Saroj is a Brisbane, Australia based cinematographer and a proud member of the Australian Cinematographers Society. He holds a Master’s degree in Cinematography and Filmmaking from Griffith Film School, where he developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling.
Since graduating, Saroj has worked across a diverse range of projects including feature films, short films, documentaries, and art films. His work has screened at international film festivals and has been recognized with multiple awards from the Australian Cinematographers Society. Saroj is also the author of Mastering a Hollywood Look and was honored with the Award of Academic Excellence in 2020 for his research in cinematography. He approaches each project with a focus on authenticity and emotional resonance, striving to create work that speaks deeply to audiences.
With a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual language, Saroj is involved in every stage of production—from pre-visualization to the final frame. His cinematography is driven by a commitment to crafting immersive, meaningful visual experiences through careful use of light, composition, and movement.
Whether collaborating on narrative storytelling or artistic exploration, Saroj brings passion, precision, and a deep respect for the craft to every frame he captures.
HELLO,
Thanks for dropping in! I’m Saroj, a cinematographer and camera operator with a deep passion for storytelling through visuals. I work across feature films, television, and commercials, bringing not just technical precision but a creative vision shaped by years of exploration and hands-on experience.
My creative journey began at the age of 17 with a love for graphic design. It was through this path that I discovered 3d animation, captivated by the magic of Hollywood films and the way light and motion brought digital worlds to life. I pursued a degree in 3D animation, where I learned the science behind lighting, how it influences mood, enhances storytelling, and brings depth to a scene. This technical foundation sharpened my eye for detail and taught me how light interacts with surfaces to shape mood and tone. At the same time, I picked up editing, which helped me develop an instinct for coverage, pacing, and storytelling. I often visualize edits on set, enabling faster production workflows and more intentional shots.
While I was immersed in the world of animation, I had a profound realization, my true calling wasn’t in creating virtual spaces, but in capturing the real world through a lens. I found my passion in filmmaking, where I could feel the light, direct the movement, and connect emotionally with the stories I was helping tell.
Since making my first film in 2011, I’ve continued to grow as a filmmaker, drawing from every discipline I’ve studied from graphic design to animation to editing. My background gives me a unique edge: Years spent mastering composition, color, and light have taught me that every frame matters. I approach every project as a collaborator, an extra set of eyes for the director, and someone who genuinely cares about bringing the story to life with clarity, emotion, and cinematic beauty. And with editing always in mind, I shoot with precision, knowing exactly what’s needed to tell the story efficiently and powerfully.
Today, I’m grateful for the journey that’s brought me here, and I bring that same passion, humility, and dedication to every project I work on. Whether it’s a film, a series, or a commercial, I’m all in, focused on delivering stunning visuals that move people and elevate stories.
Awards
WINNER | Silver | Art, Innovation & Specialised Cinematography | Love Song | Australian
Cinematographer's Society Awards
WINNER | Bronze | Short Film | VOID | Australian Cinematographer's Society Awards
WINNER | Silver | Best Short Film | 24 FPS Film Festival
Film Festivals
Open Vision Film Festival, Moscow, Russia (Official Selection) 2021
– 11th Festival de Cine-Arte en la Frontera, San Cristóbal, Venezuela,(Official Selection) 2021
– Thessaloniki Cinedance International, Greece(Official Selection) 2021
– Dance Lens, Dancehouse Melbourne, Australia (Official Selection) 2021
– TDP’21 International Dance Festival, Ireland(Screendance Selection) 2021
– Florence Dance on Screen Festival, Florence, Italy (Official Selection) 2021,
– In Shadow14thAnnual Screendance Festival, Lisbon, Portugal (Official Selection) 2021
– Short to the PointBucharest, Romania (Dance category) 2022
– 7thDancinema Festival, Washington D.C., USA (Official Selection) 2022
– 13th DANCE CAMERA ISTANBUL, Istanbul, Turkey (Official Selection) 2022
– Dumbo Film Festival, New York, New York, USA (Semi-Finalist) 2022
– Vesuvius International Film Festival, Campania, Italy(Finalist) 2021
– Red Movie Awards, Reims, France (Award Winner)
– Mannheim Arts and Film Festival, Mannheim,
Germany (Award Winner)
– Best dance film) October 2021
– Short Film Factory– Bucharest, Romania (Award Winner)
– Dance category) 2022
– 5th Dark Veins Horror Fest– Lecce, Italy (Award Winner) 2022
– Stockholm Short FestivalStockholm, Sweden (Award Winner)
– Best Dance clip) 2022
– San Francisco Indie Short Festival, San Francisco, USA (Award Winner)
– Best Dance Short Film) 2022
– 8thScreenDance FestivalStockholm, Sweden (Official Selection) 2022
– 6thBraga International Video Dance Festival, Portugal (Official Selection) 2022
– Rotterdam Independent Film Festival, Rotterdam, Netherlands (Semi-finalist) 2022
– Sacramento World Film Festival, California, USA (Semi-finalist) 2022
– Milan Arthouse Film Awards, Italy (Nominee – Best Dance Film) 2022
– San Francisco Indie Short Festival, San Francisco, USA (Semi-Finalist) January 2022
– Rotterdam Independent Film Festival, Rotterdam, Netherlands (Semi-Finalist) March 2022
– PlatArtístic – Spring Dancefilm Fest, Barcelona (Honourable Mention) March 2022
– 5th Pride Arts Film Festival Chicago USA (Official Selection) April 2022
– Sacramento World Film Festival, California, USA (Award Winner – Best LGBTQ Short) April 2022
– 16th River Film Festival Padova, Veneto Italy (Official Selection) May 2022
– Defy Film Festival, Nashville USA, (Official Selection) July 2022
– Mannheim Arts and Film Festival, Mannheim, Germany (Award Winner)
– Best dance film) January 2022
– GAZE International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Ireland (Official Selection) July 2022
– Short to the Point Bucharest, Romania (Dance category) August 2022
– Exeter Dance International Film Festival, UK (Experimental category) October 2022
Credits
Camera Unit
Cinematographer & Director
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Filming Gear – Owner/Operator
RED GEMINI 5K
Atlas Orion Series 2x Anamorphic Primes
RED KOMODO-X 6K
