Shubham Mahajan
05 / The Record

The Record

Education, formal industry endorsements, technical certifications, and the unseen labor behind the frame. This is the scaffolding upon which the final image rests.

01 / Foundation

Education

My structural engineering background provides a disciplined foundation that meets the creative language of filmmaking, allowing for a rigorous yet fluid approach to visual storytelling.

MA Filmmaking
University for the Creative Arts, London
Diploma in Filmmaking
Film & Direction Studies
Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Structural & Systems Engineering
02 / Industry Recognition

Formal Acknowledgments

Direct social shares and public endorsements from acclaimed Indian filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and Hansal Mehta.

Vishal Bhardwaj@vishalrbhardwaj
Hansal Mehta@mehtahansal
Instagram ShareDirector · Composer
Vishal Bhardwaj Instagram mention
Vishal BhardwajPublic Mention
Instagram ShareDirector · Producer
Hansal Mehta Instagram mention
Hansal MehtaPublic Mention
03 / Technical Authorizations & SISO Qualifications

Equipment Mastery & Industry Standards

Official technical qualifications and operational authorizations certified by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA London / Farnham), validating hands-on mastery across Tier-1 cinema systems, gaffer lighting grids, production sound recorders, and soundstages.

24Certifications
UCALondon / SISO
Tier-1ARRI / Sound Devices
Cinema Cameras SISO Verified

ARRI Alexa Mini Cinema Camera

ARRI Alexa Mini (Super 35mm)

Certified operational competence on the ARRI Alexa Mini cinema camera system, including Log-C sensor calibration, frame rate configurations, and cinema rigging.

ARRIRAW & ProRes CodecsLog-C Exposure Indexing+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Cinema Cameras SISO Verified

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Cinema System

Certified operation for high-frame-rate 4.6K Super 35 acquisition, Blackmagic RAW color science, and dynamic studio configurations.

4.6K BRAW 12-bitHigh Frame Rate (300fps)+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Cinema Cameras SISO Verified

Canon Cinema EOS C70 Cine Kit

Canon EOS C70 RF-Mount Cinema Camera

Authorized production training on the Canon C70 4K DGO sensor, C-Log2/C-Log3 gamuts, and high-speed documentary rigging.

Dual Gain Output (DGO)Canon Log 2 & Log 3+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Cinema Cameras SISO Verified

Canon EOS C300 Mk1 Documentary System

Canon Cinema EOS C300

Certified documentary field kit operation, broadcast MXF workflows, and handheld ergonomic configuration.

Broadcast 50Mbps MXFCanon Log Gamma+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Optics & Glass SISO Verified

PL Mount Film Lens Set

Professional Cinema PL Prime & Zoom Lenses

Authorized optical calibration, flange focal depth alignment, matte box installation, and follow-focus gearing on cinema primes.

Flange Depth CalibrationFollow Focus & Wireless FIZ+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Optics & Glass SISO Verified

EF Mount Cinema & Stills Lens System

Canon L-Series & Cinema EF Primes

Certified handling, electronic aperture linkage, and optical performance calibration across Canon L-Series prime and telephoto optics.

Electronic Iris ControlSpeed Booster Optimization+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Camera Systems SISO Verified

Wireless Camera Transmission & Accessories

Teradek Wireless Video & Remote Focus Systems

Certified low-latency zero-delay wireless video transmitter setup, director video village distribution, and remote focus links.

Zero-Delay HD WirelessDirector Village Rigging+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Lighting Architecture SISO Verified

Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Hard RGBWW LED

Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Hard RGBWW Panel

Certified operation of high-output RGBWW punch panels, CCT color temperature tuning (2700K–10000K), and wireless CRMX/DMX control.

RGBWW Color Gamut (Full Spectrum)CCT & HSI Modes+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Lighting Architecture SISO Verified

Litepanels Gemini 2x1 LED Soft Panel

Litepanels Gemini 2x1 Cinematic Soft Light

Certified operation for high-fidelity soft key lighting, skin tone reproduction, diffuser grids, and flicker-free high-speed sync.

Soft Natural Skin DiffusionHigh CRI/TLCI 97++2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Lighting Architecture SISO Verified

Litepanels Studio X4 Bi-Color Fresnels

Litepanels Studio X4 LED Bi-Color Fresnel Series

Certified studio gaffer operation on true optical glass Fresnels, beam angle spotting/flooding, and barn-door light shaping.

Optical Glass Fresnel BeamBarn Door Light Shaping+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Lighting Architecture SISO Verified

DMG Lumière DASH Pocket & Quad LED CRMX

DMG DASH CRMX Multi-Light Studio System

Certified operation on MIX technology 6-chip LEDs, quad-panel array linking, dot-light diffusion, and wireless app gaffing.

Rosco MIX 6-Chip Color EngineWireless CRMX & Bluetooth App+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Lighting Architecture SISO Verified

Kino Flo Studio Lighting Systems

Kino Flo 4Bank & Dimmable Fixtures

Certified studio lighting setup, ballast regulation, color temperature tube calibration, and soft wrapping portrait lighting.

True Match Lamp Color TubesIndividual Lamp Switching+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Lighting Architecture SISO Verified

Nanlite Forza 60B Bi-Color (3-Light Kit)

Nanlite Forza 60B Compact Bi-Color COB Kit

Certified operation of 3-point portable LED setups, Bowens mount modifiers, parabolic softboxes, and battery-powered run-and-gun lighting.

3-Point Key/Fill/Hair LightingBi-Color 2700K–6500K COB+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Lighting Architecture SISO Verified

Cineo Maverick Cinema High-Output LED

Cineo Maverick Remote Phosphor LED

Certified operational competence in remote phosphor illumination, delivering ultra-stable color rendering and high-lumen output.

Remote Phosphor TechnologyConstant Color Temperature+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Production Sound SISO Verified

Sound Devices 633 Production Mixer & Recorder

Sound Devices 633 6-Input / 10-Track Field Recorder

Certified master operational competence on Sound Devices flagship field recorder, including 10-track polyphonic WAV recording, ultra-low-noise preamps, and SMPTE timecode sync.

10-Track Polyphonic 24-bit WAVAmbient Timecode Generator & Jam Sync+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Production Sound SISO Verified

Sennheiser ew100 G4 Wireless Radio Mic System

Sennheiser EW 100 G4 UHF Wireless Lavalier Kits

Certified multi-channel UHF frequency bank scanning, RF interference management, transmitter sensitivity calibration, and bodypack mic placement.

UHF RF Frequency CoordinationMicrophone Sensitivity & Gain Staging+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Production Sound SISO Verified

Boom Poles & Directional Shotgun Microphones

Carbon Fiber Boom Poles & Sennheiser MKH Shotguns

Certified boom pole cueing, shock-mount damping, blimp wind-protection rigging, and acoustic axis tracking for dialogue.

Acoustic Axis TrackingRycote Blimp & Deadcat Rigging+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Grip & Movement SISO Verified

Shark Carbon Fiber Cinema Slider System

iFootage Shark Slider S1 Pro System

Certified track extension installation, flywheel inertia balance, seamless parallax tracking, and heavy cinema payload calibration.

Flywheel Inertia DampingParallax Tracking Belts+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Grip & Movement SISO Verified

Miller Professional Fluid Head Tripod Systems

Miller Compass Fluid Head & Carbon Fiber Legs

Certified counterbalance selection, pan/tilt fluid drag calibration, spreader stabilization, and heavy camera safety locking.

Multi-tier Counterbalance DragTrue Fluid Pan/Tilt Damping+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Monitoring & Calibration SISO Verified

Professional Production Film Monitors & LUTs

SmallHD & Atomos High-Bright Production Monitors

Certified false color exposure calibration, 3D LUT loading, waveform/vectorscope analysis, and daylight viewable monitor rigging.

False Color Exposure MappingCustom 3D LUT Profiles+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Soundstages & Facilities SISO Verified

B32 Moving Image Soundstage Studio Induction

UCA B32 Soundstage, Overhead Grid & Infinity Cyc

Certified soundstage operational induction: overhead lighting grid power distribution, green screen infinity cyc lighting, and set acoustic isolation.

Overhead Grid Rigging & Safety ChainsChroma Green Cyc Balancing+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Soundstages & Facilities SISO Verified

G12 Moving Image Studio (KN Singh Studio)

K.N. Singh Moving Image Soundstage & Control Suite

Authorized soundstage access and management for complex theatrical set builds, multicam setups, and spatial acoustic containment.

Theatrical Set Construction ProtocolStudio Multicam Routing+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
Safety & Compliance SISO Verified

Set Safety, Risk Assessment & Protocol (RA Approved)

Production Health, Safety & Compliance Protocol

Formal accreditation in film production Risk Assessment (RA Approved), hazards mitigation, electrical safety, stunt coordination, and set compliance.

Formal Production Risk Assessment (RA)Electrical Safety & Cable Management+2 more
UCA LondonView Certificate
04 / Background

PerformanceBackground

A decade of movement practice and one year of Theatre experience deeply influence my understanding of rhythm, blocking, and the physical language of cinema.

Contemporary
Freestyle
Lyrical
Hip-Hop
Indian Folk
Theatre (1 Year)
05 / Recognition

International Recognition

South Korea Nomination

International Youth Fellowship

Recognized for cultural contribution and leadership potential within the global creative community.

Methodology & Core Principles

The Multidisciplinary Framework

How disparate disciplines—engineering, cinema, movement, and luxury operations—converge into a unified, high-precision creative practice.

01Civil Engineering Discipline

Systems Thinking & Structural Logic

Applying the analytical rigor of engineering to production architecture. Every film set, multi-camera shoot, or high-budget campaign is approached with systematic planning, structural discipline, and resource optimization.

02Dance & Theatre Background

Rhythm, Movement & Blocking

Over a decade of national-level dance training and theatre experience informs a visceral understanding of physical staging, scene pacing, and actor kinetics—ensuring visual storytelling flows with natural rhythm.

03Central London Luxury Operations

Discretion & Forbes-Standard Execution

Managing A-list talent, international film junkets, and diplomatic guests to Forbes-level luxury and LQA hospitality standards—executing high-pressure operations with absolute confidentiality and poise.

04Documentary & Narrative Cinema

Human-Centred Observation

Grounded in the core philosophy to observe, anticipate, and capture authentic human moments without artificial staging—bringing emotional authenticity to both independent films and high-scale commercial campaigns.

Institutional Affiliations & Recognitions
British Film InstituteScreened & Supported
BBC DocumentariesProduction Contribution
UCA LondonMaster of Arts in Filmmaking
Forbes / LQA StandardsLuxury Hospitality Protocol
International Youth FellowshipIndia Nominee (South Korea)