Sahil Rony is a renowned cinematographer from Bangladesh, known for Onabrito, Desha: The Leader (2014) and Deyaler Desh (2024). He is an experienced Cinematographer & Director.
Experienced Cinematographer & Director with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and film industry. Skilled in Feature Films, Documentaries, Animation, Cinematography, and Short Films. Strong media and communication professional with a Engineer's degree focused in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from Annapurna International School of Film and Media. "Manush (The soul)" is the first directed short film by him.
Areas of Expertise
• Feature Film Cinematography
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Directing & Visual Storytelling
• Color Grading & Post-Production
• Studio & Field Production
• Team Leadership & Workflow Management
• Aerial (Drone) & Steadicam Operation
Work Experience
Director of Photography and Motion Picture Consultant at Deepto TV
February 27, 2025 - Present·Dhaka, Bangladesh
Liaise with interdisciplinary teams to maintain overall production schedule and to create systems for improved workflow and communication.
Cinematographer at Deepto TV
May 14, 2014 - September 3, 2020·Dhaka, Bangladesh
Manage and be responsible for the production, installation, and maintenance of all studio works, working closely with artists and Directors.
Consultant Cinematographer at USAID Bangladesh (August 2020 – 2024)
Cinematography in visual documentaty in Bangladesh
Short Term Employee at National Geographic India, (January 2022 - April 2022): Cinematography in visual documentaty of the National Geographic India, in Bangladesh, focusing on Mega Factories
Contract Cinematographer – UNDP, Bangladesh (May 2018 - 2024):
Document UNDP’s development projects in Bangladesh through Cinematography, highlighting issues like poverty reduction and climate resilience.
Contract Cinematographer – Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh (2019 - Present): Capture ADB’s development initiatives through visual storytelling, focusing on infrastructure, education, and environmental sustainability.
Consultant Cinematographer– Jogi Motion Studio, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2009 - 2014): Create documentary films and photographic projects, focusing on social, environmental, and humanitarian issues in Bangladesh.
Chief Photographer – Image Bank Photo Agency, Bangladesh (April 2007 - December 2009): Led the photography department, managing a team of photographers and ensuring high-quality visual content production.
Competition Jury Member
• Grand Jury – Global Youth Film Festival-2021, Bangladesh
• Grand Jury – Tomar Chokhe Bangladesh Awards 2024, Bangladesh
I have regularly served as a jury member for various Film Festival organized in Bangladesh from 2007 to 2025.
Film/Video/Multimedia Credit
I have extensive experience in film direction, producing, cinematography, for around a hundred video productions (such as Feature Film, documentary films, NGO/iNGO video documentaries, TVC, OVC and so on)
Film Awards & Recognition
 Best Cinematographer- (Deyaler Desh) 4th Bangladesh Institute of Film and Arts (2025)
 Best Cinematographer- (Deyaler Desh) TRAB Media Iconic Award (2025)
 Best Cinematographer in Rome International Movie Award 2022
 Best Cinematographer & Director Friends View Star Award 2024-Dubai
 Best Director in Festival De Indie 2023,India
 Best Cinematographer in Festival De Indie 2023, India
 T Best Cinematographer in Silver Screen Short Film Awards 2021
 2nd Foreign Short Film in Global Independent Film Festival 2022,India
 Best Director in Rajshahi Film Festival 2021,Bangladesh
 Best Director Super7Shorts in 14th International Film Festival Guwahati 2021,India
 Shortlisted Best Cinematographer (Finalist) at Cannes World Film Festival 2022
 Best short film(Third runner up) in Bangalore International Short Film Award 2020,India
 Best short film on humanity(1st prize) in Sprouting Seed International Short Film Festival 2020,India
 Special screening in Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh 2020
 Official selection in তৃতীয় বাংলাদেশ স্বল্পদৈর্ঘ্য ও প্রামাণ্য চলচ্চিত্র উৎসব ২০২১
Education
• Postgraduate Certificate in Cinematography at Annapurna College of Film and Media, India. Grade: Merit with 64% Marks – Year finished 2007
• Certificate in PROFESSIONAL COURSE ON COLOR GRADING – Pathshala South Asian Media Institute
• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Baghar Para Degree College
Jessore Board, Bangladesh – Year Finish 2001 – Grade 2st Division with 64.1% Marks
• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – Baghar Para Pilot Uccho Biddalay
Jessore Board, Bangladesh – Year Finish 1999 – Grade 2st Division with 66.1% Marks
Membership
Cameraman Association of Bangladesh (CAB) General Secretary
December 31, 2024 – Present
Bangladesh Cinematographers Society (BCS) – Member
Bangladesh Film Directors Association (BFDA) –Member
Directors Guild Bangladesh (BGB) –Member
Bangladesh Photographic Society (BPS) – Life Member
Special Jury Award
মানুষ (the Soul)
10th Ritwik Honorary Award and Film Festival
Rajshahi
2021
Nominee
মানুষ (the Soul)
Cannes World Film Festival
Canne
2021
Official Selection
মানুষ (the Soul)
তৃতীয় বাংলাদেশ স্বল্পদৈর্ঘ্য ও প্রামাণ্য চলচ্চিত্র উৎসব ২০২১
Dhaka
2021
Best short film on humanity(1st prize)
মানুষ (the Soul)
Sprouting Seed International Short Film Festival 2020
2020
Best Cinematography
মানুষ (the Soul)
Silver Screen Short Film Awards 2021
Official Selection
মানুষ (the Soul)
IFFS Asia-Pacific Film Festival 2021
Special screening
মানুষ (the Soul)
Global Youth Film Festival
Bandarban
Best short film (Third runner up)
মানুষ (the Soul)
Bangalore International Short Film Award 2020
Birth Date
October 25, 1983
Nickname
Sahil
Birth City
Jessore
Current City
Dhaka
Hometown
Jessore
Height
5'6"
Gender
Male
Children
Samanta Sahil & Siaam Sahil
Sahil Rony is a renowned cinematographer from Bangladesh, known for Onabrito, Desha: The Leader (2014) and Deyaler Desh (2024). He is an experienced Cinematographer & Director.
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