards

    • Interschool Awards

    Research

    • Mass Communication/Media Studies

      Symbiosis International University — Undergraduate Researcher
      2017 – 2018
    • Cinematography and Film/Video Production

      American Film Institute Conservatory — Graduate Researcher
      2019 – 2020
    • Cinematography and Film/Video Production

      American Film Institute Conservatory — Graduate Researcher
      2019 – 2020

    Arts

    • Independent

      Photography
      Freelance photoshoots for magazines
      2017 – 2019
    • High Spirits Bar and Cafe

      Videography
      Shooting live gigs
      2017 – 2017
    • Studio 33

      Cinematography
      Commercials for Amazon India, Intel, IBM, ITC, Flipkart, HCCL
      2018 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Sneha Care Home for HIV Affected Children — Filmmaker, Graphic Designer
      2016 – 2016
    • Volunteering

      Teach for India — Teacher's Aide
      2015 – 2015
    • Volunteering

      Greenpeace — Fundraiser, Recruiter, Photographer
      2016 – 2016

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship