--- title: "Cinematic Filmmaker and Photographer in Mumbai | Sarun" description: "Experience high-energy cinematic filmmaking and moody photography in Mumbai. From brand films to street stories, I capture the essence of every frame." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/featured last_updated: 2025-09-26 --- # Cinematic Films and Visual Stories from Mumbai Tribe Verified · Award-winning creator, trusted by Realme India By [Sarun Jayaprakash](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay) · Shoots across Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹10K Per Session (2-3 Hours) (estimate) Part of [Commercial, Portrait & Event Photography](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/gallery) I blend fast-paced editing with raw, emotive storytelling to capture the soul of Mumbai. From high-energy festival coverage to moody urban portraits, here is a collection of the moments that define my craft. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is my style in a nutshell. Life moves fast, and I capture it with quick cuts, moody colors, and a cinematic feel that makes every moment feel significant.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e63f7f2-2e4a-4e0c-89a0-764c02b24ce2) - [Video: For this collaboration with 7Artisans, I created a short film to launch their 18mm lens. We hit the streets of Mumbai to show how this compact lens can capture the grand scale of the city, from the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to candid street interactions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c28b7fd-206e-47c6-84ac-3f89db96bbe7) - ![Capturing the final moments of the Ganesh Visarjan at sunset. This shot is all about the scale, the devotion, and the beautiful, bittersweet feeling as the sky turns pink over the Arabian Sea.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2bd30881-ea5f-4a92-ac0a-2b39941f12ca) - ![A moody, cinematic portrait taken in Mumbai for a realme campaign. I focused on using the architectural background and soft, natural light to create a thoughtful and engaging image that feels like a still from a movie.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1eb123d6-20c4-4e8b-b976-34da05692feb) - ![This was a fun one. I transformed my room into a Martian landscape to create this shot for the realme Narzo. It shows how I can build a creative concept from scratch to make a product look out of this world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1f7ed1c-5f4b-464d-8627-98c0dbaf2341) - [Video: From the behind the scenes chaos to the final polished shot, this is how I create cool, fast paced bike videos. This project for Benelli was all about capturing the speed and freedom of the ride.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f696f9f0-01ec-4cf0-9599-9e11cbbfe228) - [Video: Goodbyes are tough. This film captures the emotional farewell during the Ganpati Visarjan. The Marathi words, "Ajun thodasa thamb na" (just wait a bit more), reflect that collective feeling of wanting the festival to last just a little longer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e893c96-f2dd-4236-8028-b82f90ab9c60) - [Video: A short film from my trip to Colombo, Sri Lanka. I focused on capturing the golden hour at Galle Face Green, where the city comes alive. It’s about the small stories: kids playing, vendors selling food, and people watching the sunset.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/222b6d45-8271-4945-87ed-1bfad55cf606) ## About Featured I don't just point and shoot. Whether I'm building a DIY Martian landscape for a product film or chasing the perfect sunrise at the Gateway of India, every frame is planned with a specific narrative in mind. I believe in color grading that sets a mood, so expect your final deliverables to feel like scenes from a movie rather than raw documentation. My approach combines a background in pharmacy with a self-taught filmmaker's eye. I treat every project as a piece of visual poetry. For brand work, I emphasize high-retention editing, keeping viewers hooked through quick cuts and rhythmic audio sync. I rely on the Sony A7 IV for its incredible dynamic range, and for commercial projects, I frequently integrate drone footage to elevate the production value. My post-production workflow happens in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro, where I spend hours perfecting the color grade to ensure that cinematic look which has become my signature style. Living and shooting in Mumbai means I'm comfortable with chaos. Whether it is the intense energy of Ganesh Visarjan or a quiet product shoot in a studio, I adapt to the environment to get the shot. I am not looking for perfect conditions; I am looking for authentic emotions. If you have a concept, let us sketch it out. I have done everything from street-level photography to complex studio setups, and I am ready to help you tell your story. ## About Sarun Jayaprakash I’m Sarun, a Mumbai-based filmmaker who started with a borrowed camera and a lot of curiosity. I love finding the cinematic story in the middle of city chaos, whether it's a festival procession or a product shoot. [See all of Sarun Jayaprakash's services](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay) ## More from Commercial, Portrait & Event Photography by Sarun Jayaprakash - [Brand & Product Cinematics](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/brand-product-cinematics) - [Creative Product Photography](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/creative-product-photography) - [Cinematic & Moody Portraits](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/cinematic-moody-portraits) - [Mumbai's Heartbeat: Ganesh Chaturthi](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/mumbai-s-heartbeat-ganesh-chaturthi) - [Corporate & Launch Events](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/corporate-launch-events) - [Travel & Street Stories](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/travel-street-stories) - [The Process: Behind The Scenes](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-portrait-event-photography/the-process-behind-the-scenes) ## More services by Sarun Jayaprakash - [Commercial & Social Video Production](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/commercial-social-video-production) - [Video Post-Production](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/video-post-production) - [Aerial (Drone) Videography & Photography](https://mytribe.in/mr.flatlay/aerial-drone-videography-photography) ## Similar work from other experts - [Featured Commercial Photography and Brand Campaigns](https://mytribe.in/lightsandsmilesofficial/commercial-corporate-photography/featured) by Lights and Smiles · Commercial & Corporate Photography · On-location shoots across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [Featured Cinematic Photography & Films](https://mytribe.in/vikram_bawa/film-video-production/featured) by Vikram Bawa · Film & Video Production · Studio in Tardeo, Mumbai; Travels across India for shoots - [Featured Candid Photography & Cinematic Portraits](https://mytribe.in/ankish.photographs/couples-pre-wedding-photoshoot/featured) by Ankish Patel · Couples & Pre-Wedding Photoshoot · Shoots across Mumbai and Lonavala - [Featured Wedding Moments & Cinematic Highlights](https://mytribe.in/melroycreadophotography/wedding-cinematography/featured) by Melroy Creado · Wedding Cinematography · Available for shoots in Mumbai, Goa, and across India - [Featured Photography and Commercial Video Work](https://mytribe.in/amankurienstudio/portrait-personal-branding-photography/featured) by Aman Kurien · Portrait & Personal Branding Photography · Shoots across Mumbai, Dubai, and pan-India - [Featured Photography Portfolio in Mumbai](https://mytribe.in/vrutikadoshiphotography/commercial-brand-photography/featured) by Vrutika Doshi · Commercial & Brand Photography · Studio in Matunga East and on-location shoots across Mumbai ## Book To book Sarun Jayaprakash, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hey%20Sarun%2C%20saw%20your%20work%20in%20the%20Featured%20gallery%20and%20loved%20the%20cinematic%20style.%20I'd%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20project%20I%20have%20in%20mind.)