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I am Suman Raju, a freelance Wildlife Filmmaker and Cameraman specialising in Natural History Filmmaking.

I bring a wealth of experience in handling Long lenses, Remote Camera traps, Gimbals, Drones and 360 VR Cameras. I have had the privilege of contributing my expertise to numerous prestigious Landmark series projects for broadcasters like the BBC NHU, Disney Nature and Apple TV+

Over the course of more than a decade, I have embarked on incredible journeys to rainforests, grasslands, towering snow mountains, wetlands, saltwater lagoons, and mangroves, all in the name of documenting the beauty of our natural world. My love for nature has led me to traverse 40 + National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, where I have diligently recorded the diverse wildlife and breathtaking forest landscapes and wild life that grace the landscapes of India.

This passion for exploration has also driven me to venture into over 20+ countries and explore more than 100 destinations within India. My camera may have come into my life later, but my unwavering interest in wildlife inspired me to become a trained Naturalist in the heart of Central Indian Jungles, specifically at Satpura National Park in India. This wildlife journey laid the foundation for my expertise in capturing the behavior of various species and understanding the intricate workings of ecosystems, ultimately enhancing my ability to predict species behavior while filming.

As an independent Natural History and Conservation Filmmaker, my primary aim is to craft narratives that ignite a sense of urgency for conservation action.

Projects:

BBC - ASIA - Landmark series 2022-2023 ( Releasing Dec 2024 )

Produced by: BBC NHU
Role : Camera Trapping / Aerials
This is a landmark 7-part series for BBC One, we take audiences on an epic odyssey, unveiling the secret and spectacular wildlife of this alluring yet enigmatic continent.

Dinsey Nature - Tiger on the Rise 2022-2023 ( Released 22 April 2024 )

Produced by : Wildstar Films
Role : Primary Cameraman DSLR Camera Trapping / Aerials / Long Lens
‘Tigers on the Rise’ is a feature-length companion documentary about tiger conservation, to accompany the feature-length film ‘Tiger’ for Disney Nature.

Project Tiger 2021- 2023 Feature Length Documentary ( Released Nov 2023 )

Produced by : Nature in Focus
Role : Primary Cameraman Long Lens / Aerials / DSLR Camera Trapping
4k Blue Chip Film Celebrating 50 Years of Project Tiger directed by Kalyan Varma

The extraordinary untold story of India’s audacious mission to save a global icon from extinction India’s flagship “Project Tiger” is the largest and most ambitious conservation project in history. Its success is celebrated around the world, but until now, the full story of this remarkable achievement has remained out of the public eye.

Over these 50 years, the world has lost almost two-thirds of its wildlife population, and yet, in the same time, India has doubled its tiger population and is now home to over 70% of the world’s remaining wild tigers.

It is an extraordinary achievement.

Wild Tamil Nadu 2020 - 2024 Blue Chip Film (In Production)

Produced by : Nature in Focus
Role : Cameraman Long Lens / Aerials
Wild Tamil Nadu - 4K Blue Chip Natural history documentary directed by Kalyan Varma.

The Secret Life of Bhopal Tigers 2019 - 2022 (Released July 2023)

Produced by : Nature Candid Productions in Collaboration with MP Forest Department
Role : Director and Principal Cameraman
How tigers have adapted to live in Urban Landscape, Their journey from Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary to Urban Landscape

The Real Jungle Book - 2023 ( Released Oct 2023 )

Produced by : ORF - Universum - Austria
Role : Secondary Cameraman
The Real Jungle Book is a captivating feature film documentary that delves into the untamed beauty of the natural world, bringing to life the extraordinary stories of wildlife in their native habitats

Gharials 2021-2024 ( In Production)

Produced by : Nature in Focus
Role : Cameraman Long Lens / Aerials / DSLR Camera Trapping
A Conservation film on Gharial of Chambal River

Smooth Coated Otters - Ambassadors of Our Wetlands 2019-2020 (Completed)

Produced by : Nature Candid Productions
Role : Director and Principal Cameraman
A Conservation Documentary on Smooth Coated Otters in River Tungabhadra

Testimonials

Rob Sullivan | Series Producer & Director | Wildstar Films

Suman did a fantastic job for us on Disneynature ‘Tigers on the Rise’. He was extremely professional, dedicated and delivered the goods. Suman combines a highly technical mind with a photographer’s eye and a great nose for a story. We were delighted with the results and really enjoyed collaborating with Suman at every stage of the process. 

Emma Hatherly |  Producer & Director | BBC NHU

Suman always maintains a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and is dedicated to getting the best shots. He is excellent with people, good at managing teams and motivating individuals to work hard. Suman is very technical and highly skilled at working with camera traps, achieving impressive results. It has been a pleasure to work with Suman on our BBC wildlife documentary.

Destinations Travelled  in India

Destinations Travelled Abroad