About
Vijay is a cinematographer rooted in India and Europe, crafting images that move between realism and poetry. With 8+ years behind the lens, he has shot a feature, a disney+ hotstar serie, commercials, music videos, and documentaries.
He's always chasing light and stories—currently in India.
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Festivals and Awards
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'Vilom' 2020 at Festival de Cannes Marche du Film 2020
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B3 Biennial of Moving Image Berlin, 2020
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'Durmig' 2021 and 'Bo Diya Unma' 2021 at Dharamshala International Film Festival 2021
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'Bol Diya Unma' at Royal Stag Large Shorts 2021
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Best Cinematography for 'Kaala Teeka' at the Hottomela International Film Festival 2021.
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'Kaala Teeka' 2021 @ ARFF Berlin, IFFNY, New York, KIIFF Delhi, MICFF, Mumbai
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'Dog Thieves' 2022 Portugal, at FerFILM 2024 Kosovo, Mostra De Cinema Portugues 2024
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Selected as Filmmaker for KDKP 2021 India Pakistan Cross Border Film Initiated by Seeds Of Peace and US Consulate Mumbai & Karachi
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​Education
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Master's in Cinematography at Kino Eyes European Joint Film Masters Portugal,Ireland, Scotland and Estonia
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Erasmus Mundus scholar in Cinematography 2022
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Master’s in Mass Communication, Jamia MCRC, Delhi 2013
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Bachelors in History Honours, University of Delhi 2009
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Contact
Email : vijaytomar.info@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9004789002

