Hi, I'm Hitesh Mestry, a cinematographer based in Toronto and an Affiliate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers.

Over the past few years, I have specialized in narrative and horror short films, including projects like Wolves, Emma, and 3x 48-Hour Film Projects. From the tension of Zombie Dance to the suspense of Murder Mystery, I approach every project with a focus on mood and technical precision.

I believe efficiency breeds creativity. I apply Lean Principles to my on-set workflow, ensuring that we move fast without sacrificing quality. My background in photography taught me to see stories in a single frame, a lesson I carry into every moving image I shoot. Drawing inspiration from Stanley Kubrick's transition from photographer to filmmaker, I strive to make every frame significant.

Before I was confident shooting video, I told stories in stills, directing the cast and cutting the sequence like a scene. A few of those photo stories are here.

If you have a script to visualize or want to talk film over coffee, let's connect. Toronto and the GTA.