Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Thesis Project
Accomplishments
Current Projects
Finished Projects
Film Equipment
Websites
Timeline
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Jyotirmay Biswas Shuva

Lisbon, Portugal

Summary

A self-taught filmmaker with a passion for storytelling, seeking admission to the Masters Cinema program to contribute to dynamic video and film projects and gain hands-on experience in the industry. Eager to bring creative energy and technical skills to collaborate with a dedicated team, I aim to further develop my knowledge and contribute to the seamless execution of productions. My goal is to be an integral part of a vibrant filmmaking environment where I can learn, grow, and actively contribute to the creation of compelling visual narratives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR

Upwork.com
03.2014 - 08.2018
  • A self-taught filmmaker who first built a film community in his small city back in 2010 and worked on several projects in various disciplines with many other student filmmakers. My experience with video editing skills landed me a freelance video editing job on an online platform.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MOVING IMAGE -

ArtEZ Institute of Arts
Netherlands
06.2022

Skills

  • Basic knowledge of film production workflows
  • Experience as a Camera Operator
  • Proficiency in video editing software, including Adobe Premiere and DaVinci
  • Preliminary experience as a Boom Operator
  • Familiarity with camera equipment, lighting, and sound recording
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure

Thesis Project

  • Analysis of Visual representation of Metaphors and symbolism in Film and media

Accomplishments

1. "Somewhere Nowhere" (2022):
- Nominated and received an Honorable Mention at the Student World Impact Film Festival, USA 2022.
- Nominated for the First-Time Filmmaker Sessions at Pinewood Studios, UK, August 2022.

2. "The Hunter" (2018):
- Nominated for the Oldenzal Film Festival, Netherlands.

3. "Age of Mutant" (2018):
- Won the Best Director Award at the 12 Months Film Festival in Romania.

4. "The Time I Have" (2018):
- Selected for screening at the Inshort Film Festival, Nigeria.
- Solely responsible for shooting and editing.

5. "Aporadh" (Crime) - 2011:
- Premiered at the Children Film Festival, Dhaka.

- Very first amateur film.

Current Projects

I have completed four short film scripts and am currently immersed in the development of three feature film scripts spanning various genres. One of these is a low-budget horror film script titled "Eyes of Evil," which I want  direct independently. The second script delves into the realm of fantasy, while the third is a compelling WWII war story. Additionally, I've recently finished a short script that I plan to produce in the near future.

Finished Projects

  • Somewhere Nowhere; Genre: Drama, 2022, Writer, Director, Editor & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Pink, Genre: Drama, 2020, Writer, Director, Editor & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Last Night; Genre: Comedy, 2020, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Fear; Genre: Experimental, 2020, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Quarantine; Genre: Drama, 2020, Writer, Director, Editor & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Here Comes Someone; Genre: Horror, 2019, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • The Hunter; Genre: Horror, Comedy, 2019, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Limbo, Genre: Horror, 2019, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Circle, Video Installation Project, 2019, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer (Student Project)
  • Age of Mutant; Genre: Science Fiction, 2016, Writer, Director, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer
  • The Time I have; Genre: Drama, 2012, Editor, VFX & Cinematographer

Film Equipment

The Gear I Own

  • Blackmagic Design Pocket 4K cinema camera
  • Meike Cine Lens Set
  • Two Nanlite 300B lights, One Godox 60B, One Aputure MC & Nanlite Tube light
  • DJI RS3 Pro Gimbal
  • Tilta Ring Gear
  • Tilta Lightweight Shoulder Rig
  • Atomos Shinobi 7 External Monitor
  • Nucleus Nano II Wireless Lens Control System
  • Zoom F8N Pro 32 Bit Audio Reorder
  • RØDE NTG3 mic including Boompole and RØDE Blimp
  • Grip equipments and accessories such as Flag, diffusions, Gel,Sound Bag, battery, Tripod, camera cage etc.
  • High-End Windows Editing System with color calibrated Monitor

Timeline

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR

Upwork.com
03.2014 - 08.2018

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MOVING IMAGE -

ArtEZ Institute of Arts
Jyotirmay Biswas Shuva