Vatsala Goel is a San Francisco-based DP specializing in documentary, narrative, and brand films. Her work has premiered at Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca, earning a Peabody Award nomination, an Oscar shortlist, and an NAACP Image Award. Featured on Netflix, HBO, and Amazon, she has taught at SFSU, led workshops at CDWC and IWCC, and is an ASC Vision Mentorship honoree. Born in Kolkata, India, she holds an MFA from the FTII, India.
Vatsala has collaborated on films that have premiered at major US festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca, earning accolades including a Peabody Award nomination, an Oscar shortlist, and an NAACP Image Award. Her work has been featured on Netflix, HBO, and Amazon.
She has taught cinematography at San Francisco State University, led workshops and equity initiatives at CDWC and IWCC, and is an honoree of the ASC Vision Mentorship initiative. Vatsala frequently speaks on cinematography at industry events.
Her printmaking and video art have been exhibited at various galleries across India and the US.
Classes taught at BAVC Media:
- Cinematography: Lighting
