I am a filmmaker, writer and photographer based in India. Till recently, I was the Vice President: Content & Strategy of India Film Collective, a pioneering initiative from acclaimed filmmaker Bharatbala to uncover India’s untold stories through short documentaries. Besides serving as Executive Producer, Director and Writer on various films, I was also responsible for crafting the strategy of India Film Collective and building a collective of talent across the country to execute on the initiative’s vision.

As a freelance writer, I’ve written long-form features, short stories, essays and travelogues for publications such as ESPNCricinfo, Himal Southasian, and the Asian Review of Books. I’ve also been featured in The Hindu for my photo-essay series ‘People in India’ that documents my travels across the country through the photos and stories of the people I met.

I have a strong product background, having previously led efforts at Microsoft to design and ship products for millions of customers, served as a UX Consultant for ed-tech startup VIEW, and co-founded Nazar Magazine.

I can share my show-reel on request, and my writing and photography can be seen on this website. If you’d like to get in touch, I'm at niyantha@outlook.com.