ATIN MEHRA
FILMMAKER · CINEMATOGRAPHER
EDITOR · PHOTOGRAPHER
VISUAL STORYTELLING
Stories shaped through image, movement and human connection.
Atin Mehra is a filmmaker, cinematographer, editor and photographer with more than 25 years of experience across documentary, narrative, commercial and social-impact storytelling.
SELECTED DOCUMENTARY FILM WORK
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!["Official poster for Being Michelle, a film by Atin Mehra. The design features a woman holding a self-portrait illustration, symbolizing identity and storytelling. Tagline: 'Voices unseen. Justice silenced. Love abounds.'"]()
Being Michelle
An award-winning feature documentary about a DEAF woman with autism who survived incarceration and abuse and uses her artwork to process her past. Directed by Atin Mehra, the documentary explores disability, communication, trauma and healing.
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![On the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi, northern India, Dom King Om, 17, is forced by his father’s sudden death to lead his struggling community, tasked from ancient times with burning all castes of Hindu bodies but denied basic human rights as t]()
Eternal Fire Keepers
A documentary filmed in Varanasi, India, exploring the Dom community and the generations who tend the eternal fires along the Ganges. Directed and photographed by Atin Mehra, the film follows a centuries-old tradition confronting profound social and cultural change.
IN PRODUCTION
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![Hidden Scenes A feature Documentary poster]()
Hidden Scenes
A feature documentary exploring San Francisco's underground music scene and the artists, communities and spaces behind it. Cinematography by Atin Mehra.
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![Poster for Live at the Deaf Club, a documentary directed, edited, and shot by Atin Mehra, a Los Angeles-based cinematographer. It explores the punk explosion at the San Francisco Deaf Club, celebrating an unexpected cultural movement.]()
Live At The Deaf Club
A feature documentary exploring the unlikely intersection of punk music and Deaf culture at San Francisco's legendary Deaf Club. Atin Mehra served as Director of Photography.
IN PRODUCTION
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![A three part docu-series that follows the journey of Terah Williams, a 23-year old woman who fights for a normal life, despite a medical condition causing ongoing seizures, and the systemic racism she faces within broken social systems threatening to]()
Seize The Day
A documentary project following a young woman living with epilepsy as she navigates healthcare, systemic inequity and the challenges of building an independent life. Directed by Atin Mehra.
IN PRODUCTION
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![Poster for the film 'Hidden Apartheid: A Report on Caste Discrimination' featuring a young girl in traditional clothing and carrying a large bag, with text about awards and organizations supporting the film.]()
Hidden Apartheid
A documentary examining caste discrimination and its impact on communities in India and abroad. Atin Mehra served as Director of Photography, capturing the people and stories at the center of the film.
SELECTED COMMERCIAL & MUSIC WORK
BRAND STORIES · COMMERCIAL FILMS · MUSIC & LIVE PERFORMANCE
SOPHIE MARKS — EASY TO DREAM
Music Video · Cinematography
Cinematic music video photographed by Atin Mehra for singer-songwriter Sophie Marks.
COMMERCIAL REEL
Cinematography · Brand Stories · Fashion
Selected work for global brands and entertainment, including Sony, Google, Hennessy, Tommy Hilfiger and others.
EXPEND4BLES (2023)
Lionsgate Movies · Cinematography
Power-Washing Art Reveal created for EXPEND4BLES and Lionsgate Movies. Shot by Atin Mehra.
EPSON
EPSON
Commercial · Cinematography
Commercial video production for Epson, photographed by Atin Mehra.
PRITAM LIVE — DOLBY THEATRE
Live Music · Cinematography & Editing
Live performance by Indian film composer Pritam Chakraborty at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Shot and edited by Atin Mehra.
ACCESSIBLE & INCLUSIVE STORYTELLING
DOCUMENTARY · ASL ACCESS · DISABILITY & DEAF STORIES
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to photograph and create films in collaboration with Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent communities, as well as accessible media incorporating ASL Picture-in-Picture. These experiences have shaped my approach to cinematography with an emphasis on communication, collaboration and respect for the people whose stories are being told.
HCBS FINAL RULE — THE ANIMATED SERIES
ASL Picture-in-Picture · Cinematography
ASL Picture-in-Picture production for the California Department of Developmental Services’ HCBS Final Rule: The Animated Series, created to make information about Home and Community-Based Services more accessible.
TEVA COMMUNITY
Short Documentary · Cinematography
Short documentary following nonspeaking autistic young adults and their families as they navigate questions of independence, communication and community.
BEING MICHELLE
Feature Documentary · Director & Cinematographer
Award-winning feature documentary about a Deaf woman with autism whose experiences with incarceration, abuse, communication and art illuminate broader issues of disability, justice and access.
BEHIND THE STORIES
Collaborating with inspiring individuals, organizations and crews to bring accessible stories to life.
SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHY
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![Portrait of Michelle looking into the distance outdoors in warm evening light.]()
PEOPLE
Portraits · Documentary · Editorial
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MOVEMENT
Dance · Ballet · Performance
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![A solitary figure in orange walks along historic riverside ghats in India in warm morning light.]()
PLACES & STORIES
Travel · Documentary · Culture
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![Symmetrical view of the Salk Institute in La Jolla at sunset, with the central water channel leading toward the Pacific Ocean.]()
ARCHITECTURE & SPACES
Interiors · Exteriors · Design
SELECTED CLIENTS & COLLABORATORS
Brands · Studios · Organizations
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Available for cinematography, documentary, commercial and select production collaborations in Los Angeles and beyond.