About this opportunity

Location: Kerala, India
Company: auster
Type: Freelance
Timeline: 4–6 month project
Rate: Negotiable

Follow the story from the first cut to the final reveal. We need someone who can make the process feel alive.

Some stories can’t be told in one frame. Over the next 4–6 months, you’ll capture the auster.fund winner’s project as it takes shape, turning months of work into a visual story our audience can feel.

auster is a network and creative incubator for South Asian creators, connecting makers to resources, opportunities, and each other through our store, fund, publication, and network.

You will follow the auster.fund winner’s journey from start to finish, capturing process videos, time-lapses, behind-the-scenes moments, and still photography. Your footage should set a strong emotional tone and narrative, showing the project’s evolution through visually striking storytelling.

Deliverables will include:

Short-form videos for social media
Still photography for web and publication
Longer edits that capture the full scope of the project

Key responsibilities:

Be present for every turning point, from early sketches to the final showcase
Build a visual language that ties the whole journey together
Produce process videos, time-lapse sequences, and BTS footage
Set a strong emotional tone through framing, pacing, and sound design
Deliver short-form edits optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
Produce longer narrative cuts for auster’s website and publication
Work closely with the auster creative team to plan the content schedule and narrative arc
Deliver all raw footage and final edits with cleared usage rights
Provide your own camera, lenses, audio, and lighting equipment
Travel to project locations within Kerala as needed

What we offer:

Creative freedom to shape the narrative and tone of the documentation
Collaboration with auster’s founder and creative team
Visibility for your work across auster’s global audience
Flexible schedule aligned with project milestones

Requirements:

Must be based in Kerala and willing to travel within the state
Proven experience in both videography and photography
Strong portfolio of process-based or documentary storytelling
An eye for capturing both the craft and the culture surrounding the work
Proficiency in video editing and basic sound design
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Own professional-grade photo/video and audio gear

To apply:

Click “apply now” and send us these documents:

Your portfolio
1–2 examples of similar long-term project documentation or process storytelling

If shortlisted, you will be given a paid test project to gauge compatibility before proceeding further.

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Videographer / Photographer