Shubham Mahajan
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Filmmaking

Direction · Production · Post Production

The Complete Craft

Cinema is where Shubham Mahajan's creative practice began. His filmmaking experience spans direction, associate direction, production design, sound design, script supervision, cinematography, and post-production, allowing him to approach projects from both creative vision and operational execution.

With an MA in Filmmaking from the University for the Creative Arts, London, complemented by a Diploma in Filmmaking and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, he views the frame through narrative architecture and technical discipline.

Selected Work Screened at BFI London

Three narrative films co-produced in London during postgraduate studies at the University for the Creative Arts, London. Shubham's contributions span Associate Director, Production Designer, Sound Designer, and Script Supervisor.

Your Closet
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London, UK · 2023

Your Closet

Associate Director · Production Designer · Sound Designer

A melancholic family drama set in the UK, Your Closet revolves around an old cupboard that a mother has carefully preserved as a vault of family memories. When the youngest daughter insists that the worn-out cupboard must finally go, a seemingly ordinary decision begins to uncover emotions, secrets, and memories long buried within the family.

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VIKRAM
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London, UK · 2022

VIKRAM

Script Supervisor · Production Designer

A young boy finds himself caught between his own beliefs and a religious tradition being imposed upon him. As his resistance grows into anger and rebellion, tensions within the family escalate, turning a personal struggle into a deep conflict that challenges faith, tradition, and the bonds of family.

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Beyond Broken Threads
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London, UK · 2022

Beyond Broken Threads

Art Director · Production Designer

A grieving widower discovers an old suit that carries the memories of the partner he has lost. As he revisits the moments woven into its fabric, he is forced to confront his grief and the life he left behind. What begins as a journey through memory becomes a struggle between holding on and letting go.

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Your Closet

Associate Director · Production Designer · Sound Designer

A melancholic family drama set in the UK, Your Closet revolves around an old cupboard that a mother has carefully preserved as a vault of family memories. When the youngest daughter insists that the worn-out cupboard must finally go, a seemingly ordinary decision begins to uncover emotions, secrets, and memories long buried within the family.

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Your Closet - BFI London Screening Film Still
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BFI London · Southbank Premiere

VIKRAM

Script Supervisor · Production Designer

A young boy finds himself caught between his personal conviction and a religious tradition being imposed upon him. As his internal resistance escalates into rebellion, family tensions intensify into a poignant struggle over faith, tradition, and the bonds of family.

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BFI London · Southbank Premiere

Beyond Broken Threads

Art Director · Production Designer

A grieving widower discovers an old suit carrying the tactile memories of his departed partner. As he revisits the poignant moments woven into its fabric, his journey becomes a bittersweet struggle between holding on and letting go.

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Beyond Broken Threads Film Still
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BFI London · Southbank Premiere
Technical Practice

Systems & Capabilities

Camera Systems

ARRI Alexa
Large Format & 35mm CinemaARRI Alexa
Canon C300
Narrative & Broadcast RigCanon C300
Canon C70
Compact Gimbal & A-CamCanon C70
Blackmagic URSA
High Dynamic Range CinemaBlackmagic URSA

Editing Suites

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Adobe Premiere ProEditorial & Dynamic Link Workflow
DaVinci ResolveColour Grading & Finishing
Final Cut ProRapid Narrative Assembly
Avid Media ComposerIndustry Standard Feature Cuts
Complete Production Pipeline

Core Filmmaking Disciplines

Direction & Creative Leadership

Direction

01

Guiding creative vision, character psychology, visual rhythm, and on-set performance.

Creative Direction

02

Shaping the overall creative language, visual identity, storytelling approach, and audience experience.

Associate Direction

03

Bridging creative intent with production execution, managing shot continuity, pacing, and on-set coordination.

Art & Acoustic Architecture

Production Design

04

Building visual worlds through sets, props, colour palettes, spatial design, and period detail.

Sound Design

05

Sculpting acoustic atmosphere, dialogue texture, foley, and emotional soundscapes.

Cinematography

06

Designing camera movement, lighting, lens choices, composition, and visual texture.

Supervision & Post Pipeline

Script Supervision

07

Maintaining continuity, dialogue accuracy, coverage tracking, and editorial slating.

Post-Production

08

Shaping the final film through editing, colour grading, sound mixing, finishing, and delivery.

Editorial Supervision

09

Managing cuts, footage organisation, proxies, film length, and collaboration with editors, colourists, and sound designers.

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