About

Abijeet Achar is a three-time Southeast Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and filmmaker of Indian and Mauritian descent. Born and raised in Durban, South Africa, he is now based in Atlanta, working across narrative and commercial filmmaking.

His cinematography credits include the award-winning THOMASVILLE, executive produced by legendary Atlanta hip-hop group Goodie Mob, as well as THORNS, PAGEANT MATERIAL (feature), WATER HORSE, FORGIVE US, and MABROOK.

Abijeet brings empathy and intention to every frame, grounding his visual storytelling in the emotional experience of each character.

A Student Academy Award semifinalist for his film MY INDIAN RHAPSODY, Abijeet holds an MFA from Emerson College and is the founder of Pineapple Cut Pictures, a production company dedicated to amplifying underrepresented stories.

Booking and inquires: abijeet@pineapplecutpictures.com