Kartik Vijay
- Mar 7, 2024
- 1 min read
Based in Mumbai
Kartik Vijay ISC holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts from the Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, followed by formal cinematography training at The Los Angeles Film School under the mentorship of John Bailey, ASC, and Michael Barrett, ASC.
An independent cinematographer for close to 21 years, he has shot 14 feature films and over 450 commercials, alongside various short films.
In advertising, his work includes films for Flipkart ‘Wish Chain’, Mumbai Mirror ‘I Am Mumbai’, Times of India ‘I Lead India’, Borosil Restaurant, and Bengal Tourism, among others. His commercial work has been recognised internationally, including at the Cannes Lions.
Kartik’s advertising portfolio spans a wide range of brands, with prominent campaigns including Acko Insurance, Oppo (Diwali campaigns), Bachpan Manao, Ashok Leyland, Facebook, Milton, Titan Raga, Bengal Tourism, Bournvita, Mumbai Mirror, Prudential, Peter England, Micromax, Mahindra, and MP Tourism
In addition to his ad work, Kartik has also made his mark in cinema: notable feature credits include Taxi No. 9211, Anwar, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Game, and Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola.
His craft has been celebrated across festivals such as Busan, Fribourg, Udine Far East, Cannes Film Festival (for both cinema and advertising), Tribeca, Sundance, and the Golden Horse Awards"
Catch Kartik Vijay in conversation with some of India’s top 1% ad-film Cinematographers' at the Good Ads Matter Cinematographers' Roundtable — on our YouTube channel.
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