Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: In the heart of Hollywood’s thriving film industry, a name is casting a bright spotlight on the art of cinematic lighting and gripping. Meet Abhishek Tata, a gifted gaffer and key grip who is making waves because of his creativity and rare ability to create stunning visuals that bring stories to life.
Hailing from Mumbai, Abhishek has worked on a variety of projects, including feature films, television shows, and commercials, in a career spanning seven years.
His interest in filmmaking began when he was a child. He was fascinated by the way films could transport him to other worlds, and in his own words, he fell in love with the visual art of storytelling. Abhishek graduated from a film school in Mumbai before diving into the world of entertainment. He worked with prominent productions such as The Viral Fever (TVF), The Screen Patti (TSP), and the feature film The White Flame.
For Abhishek, who always dreamed of being a part of the Hollywood film industry, the opportunity came when the world came to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. He joined the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where he studied films and realised his calling of working with light.
“As a gaffer and key grip, it is my inherent job to observe the natural world and try to replicate those same conditions on the screen. I am always looking for new ways to use innovative lighting techniques and create new and elaborate setups for unique and breathtaking visuals that transport viewers into another world. I am grateful for the opportunity to work in this industry and to be surrounded by so many talented people,” says Abhishek.
Abhishek is set to start work on an exciting project in October. Abhishek says he has always been fascinated by the armed forces, and the new project is based on an army veteran. In addition to his work as a gaffer and key grip, Tata is a passionate film enthusiast and spends a lot of time researching and looking at other talented people’s work in order to get inspired.
Abhishek candidly admits that he has achieved a lot more than he had ever dreamed of but is confident of achieving even greater heights in the coming years.
“I am getting a lot of support and encouragement from the industry veterans and see myself being a part of the biggest Hollywood movies in the coming years,” he says.
Even though Abhishek is not involved in any Indian film project right now, he closely tracks the industry where he honed his skills. He is very happy with the industry’s efforts to come up with something new for the viewers. He believes that Indian cinema is undergoing a significant transformation and is confident that it will break the shackles of regions and languages and emerge as one Indian cinema in the coming years.
“Cinema and filmmaking are not the go-to career options for a majority of the Indians today, but I aspire to change that approach. I hope that my success will motivate many more to venture into this beautiful world of art,” he signs off.
Shared are some glimpses of excellent gaffing work done by Abhishek Tata.
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