Area of Practice

Filmmaker, Writer

Education

BA in English, History and Politics, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada

MA in English Literature, Queen Mary’s College, University of Madras

MFA in Film Production, York University, Toronto, Canada

PhD in Film Studies, University of Nottingham, UK

Work Experience

• Taught film in and outside India in areas encompassing documentary filmmaking, dramatic short film, script writing, film history and appreciation
• Published non-academic and academic writings
• Worked as content developer at a cable television network
• Worked in the film industry
• Worked as a journalist and cultural contributor

Interest Area

film practice and history; creative writing especially translation of poetry and short stories; singing and musical practices

Current Practice at Srishti

Collaborating on pedagogical/ curriculum deliverables, PhD supervision and External examiner roles, Strategizing student interest in their own work with care and caution

Creative Practice and Outreach

• Filmmaking / writing collaborations
• Publishing