Ayan Saxena(I)
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Ayan Saxena is an award-winning Indian cinematographer based in Mumbai. An alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, his work is defined by a deep commitment to narrative-driven visual storytelling.
Ayan's evocative approach to lighting and composition garnered critical acclaim early in his career, earning him the Best Cinematography honor at the Critics' Choice Awards for the celebrated short film "The East Wind," as well as a Special Jury Mention for "The Beaten Path" at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. Building on this momentum, his notable narrative feature credits include the Amazon Prime Video release "Subedaar" (2026) and the action-romance feature "Laikey Laika."
In the commercial sphere, he has translated his distinct visual storytelling to campaigns for major brands, including Swiggy, Uber, Britannia, Horlicks, Amazon, Asian Paints, and Hyundai. Known for an aesthetic that seamlessly blends striking framing with raw emotional intimacy, Saxena relies on a deeply intuitive on-set approach, consistently elevating the visual language of his projects through close and dynamic collaboration with his directors.
Ayan's evocative approach to lighting and composition garnered critical acclaim early in his career, earning him the Best Cinematography honor at the Critics' Choice Awards for the celebrated short film "The East Wind," as well as a Special Jury Mention for "The Beaten Path" at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. Building on this momentum, his notable narrative feature credits include the Amazon Prime Video release "Subedaar" (2026) and the action-romance feature "Laikey Laika."
In the commercial sphere, he has translated his distinct visual storytelling to campaigns for major brands, including Swiggy, Uber, Britannia, Horlicks, Amazon, Asian Paints, and Hyundai. Known for an aesthetic that seamlessly blends striking framing with raw emotional intimacy, Saxena relies on a deeply intuitive on-set approach, consistently elevating the visual language of his projects through close and dynamic collaboration with his directors.
