Ahas Kalai
Assistant Director
Summary
Skilled filmmaker with strong background in directing and producing short films. Demonstrates excellent leadership and creative vision, driving projects from concept to completion. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, ensuring cohesive teamwork, and adapting to changing needs. Possesses strong storytelling, cinematography, and editing skills, consistently delivering impactful and engaging content.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Videographer
C+C&Co
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Ensured smooth production shoots by setting up tripods, monitors, microphones, and other necessary equipment.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to proper safety protocols when handling equipment and setting up scenes.
- Aided in producing impactful storytelling with careful attention to pacing, transitions, and sequencing during editing process.
- Elevated final video products through meticulous attention to detail in color grading processes.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 25 projects.
Editor
Freelace
01.2023 - Current
- Optimized the pacing of scenes through precise cutting and trimming of footage according to directorial guidance.
- Streamlined post-production workflows by implementing efficient editing techniques and software tools.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Synchronized sound, dialogue, music, and special effects to create dynamic audiovisual experiences in films.
- Contributed to the development of successful film festivals submissions through polished editing work that adhered to strict submission guidelines.
Short Film Director
Freelacer
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Effectively operated camera, audio and production equipment during staffing shortages.
- Conducted rehearsals with actors to refine performances and enhance character development.
- Oversaw post-production process, collaborating with music director to shape the final cut of each film.
- Enhanced narrative impact of short films through skillful editing choices that reinforced pacing and emotional arcs within each story.
- Drafted, directed and produced Short film by raising over $300 from my own expenses.
Education
Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering
Acharya Institution
Bangalore, India 07.2019 - 08.2022
Skills
Premier pro
Multi-camera editing
Storyboard development
Deadline-driven mindset
Advanced storytelling techniques
Pre-production planning
Staging shots
Keen eye for detail
Accomplishments
- First short film "Nobody" was selected for final round to two film festivals - Kerala Short Film Festival 2025 & West Bengal Short Film Festival 2025
Timeline
Assistant Videographer
C+C&Co
01.2025 - 07.2025
Short Film Director
Freelacer
06.2024 - 07.2024
Editor
Freelace
01.2023 - Current
Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering
Acharya Institution
07.2019 - 08.2022
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