Immersed in cinematography, Karthick Raj S T is a visual storyteller passionate about crafting compelling narratives. With a Master’s in Visual Communication from Loyola College and formal training at Mindscreen Film Institute, he has built a career rooted in technical mastery and creative expression.

Karthick is also a Certified Drone Operator, adding aerial cinematography to his visual language. As a mentee in the ASC Vision Mentorship Program, he had the privilege of learning under Charlie Lieberman ASC, the cinematographer behind Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

His journey spans feature films, documentaries, commercials, and photography, collaborating with esteemed cinematographers and directors. His debut feature, UNFATEFUL, shot entirely on an iPhone 7 Plus with anamorphic lenses, earned official selections at SmartFone Flick Fest, Lift-Off Global Network, and Cine Pobre Film Festival, later premiering on  Plex TV and Amazon Prime USA.

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🎬 Feature Films

Cinematographer – Drive (Dir. Kishore Kumar G) |

                                 – Unfateful (Dir. Seby Varghese, Plex TV, Amazon Prime)

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Camera Operator – Kadhalikka Neramillai (Dir. Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi | DoP Gavemic U Ary) 

                                – Erida (Dir. V. K. Prakash | DoP Loganathan Srinivasan)

                                – Pattathu Arasan (Dir. A. Sarkunam | DoP Loganathan Srinivasan)

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📺 Commercials & Ad Films

Cinematographer – Arokya, Hatsun (Dir. Latha Menon), AVT (Dir. Lakshmi Menon), Freez Mix (Dir. Aakash),

                                 – Parachute - 2nd Unit Cinematographer (Dir. Rajiv Menon)

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Associate Photographer (with Joseph M Daniel) – Ad campaigns for GRT, TVS, Sri Kumaran Silks, and

                                    Ceat Tyres; Film Promotional Posters for Thambi and Sardar.

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📸 Photography & Documentary Work

Cinematographer – Harmony with Nature (Shot the Andaman portion : Fuji Film Grant-winning documentary,                                        Dir. Joseph M Daniel)

Cinematographer – Invisible Banks, a documentary on the Rohingya people (Dir. Shelly J Morais)

Photojournalist Intern – The Hindu & Deccan Chronicle Newspapers

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🎓 Training & Certifications

Arri Certified – Large-format camera & prime lens training

Shane Hurlbut Workshops – Cinematography & lighting mastery

Optics Expertise – "The Secrets of Optics" (Abel Cine)

Certified Drone Operator – Aerial cinematography & remote rigging

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🏆 Notable Awards & Recognitions

Bronze at Spikes Asia 2019 – Touch Me Not (NGO Ad)

Published Photographer – Featured in the 2015 German calendar on sustainable mobility