Shaneil Deo
Shaneil Deo is a filmmaker whose feature directorial debut is the upcoming film Dacoit, on which Deo also serves as a writer. Born in Fiji to a family of Indian descent and raised in Oakland, California, Deo has established a background in cinematography, contributing to multiple feature films prior to his directorial work.
Biography
Shaneil Deo is a filmmaker whose feature directorial debut is the upcoming film Dacoit, on which Deo also serves as a writer. Born in Fiji to a family of Indian descent and raised in Oakland, California, Deo has established a background in cinematography, contributing to multiple feature films prior to his directorial work. This experience in visual storytelling informs Deo’s approach to directing, blending technical precision with narrative development.
Deo’s earlier credits as a cinematographer include films such as Goodachari, Kshanam, Nishabdam, and Wild Dog, where Deo’s work contributed to the visual composition and framing of each project. These collaborations reflect Deo’s engagement with the craft of filmmaking across different genres and production scales. With Dacoit, Deo transi…
