CV
Bishnu Prasad Ghimire
Godabari-4, Lalitpur
Phone:9851001982 | Email:[email protected]
Professional Summary
Competencies passionate and versatile Filmmaker, Fixer, and Director of Photography (DOP) with over 30 years of experience in the film and media industry. Skilled in visual storytelling, production management, and creating impactful narratives. Adept at collaborating with international teams, managing logistics, and delivering high-quality visuals across diverse genres.
Core Competencies
- Cinematography and Visual Storytelling
- Production Management and Logistics
- Location Scouting and Permits
- Budget Planning and Negotiations
- Camera and Operation (e.g., RED, ARRI, Sony, Canon)
- Lighting Design and Composition
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Post-production Coordination
Professional Experience
- Chief Cameraperson - Nepal 1 Television
- Cinematography for more than 18 Nepali Feature Films
- Freelance Camera – Al Jazeera English, Global Health Media Project, BBC, NHK, German TV, Studio 9 (UK), RTL Germany, SRF, CNA, ITVx News
- Line Production - Tata (Stories of Yodhha), Warner Bros, Eric Valli (Beyond the Clouds),ITV1(Kingdom)
Education
- Bachelor in Arts from Patan Campus, Patan
Trainings Attended
- Lightening System for Cinematography, Pune, India
- Training of Photography and Journalism, (NFJA), Kathmandu
- International Film Workshop 201, Chitwan, Nepal
Awards and Recognitions
- Top 20 audience favorite Hotdocs 2024 for Devi Documentary
- God's Buffalo Favorite Movie of AnimalFabula22
- God's Buffalo Honoured with a Special Jury Mention in BANNFF
- Kimff-Best Documentary Nepal Panorama 2021 for God’s Buffalo Documentary
- ICIMOD Mountain Film Award 2021 for God’s Buffalo Documentary
- New York Film Festival Silver Award - Cinematography, Dirty Games
- Bronze Award, Nepal’s Child Brides in New York Film Festival (2019)
- Jury Member, Short Film Competition 2019,Nepal Army
- Jury Member of NEFTA Award 2016
- Emmy Nominated (2016) News Reportage on Nepal’s Earthquake
- Critics Award Best TVC Cameraperson of the Year (2014) for Jagadamba Steel TVC
- National Award Best Cinematography (2011) for Feature Film Andaaz
Professional Association
- Visiting Professor at Oscar International College of Film Studies, Kathmandu
- Technical Advisor of Buddha Community Television, Butwal
- Technical Advisor of Gandaki Television, Pokhara
- Technical Advisor/Trainer of Nepal Police
- Professor at Everest Film Academy
Languages
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Nepali
- Good command in Hindi and can understand Bengali, Maithali, Bhojpuri and Abadhi
- Professor at Everest Film Academy