MEET THE TEAM
DIRECTOR
Vaibhav Jadhav is a documentary filmmaker and a professor of screenwriting at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. After graduating from IIT Madras he played an instrumental role as a Director into nurturing Camera and Shorts Media Pvt. Ltd. to produce national award winning documentaries. He also served as the head of video production in Drishti media. His work has largely been an exploration of the human complexities that underlie the conversations about human rights, especially in the context of caste and migration. His core interest lies in exploring new narrative possibilities through engagement with ground reality, collaborations and skill sharing. He has directed over 10 short documentary films and was an executive producer on The Unreserved, a national award winning documentary.
PRODUCER
Lisa’s journey into the world of production began with an internship that sparked her passion for storytelling. By the age of 23, her talent and tenacity propelled her into the role of producer, where she collaborated with some of the industry’s most renowned directors. Over the last two decades, Lisa has carved a remarkable path, building a portfolio that reflects her creativity, adaptability, and deep understanding of craft. Lisa blends a strong advertising background with a passion for narrative filmmaking, believing in the power of stories to inspire, connect and provoke thought.
Producer, “Indian Railways” Cannes Gold Winner Film Craft Category 2011
Producer, “Kerala Tourism” film Bronze at New York Festival 2011
Film Craft jury at Spikes Asia 2016
Meta Fuel for India 2021 (Branded Content 150 mins)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jaydeep Sarkar started his career as a screenwriter on films such as ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’ and ‘Shaurya’. His work in advertising has won multiple Indian and international awards including The One Screen Gold, a Kyoorius Blue Elephant, a Laadli Award and a Cannes Lion nomination for WWF. His short film ‘Nayantara’s Necklace’ premiered at the New York Indian International Film Festival and won a Kyoorius Blue Elephant. His recent six-part documentary series that celebrates loving and living in India today as a queer person - ‘Rainbow Rishta’, is playing on Amazon Prime Video globally. Jaydeep has been recognized by BAFTA as a Breakthrough Artist for the year 2024-25.
EDITOR
Anadi Athaley is a national award winning film editor. He graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India in Film Editing. He has edited feature films like Cactus Pears (Sundance), Ralang Road (Karlovy Vary), Mor Mann ke Bharam (MAMI), Candyflip (Netflix), The Unreserved, Borderlands (Munich, National Award for Best Editing) and short films including Detour (MAMI), Daaravtha (National Award for Best Film by a Debut Director). His recent work as a co-editor on Netflix's non-fiction series, 'Murder in a Courtroom: Indian Predator' is streaming on Netflix.
DOP
A graduate of the Prague Film School (2021-2022), Mihir Satavalekar has spent the past two years building his career as a freelance cinematographer and director in Pune and Mumbai. With experience across diverse formats, from commercial advertisements to indie films, Mihir has also assisted in direction and the camera department on several productions. His passion for documentary filmmaking stems from the process itself—the opportunity to explore and interact with different realities while simultaneously delving into his own growth as a person and a filmmaker.