Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I was born in in Milan (Italy) and discovered my passion for filmmaking and photography at a very young age, when there were no computers or digital cameras yet. I managed to pay for my university studies by doing video installations for museums, art exhibitions, live concerts and shows and achieved a MA in educational sciences (University of Bologna) and a MA in digital technologies, communication and education (University of Manchester). Thanks to my profession, I traveled all over Europe working with major musicians and dancers from all over the world. After finishing the university I left for a two months trip to Africa but till today, 12 years after, I never left the continent. In 2007 I founded the International organization Cultural Video Foundation, with the aim of using multimedia as a tool to inform, connect, advocate and educate disadvantaged people all over the world. Since then I have been working all over Africa for different UN agencies and International TV stations, finally settling in Dar Es Salaam since January 2015, where I live with my two kids. I define myself as a media activist and "film for change" can easily resume my vision. In this information society knowledge is power, but it is also a precious good and I am dedicating my passion and profession in spreading media and information literacy, as a basic human rights and an invaluable skill for today's and tomorrow's citizens.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Portrait Photographer

In my nine years in journalism, I've covered a diverse range of topics, including climate, politics, disasters, and gender issues in South India. I've worked as a one-woman-army, handling reporting, editing, camerawork, and research. Previously, I served as a digital journalist with The Quint, following stints at NDTV and Hindustan Times. A recipient of a grant from the Earth Journalism Network, I investigated marine pollution caused by a titanium factory in Kerala. In 2023, I was the Social Media Ambassador for the Green Landscapes Forum and consulted with Internews, developing a renewable energy learning module.A notable project of mine featured a multimedia immersive with two documentaries on Chennai's water scarcity. It earned accolades for 'Best Use of Aerial Videography' and 'Best Interactive Story' and later I was asked to give a TEDX talk. Additionally, I am adept at mobile journalism, storyboarding, production, podcasting, writing, documentary filming, and SEO practices.

• Senior Editor
• Digital Content Creator
• Influencer
• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• On-Camera Talent
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Copy Editor
• Transcriber
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Fixer

​Nantha Kishore is a video journalist based in Tamil Nadu who has worked with leading publications like DW, Ozy, The Caravan Magazine, The Diplomat, Newsminute, Stories Asia, Asiaville News, etc and produced short narrative documentaries and current affairs stories in the region.  He documented the National Geographic Out of Eden Walk workshops in India in three major Indian cities Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata.  He has also contributed to the New York Times as a translator for a story on Auroville, an experimental township near Pondicherry and a story on the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings. Apart from video stories, he is also a photographer and a long-form narrative nonfiction writer. 

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary

Worked on over 50+ documentaries. short-form videos and long-form explainers surrounding socio-environmental issues, marginalised communities, climate change and the environment from a local perspective among others. A team player with the ability to adapt to new situations and work well under pressure. My strengths are simplifying complex topics without diluting important details and explaining the same with a strong visuals and graphics to build a compelling narrative for the common public. Also, whiteboards are my best friend.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Executive Producer

Hello, This is SIVA SANKAR from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. I have 12 years of experience in the shoot and editing for national news television and documentary media house. My primary skill are content creation, storyboard preparation, and file production also I have a team of DOPs, video editors, and content researchers with excellent skills. In the earlier stage of my career, I started as a video editor in a regional Tamil news channel and now freelancing for DW TAMIL (Deutsche Welle) as Asian Correspondent.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Post-Production Manager
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Reporter / Journalist
• Executive Producer
• Creative Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

20| Journalism Graduate| Photography|Writing|Documenting life|Reporting|History|Food|Travel|Culture|Art|Architecture| Work Experience : Interned at 'The New Indian Express' (Newspaper) from May 2014 - June 2014.

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist