Hi, I'm Shaharbin Aboobacker, a cinematographer and filmmaker with over 10 years of experience working across various film formats including 16-35 mm and the latest shooting formats. I have a strong passion for creating visually compelling stories and have worked on diverse projects ranging from short fiction and TV series to commercials and music videos. I am also enthusiastic about emerging technologies and have been one of the first Asian cinematographers to create multiple virtual reality immersive content and have also been on the forefront of beta testing AI applications . I enjoy mentoring upcoming creators and speaking about cinematography, immersive storytelling, and technology, which allows me to share my knowledge and inspire others in the industry. You can check out some of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Shaharbin Aboobacker

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Hi, I'm Shaharbin Aboobacker, a cinematographer and filmmaker with over 10 years of experience working across various film formats including 16-35 mm and the latest shooting formats. I have a strong passion for creating visually compelling stories and have worked on diverse projects ranging from short fiction and TV series to commercials and music videos. I am also enthusiastic about emerging technologies and have been one of the first Asian cinematographers to create multiple virtual reality immersive content and have also been on the forefront of beta testing AI applications . I enjoy mentoring upcoming creators and speaking about cinematography, immersive storytelling, and technology, which allows me to share my knowledge and inspire others in the industry. You can check out some of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Hi, I’m Shaharbin Aboobacker, a cinematographer and filmmaker with over 10 years of experience working across various film formats including 16-35 mm and the latest shooting formats. I have a strong passion for creating visually compelling stories and have worked on diverse projects ranging from short fiction and TV series to commercials and music videos.

I am also enthusiastic about emerging technologies and have been one of the first Asian cinematographers to create multiple virtual reality immersive content and have also been on the forefront of beta testing AI applications . I enjoy mentoring upcoming creators and speaking about cinematography, immersive storytelling, and technology, which allows me to share my knowledge and inspire others in the industry. You can check out some of my work at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced
Gujarati
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Cinematographer at Various projects
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022
Worked on multiple short fiction films, TV series, commercials, and music videos. Handled cameras, lighting, and other film equipment across various formats ranging from 16-35 mm and modern digital shooting technologies. Notable projects include Pratibimb (2020), Gormint (2019), and other productions ranging from 2011 to 2022.
Director / Cinematographer at Various projects
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2017
Directed and served as cinematographer on various fiction and non-fiction films including Jal Hai Toh Kal Hai - A Drop Today An Ocean Tomorrow (2017), Pizza Delivery (2010), and Maelstrom (2009).
Virtual Reality Immersive Content Creator at Various clients
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Created immersive VR content for clients such as Twinings London, Samsung VR, and Facebook VR. Projects include A Day in Assam (2018), Daler Mehndi (2017), and Hero MotoCorp Greenovation 360 (2016).
Production Manager at Digijargon
May 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Managed budgeting and scheduling for several TV shows, coordinated post-production processes from May 2004 to December 2006.
Production Manager at Horseshoe Pictures
June 1, 2005 - October 31, 2006
Managed hiring and crew coordination, oversaw procurement and rental of equipment from June 2005 to October 2006.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma at Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, India
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Master's Degree at University of Mumbai, India
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor's Degree at St Xavier's College, University of Mumbai, India
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Certified Training for Camera Systems, ARRI Academy
January 1, 2013 - June 28, 2025
Certified Multi-Rotor Drone Pilot
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Empanelled Creative Director at National Film Development Corporation of India
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Pratibimb - A reflection

    Pratibimb, a reflection, is the portrait of a woman’s journey from a young girl coming to terms with her changing body to a grown woman facing the hollowness of her obsessions.