My Name is Nandan Lawande, I am originally from Goa, India and I work as a Director of Photography based in Los Angeles, CA. With over six years of experience in the film industry I strongly believe to deliver stories with the help of visual medium for Awareness. I feel that a film holds the power to greatly influence a man out of his/her own reality. With this belief my body of work comprises films that echo the unheard issues around the globe. Such examples include: ‘Fear of Darkness,’ a film based on the killing of George Floyd and attacks the central theme of Agoraphobia and had a successful run across the film festival circuit with Achievements like Best Short film at the Miami for Social Change and many others. My film ‘Bare,’ a drama based on breast cancer was screened at the Awareness Film Fest in LA. Apart from films my work is recognized in the Music Video industry wherein he has worked with various Local and International Artists such as Diljit Dosanjh for his latest album ‘Lover,’ alongside Director Rahul Dutta and 80-90, A music video that was released on Warner music Globally with Director David J Redman. My projects include one TV series along with a feature film for the year of 2022 and 2023. Moreover, My latest film ‘Retrieval,’has been announced as a British Short film Awards Finalist and was also Screened at the Prestigious Golden State Film Festival at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 

I am a Dedicated and Hardworking Cinematographer with a Passion Of telling stories through a visual medium and getting the Director’s vision on screen. Having a high knowledge about the latest technology being used along with the process and workflows of different camera systems. Attention to detail and speedy work with crew is my Forte. I strongly Believe in “Teamwork makes the Dream work”.