prataya saha

Prataya Saha is an independent filmmaker, TEDx performer, theatre director, and photographer based in India and Dubai.

His films have been selected in over 98 film festivals worldwide, winning 28 awards across 14 countries, including at Oscar, Canadian Screen Award, and BAFTA-qualifying festivals.

He is known for his distinctive voice in storytelling and a panache for working on socially relevant films, often addressing uncomfortable yet important subjects.

His latest short film, "The Golden Cage", qualified for the Academy Awards 2024, further establishing his reputation as a filmmaker with global impact.

Prataya has also forayed recently in the world of non-fiction as a producer.

His debut documentary, "What's the Film About?”, premiered at Visions du Réel in Switzerland, BFI LFF in the UK before winning at the prestigious IDFA in Amsterdam in 2024.

His work has been featured in leading media outlets such as the BBC UK, The Week, India Today, Times of India, The Hindu and The New Indian Express.

When not making films, Prataya travels with his camera, capturing everyday life as a street photographer—drawing inspiration for the characters in his stories.