An interview with Vedant Dave

Mr Vedant Dave is a critically acclaimed cinematographer of current time. He has created many short films that received recognition as well as jury prizes. He was born in Mumbai but now he is based in Los Angeles. He shot many music videos too. His collaboration with many popular artists such as Guru Randhawa, Karan Aujla, OneRepublic, Disha Patani speaks of his talent. His work in “Date Night” was nominated at the Goa Short Film Festival, another of his project “Zoned Out” was shown at the Stockholm City Film Festival. In 2025 Mr. Dave reached new heights due to his fine work in “Fluttered Rebirth,” the Grammy-nominated music documentary “Tell Me: Mini Documentary,” and the visually bold video “Vibe: The Vibrant Journey.” His work behind the camera continues to create buzz along with various film festival nominations. 

Interviewer: Mr. Vedant Dave, your film “Date Night” was featured at the Goa Short Film Festival, your work in “Fluttered Rebirth” is getting critical acclamations as well. How do you create emotionally engaging work that constantly gets film festival jury attention? 

Mr Dave: The secret to developing films that engage people’s attention starts with understanding the heartbeat ( meaning concept )of the story. I try to experiment with lights, composition along with camera movement that helps in creating emotion. 

Interviewer: In the past year we saw your documentary “Tell Me: Mini Documentary” earned a Grammy nomination, although its music video had over 50 million views. What challenges do you face in telling the stories of successful artists like Karan Aujla and OneRepublic for both festivals as well as mainstream success? 

Mr Dave: The trick is to balance the artist’s unique essence with my vision. While maintaining artist’s concert energy, personal moments and global backdrops in the video. 

Interviewer: Your work in the hit  “Vibe: The Vibrant Journey” music video bringing together Guru Randhawa, French Montana, and Shanaya Kapoor was highlighted by T-Series and the Indian press for its visual depth. What are the challenges you face while shooting a multi-cultural project like this? And what are the creative strategies you rely on? 

Mr Dave: Collaboration is the key to success here. I visualize the content early and later on I adapt as per the location along with the situation. Staying adaptive lets the creative sparks happen in real time. 

Interviewer: “Zoned Out” was honored at both the Stockholm City Film Festival and the Alternative Film Festival for its concise yet impactful cinematography. You have developed both short and feature length projects. How do you adjust your visual style? 

Mr Dave: In short projects I try to keep scenes that conveys a clear message. For longer projects there is room for development. So I try to build momentum little by little. The common thing in both of these cases is my commitment towards making quality content that moves the audience emotionally. 

Interviewer: With new music videos in post production and awards recognition from recent film festivals as well, what continues to inspire you to make better projects in future? 

Mr Dave: Curiosity drives me forward. Each project brings new collaborators and challenges, so I’m constantly learning. Embracing new ideas keeps my work fresh towards a global audience. 

Interviewer: Thank you, Mr. Dave, for sharing these insights and your impact towards visual storytelling around the world. Best wishes for your future work. 

Mr Dave: Thanks a lot and the goal is to connect with audiences from every country. I look forward to my future projects and let’s see how the story goes.