Shaharbin Aboobacker

As a seasoned cinematographer with a Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography from the prestigious Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, a member of CILECT film schools, I bring a wealth of experience in film production and a deep understanding of visual effects. I am a permanent resident of Canada, having moved here just over a month ago, and I am thrilled at the prospect of contributing to the Canadian VFX industry.

Throughout my career, I have been part of several projects that required significant VFX work in post-production. This has given me the opportunity to work closely with various professionals in the VFX pipeline, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the process from pre-production to post-production.

My career has been marked by a commitment to technological innovation. I am proud to be one of the first Indian cinematographers to delve into virtual reality, and among the first Asian filmmakers to have their work premiere on Samsung VR. This pioneering spirit extends to my proficiency in a range of post-production software including Da Vinci Resolve, Unreal Engine, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, Mocha Pro, and Mistika VR, and my early adoption of AI applications such as Stable Diffusion, Mid-journey, RunwayML, and NeRF capture as a beta tester.

In addition to my practical experience, I have pursued theoretical knowledge and professional development throughout my career. I hold an ARRI Academy certification for camera systems, demonstrating my understanding of the technical aspects of cinematography that are crucial to the VFX process.

My leadership skills have been honed through managing diverse teams and projects. My experience ranges from directing and shooting a variety of projects including short fiction, non-fiction, commercials and music videos, to creating immersive virtual reality content for clients such as Twinings London and Samsung VR. I have also demonstrated my leadership skills in my roles at Digijargon, Horseshoe Pictures Pvt. Ltd., and Neosworld, where I oversaw production activities, developed project proposals, and managed client relationships.

I am prepared for the demands of this role, including daily overtime and weekend work, and I am comfortable working on a computer for extended periods. I am also fluent in multiple languages, which I believe will be an asset in communicating with international teams and clients.

Cinematographer

• Pratibimb (2020), Short Fiction
• Gormint (2019), Amazon Prime Web-Series, Second Unit DoP
• Mujhe Chand Chahiye (2017), Short Fiction
• Lootere (2016), TV Series
• Be Positive (2016), Short Fiction
• The Spoken Word (2016), Short Fiction
• Widows of 1984 (2015), Non-Fiction
• Married (2014), 35mm Short Fiction
• Aabortan (2011), 35mm Short Fiction
• Do Re Mi Fa (2011), Experimental Non-Fiction
• Commercials for Amazon, Chevrolet, Lexus, Kotak Bank among others 2012-2022)
• Music videos for Andhropa & Karasvic aerial dance studio (2022)

Director / Cinematographer 

• Jal Hai Toh Kal Hai - A Drop Today An Ocean Tomorrow (2017), Non-Fiction Feature
• Pizza Delivery (2010), Short Fiction
• Maelstrom (2009), Short Fiction

Virtual Reality Immersive Content Creator

• A Day in Assam (2018), Non-Fiction, Twinings London
• Daler Mehndi - Music Video (2017), Samsung VR
• Hero MotoCorp Greenovation 360 (2016), Facebook VR

DIGIJARGON
May 2004 - Dec 2006

•   Oversaw all production activities and administrative work
•   Developed project proposals, supervised and coordinated assignments
•   Followed up with clients for invoices
•   Provided client servicing and guidance to internal staff

HORSESHOE PICTURES PVT. LTD
June 2005 - Oct 2006

•   Responsible for pre-production planning, accounts, and marketing strategy
•   Followed up with clients for invoices
•   Provided client servicing and guidance

NEOSWORLD 
Jan 2001- Feb 2002

•   Managed overseas operations and client servicing
•   Followed up with clients for invoices

• Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, 2013
• Master’s Degree in Commerce, University of Mumbai, 2008
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management Studies, St Xavier’s College, University of Mumbai, 2004

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Training for Camera Systems, ARRI Academy
• Certified Multi-Rotor Drone Pilot, 2018
• Empanelled Creative Director at National Film Development Corporation of India (2015-2017)