An accomplished academician and film professional with over two decades of experience in film education, production, and institutional leadership. Currently serving as Dean (Films), with a long-standing association with the Film and Television Institute of India, contributing significantly to academic development, governance, and creative practice in cinema.
Academic Qualifications
• Postgraduate Diploma in Film and Television Direction (Three-Year Program)
• Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Drama
• Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) in Drama
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Journalism & Mass Communication
Professional Experience
With 20 years of experience in academia and film practice:
• Associate Professor, Film Production (2006–2019)
• Dean (Films) (2019–Present)
At the Film and Television Institute of India, has held several key administrative and academic roles, including:
Coordinator (Admissions), Liaison Officer (SC/ST/OBC), Internal Committee Member, Anti-Ragging Committee Member, Controller of Examinations, and Registrar.
Also actively engaged as a member of governing and academic bodies:
• Academic Council, Film and Television Institute of India
• Executive Council, Film and Television Institute of India
• Standing Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, CILECT (International Association of Film and Television Schools)
Academic & Institutional Engagements
Served on various committees and boards of prestigious institutions, including:
• Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute, Pune
• Balchitravani, Pune
• National Film Archive of India, Pune
• National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad
Also served as Member, Board of Studies at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chennai.
Industry & Jury Engagements
• Jury Member, Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), 2008 (Documentary, Short Films, Animation)
• Panel Member, Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation (Selection of Marathi films for Cannes Film Market and IFFI Film Bazaar)
• Special Invitee Member, Film Grant Committee, Uttarakhand Film Development Council
Creative Practice
Extensive experience in writing and direction, including:
• Short Fiction Films
• Short Non-Fiction Film
• Public Awareness Campaign
• Feature-Length Fiction Film
Awards & Recognition
• Silver Conch (Best Short Fiction, National Category), Mumbai International Film Festival (2008)
• Best Short Fiction, Indian Documentary Producers’ Association (2008)
• Silver Award for Best Screenplay, Indian Documentary Producers’ Association (2008)
• Certificate of Merit (Children’s Jury), Golden Elephant Children’s Film Festival (2009)
Film Festival Participation & Selection
Films have been showcased and selected at prominent national and international festivals, including:
• International Film Festival of India (2004, 2007)
• International Film Festival of Kerala (2008)
• International Film Festivals of Film Schools, Munich, Germany
• DC Independent Film Festival, Washington DC, USA
• Osian’s International Film Festival
• Bodhisattva International Film Festival
Official Selections Include:
• Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA)
• Bollywood and Beyond Film Festival, Stuttgart, Germany
• South Asian International Film Festival, New York, USA
• BRICS Film Festival
International Conferences & Engagements
Active participant in global academic forums:
• CILECT Conferences: Mumbai (2018), Moscow (2019), Rome (2023), Beijing (2024), Guadalajara (2025)
Also participated in:
• Kino Bravo International Film Festival, Sochi, Russia