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Hobbies and interests
Swimming
Drawing And Illustration
Singing
Film
Animation
Illustration
Reading
Adult Fiction
Academic
Art
Classics
Literary Fiction
I read books multiple times per month
Akanksha Shyam
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Akanksha Shyam
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FinalistBio
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 programMajors:
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Bachelor's degree program
Majors:
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
Venture Academy
High SchoolMajors:
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Motion Pictures and Film
Dream career goals:
Cinematographer
Intern
Flarepath Digital2017 – 2017Camera Assistant
Dreaming Twenty Four Seven LLC2017 – 2017Cinematographer and Editor
Studio 332018 – 20191 year
Sports
Swimming
Club2011 – 20154 years
Awards
- Interamural
Table Tennis
Intramural2013 – 20152 years
Awards
- Interschool Awards
Research
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Symbiosis International University — Undergraduate Researcher2017 – 2018Cinematography and Film/Video Production
American Film Institute Conservatory — Graduate Researcher2019 – 2020Cinematography and Film/Video Production
American Film Institute Conservatory — Graduate Researcher2019 – 2020
Arts
Independent
PhotographyFreelance photoshoots for magazines2017 – 2019High Spirits Bar and Cafe
VideographyShooting live gigs2017 – 2017Studio 33
CinematographyCommercials for Amazon India, Intel, IBM, ITC, Flipkart, HCCL2018 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
Sneha Care Home for HIV Affected Children — Filmmaker, Graphic Designer2016 – 2016Volunteering
Teach for India — Teacher's Aide2015 – 2015Volunteering
Greenpeace — Fundraiser, Recruiter, Photographer2016 – 2016