Sam Theodere

Senior video editor and cinematographer, 3+ years running productions from brief to delivery. The career path is unusual, graphic design to motion graphics to cinematography to editorial and in practice it means I rarely need to outsource creative decisions. Concept boards, storyboards, set direction, post-production.

I can hold all of it, or hand off selectively. On set I manage multi-camera shoots and direct talent. Off set I lead editorial and have written studio-grade SOPs for in-house teams. I've worked with Birla Estates, Godrej Properties, Tata Housing, and Embassy Group, mostly on deadline-driven campaigns where getting it wrong once is expensive.

Beyond video, I design and build for the web from wireframes and visual design through to final development. My Portfolio is a working example of that, I built it myself, the same way I approach everything else, end-to-end, no handoffs.

Senior Editor & Video Lead at Aranyakaa Farms (2024-07 – Present)

• Spearhead end-to-end video production pipeline for brand communications, digital campaigns, and investor-facing content — from pre-production briefs through final colour-graded deliverables.
• Direct and shoot cinematic brand films, property walkthroughs, and promotional reels using ARRI, RED, and Sony cinema-grade equipment.
• Lead a cross-functional creative team (editors, motion designers, photographers) defining studio SOPs, review workflows, and delivery standards.
• Drive visual consistency across all platforms including social media (Instagram/YouTube), OTT placements, and outdoor LED displays.
• Oversee motion graphics system, typography hierarchy, and colour grading pipeline in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Suite.

Motion Graphic Designer at Aranyakaa Farms (2025-01 – 2025-08)

• Designed animated graphics, kinetic typography, and motion systems for multi-platform digital campaigns.
• Built reusable After Effects templates and project structures, reducing production turnaround time by ~30%.
• Ensured brand consistency and motion language alignment across all client-facing and internal digital assets.

Graphic Designer at Aranyakaa Farms (2024-07 – 2025-01)

• Produced print, digital, and social-first design collateral for real estate campaigns and brand launches.
• Developed visual identity assets, layout systems, and presentation decks for C-suite and investor audiences.

Research Analyst at Altrata (2023-07 – 2024-07)

• Conducted deep-dive market research and competitive data analysis for global financial intelligence reports.
• Synthesised data insights into executive-ready dashboards and strategic briefing documents for senior leadership.

M.Sc Physics