Krishna Hebbale is an accomplished actor who began his career in theatre, where he refined his skills in performance and storytelling before transitioning to films and digital platforms. Known for his strong screen presence and versatility, he has worked extensively across Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi industries. His notable web series and films include Avrodh-2, Kingdom, Max, U-Turn, Lucia, Judgement, 19 20 21 and Sakutumba Sametha. Committed to fostering new talent, he is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring aspiring actors, sharing his extensive experience and passion for theatre.
Kamlesh K Mishra, a National Film Award-winning filmmaker, is celebrated for impactful storytelling across formats. His docu-drama Madhubani: The Station of Colours won Best Narration at the 66th National Film Awards. His debut feature, Azamgarh, starring Pankaj Tripathi, was a finalist at the Seattle Film Festival, while Masoom Sawaal sensitively explores menstruation taboos. His short film Kitaab, featuring Tom Alter, has earned 35+ global awards. Earlier, he produced, wrote, and directed 800+ TV episodes and was honoured by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for the documentary “Rahiman Pani.” Creator of the “Beti Bachao” slogan, he has directed 10+ Light & Sound shows and served on juries, including the 71st National Film Awards and many editions of IFFI.
Malay ray trained as cinematographer from film and television institute of india ,pune. Got Natioal Award for the film ‘MOKSHA’ (ODIA) directed by him in 1996. He has 30 years of experience in film making with involvement in many feature films, documentary films, advertisement film and short films. Also he works as post production consultant and post creative director for films.
"Jadumoni Dutta is a national award winning filmmaker from Assam known for his feature films Agnisakshi,Paani,Jetuka Pator Dare, Juiphool,etc.His films has travelled various national and international film festivals including IFFI.He is also known for his contribution to non- feature films and drama.He has the experience of serving as a society member of FTII and as a jury member for National Film Awards , Indian Panorama, Kolkata International Film Festival , Bengaluru International Film Festival,etc.He is an accomplished actor too from the very childhood."`
Aroon Bakshi is a veteran playback singer and actor with over 200 films and 334 songs to his credit. He began his career with IPTA and acclaimed political plays like Bakri and Safed Kundali, later working extensively in radio with Ameen Sayani Ji. Introduced to films by K. Balchander Ji in Zarasi Zindegi alongside Kamal Haasan, he has acted with legends from Dilip Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan. Known for iconic roles like Dhrishtadhumn, in Mahabharat, Shakoor Rana in Ajnabee, and the lead in Ishq Ka Rang Safed, he continues to sing and act, embracing the motto: “The show must go on.”
Professor Amaresh Chakrabarti earned a PG Diploma in Film Direction from FTII, Pune, in 1985. He served as Head of the Direction & Screenplay Department at SRFTI, Kolkata, from 1999 to 2021. A practicing filmmaker, he has written and directed television serials, documentaries, advertisements, and educational films. He is a Visiting Faculty for teacher Refresher Courses at several universities and holds key academic positions, including BOS member at Jadavpur University and Chairperson of the UG Council of Film Studies at the University of Calcutta. A frequent speaker at national and international forums, he has also served on juries for the Kolkata International Film Festival
Napoleon RZ Thanga is a Filmmaker from Aizawl, Mizoram. He has about two decades of experience in Documentary & short film and his works have been screened at various film festivals. He was one of the Film selection members in MIFF 2016. He attended the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023 as North East delegate. He is currently working on a debut feature film.
Asim Sinha is a National Award-winning editor who graduated in 1989 from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He has edited over 100 feature films in multiple languages, along with numerous TV serials, corporate films, and commercials. Many of his works have received critical acclaim nationally and internationally. Notable films include Mammo, Sardari Begum, Zubeida, Welcome to Sajjanpur, Dil Hai Tumhara, Aar Ya Paar, The Last Vision, Benaras, Darmiyaan, Ramchand Pakistani, Deh, and Haasil. In television, he has worked on Samvidhaan, Chandrakanta, Reporter, Karamchand, and others. He has also directed documentaries such as But, Who Killed My Childhood?, Paani, and 25 Years of Subhash Ghai in Hindi Cinema.
Ashok Sharan is a distinguished figure in Indian cinema, known for his work on tribal life, culture, and the freedom struggle. He produced the feature film Ulgulan – Ek Kranti, based on the life of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. He has produced over 200 documentary films exploring India’s tribal traditions, festivals, and heritage, along with acclaimed television serials for Doordarshan and Zee TV. For the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), he made a documentary on Veerangana Rani Durgavati. Mr. Sharan has served on the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and as a jury member for the National Film Awards and IFFI, Goa.
Sukumar Jatania is a Mumbai-based Director of Photography and an FTII graduate in Motion Picture Cinematography (1980). He has shot over 400 television commercials for leading advertising agencies and production houses. His filmography includes critically acclaimed films like Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (Sudhir Mishra), Split Wide Open (Dev Benegal), and Asambhav (Rajiv Rai). An esteemed professional in Indian cinema, he has served on the jury for the 58th, 69th, 70th, and 71st National Film Awards, contributing his expertise to both commercial and artistic storytelling.
B.S. Basavaraju is an accomplished cinematographer with a career spanning over five decades in Indian cinema. He trained under renowned cinematographers Sri V.K. Murthy and Sri Rajendra Malone, and has worked on Kannada, Tamil, and Oriya films, earning accolades such as the Film Critics Award and State Award. His notable works include Manasa Sarovara, Amrutha Galige, Udbhava, Annavra Makkalu, and several documentaries. He has directed films like Avalokana and Geological Wonders of Karnataka. Basavaraju has also served as a founder member of the Karnataka Cinematographer Association and jury member for the South Indian Cinematographers Association, contributing significantly to Indian cinema.
Raja Bundela, an alumni of National School of Drama ( NSD)along with a stint at Film and TV institute of India( FTII) is an Actor, Director, writer and Producer. He has written and directed 4 feature films( Pratha, Sirf romance, love by chance, Alex Hindustani and That game of chess( in Hollywood) He founded a media company’ Prayaas Prodction pvt ltd in 1994 and went on to direct, act and write scores of memorable shows for channels like Zee, Sony, NEPC, Doordarshan. Along with his partner Sushmita Mukherjee he runs a theatre group Naatak Kampani as well as Rudraani Kalagram, an art village in Orccha, Madhya Pradesh. He is the founder of Khajuraho International Film festival which is on its 11th successful year.
