Aspiring cinematographer currently studying at MetFilm School, London, with a strong passion for visual storytelling. Interested in developing a career through camera trainee and spark trainee roles, with long-term goals of progressing to gaffer and cinematographer. Brings 2 years’ experience in advertising as a writer and editor’s assistant, combined with on-set training across the camera and lighting departments.
The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Online Safety Passport Course Certificate
Web Series
Student Cinematographer - Falling Behind (Pilot) - 2025
A proof-of-concept sitcom comedy pilot episode that revolves around 4 roommates, where a couple who gets along is living with exes who don’t.
Shot in tight spaces, adapted with the blocking of the actors and used high-key lighting to match the tone of the web series
Student Cinematographer – Enjoy Your Stay (Pilot -2025
Pilot episode around a character called Zoe, who owns an Airbnb and shares her room with quirky roommates
Broke down the script for coverages and set the tone and the look of the pilot episode
https://youtu.be/cuofUKWJZa0
Student Cinematographer – Have You Seen This Man? (Ep. 10), -2025
Final episode of a supernatural horror series where the clients of a therapist start coming across a strange man in their nightmares
Crafted the shot list based on the blocking, shot in a fast-paced environment and used cove lighting set up
Commercials
Student Cinematographer – Physico Commercial, - 2025
A commercial showcasing the physiotherapy services offered by a wellness centre called Physio
Led principal photography across dual locations, adapting lighting and camera strategies to client requirements
Short films
Student Cinematographer – Eftsoons - 2024
A romantic short film going back and forth between the present and the memories where a relationship faces the most difficult moments of their life
Created shot lists and lighting plans; translated the director’s vision into visual storytelling
Gaffer - Neuma - 2025
Lit up the set using chiaroscuro lighting, rigged overhead lighting for the characters
*Currently in post-production
Spark - Jack - 2024
Implemented the instructions provided by the gaffer and rigged lights for the indoor shots
*Currently in post-production
2nd Camera Assistant - Jack - 2024
Assisted the 1st AC with lens changes and clapperboard duties and set up the camera for the DP
*Currently in post-production
Student Camera Operator – Jean & Jeannie - 2024
Executed camera movement and shot composition in collaboration with the DP
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xNfBzmqodXO91v0vxwaJQUxOXNyJBOvM/view?usp=drivesdk
Promotional videos
Editor’s Assistant
IRL: In Real Love - 2023
Conceptualised the edit flow of the trailer and promotional videos of Netflix India’s reality dating series
Writer/ Assistant Director/ Editor’s Assistant
Crash Course - 2022
Wrote, assisted the director, and conceptualised the edit flow of the promotional videos of Amazon Prime Video India’s drama series
Education
MA Cinematography - 2024 - Present
MetFilm School (University of West London)
Bachelor of Mass Media - 2020
Thakur College of Science & Commerce (University of Mumbai)
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani
Skills
Teamwork, Flexibility, Communication, Problem-solving
Experience
Camera:
ARRI Alexa Mini, Sony, FX6, Sony FX3
Lenses:
Cooke S4/I lenses, Carl Zeiss CP3 lenses, Xeen Lenses
Lights:
Aperture and Amaran lights
Editing & Post-production:
Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve for colour correction
Work links
Showreel: https://youtu.be/sMVP23-1ocw
IMDb : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14215251/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Siddhesh%2520Naik
Siddhesh Naik
Camera Trainee | Spark Trainee | Aspiring Cinematographer
+44 7586001142 | shotbysiddhesh@gmail.com
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