About
Giridhar Nayak is a documentary director and cinematographer from India. His work revolves around human-interest stories and conservation. His recent film - ‘dhīvaraḥ,’ is a short documentary that explores how climate change and industrial fishing practices are causing challenges that intersect with faith and work within fishing communities in Karnataka, India. Premiered at the 75th Festival de Cannes under American Pavilion’s Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, was selected for the 2022 Cannes Court Métrage, and was shortlisted for the 2021 Student BAFTA Award. Giridhar is also an American Society of Cinematographers Documentary Award Nominee.
PRESS
Sanctuary Asia: 13 Films to Watch at ALT-EFF 2021
The American Pavilion: 2021 Finalists - Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes Film Festival
75th Festival de Cannes: Court Métrage 2022
Suncoast Regional Emmy® Award: 2021 College Winners
Deep Blue: 18th International Ocean Film Festival Award Winners
Mountainfilm 2021: Official Selection - World Focus Shorts
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