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Akanksha Shyam

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Swimming
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Singing
  • Film
  • Animation
  • Illustration

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Academic
  • Art
  • Classics
  • Literary Fiction

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

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

Career

  • Intern

    Marketing and Advertising · Flarepath Digital

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

  • Camera Assistant

    Motion Pictures and Film · Dreaming Twenty Four Seven LLC

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

  • Cinematographer and Editor

    Entertainment · Studio 33

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Motion Pictures and Film
Dream career goals:
Cinematographer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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