Full Time Faculty

Shivakumar Kotagiri
Mr. Shivakumar KotagiriSr. Faculty

Profile

An alumnus of the Film and Television Insitute of India (FTII), Pune, with an academic foundation spanning technology and mass communication (UGC NET qualified), he brings a combined industry practice and higher-education mentorship to the department. Having previously held faculty appointments at institutions including Lovely Professional University and Annapurna College of Film and Media, his teaching bridges rigorous classical film grammar with contemporary digital workflows.

His practical pedagogy is centred around narrative continuity, spatial staging, lighting aesthetics, and precision camera mechanics. Actively working across independent cinema, commercial fiction, and documentary formats, he specializes in large-sensor digital cinema ecosystems, high-dynamic-range color management, and DaVinci Resolve post-production pipelines.

At BVSP, he leads core studio courses, mentors capstone film projects, and oversees academic curriculum developments aligned with contemporary industry standards.

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