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 
American Society of Cinematographers Award: Haskell Wexler Documentary Award Nominee 2022
Mongabay India: Films that offer a space for discussion on complex environmental issues
BAFTA: Shortlist announced for 2021 GSA BAFTA Student Awards
Full Sail Stories: Film Production Grad's Movie Featured at Cannes Film Festival
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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