Mr. Sanjay Surin

Mr. Sanjay Surin is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Alliance School of Film and Media Studies. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Cinematography at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, with a strong blend of academic and industry experience in film and media production. An alumnus of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, he specializes in cinematography, lighting for film and video, and film studies, with expertise across fiction and non-fiction formats.

He has previously served at Inspiria Knowledge Campus and Xavier University Bhubaneswar, contributing to both teaching and production coordination. His industry portfolio includes work as Assistant Cinematographer on feature films and television commercials, as well as Director of Photography for multiple institutional and independent productions.

UGC-NET qualified in Mass Communication and Journalism, Dr. Surin is currently pursuing his PhD and continues to engage in academic research alongside practical filmmaking. His core interests include visual storytelling, lighting design, and contemporary film practice.