UNNI RAV//
UNNI RAV//
Cinematographer

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Indie Features & Short Films

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About

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RÉSUMÉ - Updated November 2023

Unni Rav (Unnikrishnan Raveendranathen) is an established cinematographer based in the Bay Area, CA, and the founder of Visual Narrative Films. Unni is recognized for his versatile work across independent features, narrative shorts, documentaries, commercials, and corporate films. His portfolio includes a diverse range of clients, from major brands like Burger King, Build Your Dreams (BYD), Macy’s Inc., Calvin Klein, and Harley Davidson as well as humanitarian organizations like Doctors Without Borders and Humanity & Inclusion – Handicap International to name a few. His recent feature documentary Beyond Bars, directed by renowned director Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films, has made a significant impact on the U.S. political landscape. His other impactful works, including Magnitude 7.0 – Haiti and World War II Veterans – India, reflect his deep commitment to storytelling that centers on human resilience, garnering him widespread recognition and numerous honors throughout his career.

IN-SHORT

  • 10+ Years of Experience in the Film Industry

  • Fluent in Arri, Red, BMCC, Sony & Canon OS

  • Own: Arri Alexa Mini, DZOFILM Vespid Prime Cinema 7-Lens Kit, etc.

  • Ronin / Movi Operator

  • A Strong Network of Production Contacts

  • Street Photographer

PRESS

COMMERCIALS

  • Harbor House Life - Brand Commercial (2025) - Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Madison Park Modern Living - Product Commercial (2025) - Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Bloom Energy, Quanta Computer USA Inc (2024) - Powering Solution Corporate Film - Director: Ashay Javadekar 

  • Harbor House Inn, Boutique Resort - Online Branding (2024) - Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Speck Products - Brand Commercial (2024) - Company: StudioB Films, Director: Nina Rappaport Rowan

  • Bloom Energy (2024) - Brand & Production Pipeline of Green Energy Company (2023) - Director: Ashay Javadekar 

  • SHIP8 - Automated Logistics Solutions (2023) - Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • AuthenticID, Inc. (2022) - StudioB Films, Director: Nina Rappaport Rowan

  • Amazon FBA (2022) Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Croscill Brand Commercial (2022), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • UPE-NDNOW App/Brand Commercial (2021), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Clean Spaces Brand Commercial (2021), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Beautyrest i-Magnet Curtains (2021), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Comfort Spaces - Amazon FBA (2021), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Serta Mattress Pad (2021), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Pizzeria Halt (2020), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • BYD Electric Truck Launch & Lifestyle Commercial (2019), Company: Duvera 

  • Degree of Comfort Weighted Blanket (2019), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Harbor House Inn Brand Commercial (2019), Company: Sync Design Inc,. Director: Edmund Jin 

  • PowerGolf, Piston-Powered Club Brand Commercial (2019), Company: Unni Productions 

  • Friends Forever Pet Products (2019), Company: Amazon & Sync Design Inc,.

  • Beautyrest Sheets (2019), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Modsy App & Brand Commercial (2018), Company: DUVERA & Unni Productions 

  • VENN Brand Launch (2018), Company: Unni Productions 

  • Harbor House Life (2017), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • RealWear Brand Commercial (2016), Company: Unni Productions 

  • WebPass Google Fiber (2016), Company: Unni Productions 

  • INK+IVY Furniture Brand Commercial (2017), Company: Sync Design Inc,.

  • Starborad Tac Brand Commercial (2015), Company: Unni Productions 

  • Burger King (2014), Company: Noel Barnhurst Studios, Director: Noel Barnhurst

Independent Feature & Short Films

Behind The Scenes // Unni Rav