Savita Singh
Savita Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, film director |
Savita Singh is an Indian cinematographer and film director. She gained recognition for her work as the cinematographer of the short film Sonsi, which won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography[1] and was selected as India's entry for the Oscars in the short film category.[2]
Early life[edit]
Savita Singh was born and raised in Hisar, Haryana, in a family of farmers. She was the first female graduate from her village, and her passion for visual storytelling led her to pursue a career in cinema. With the support of her father, who worked in a bank, Savita pursued her passion for filmmaking after a stint as a journalist in Delhi. She went on to study at the Film and Television Institute of India,[3] where she collaborated with Amit Dutta, a senior, on the experimental film Kramasha. This collaboration proved to be a turning point in her career, as the film received widespread acclaim and earned her a National Film Award.[4]
Career[edit]
After completing her studies, Savita moved to Mumbai and began her career as a cinematographer. She worked on notable projects such as Phoonk directed by Ram Gopal Varma and 404 directed by Prawaal Raman.[5][6] In 2019, Savita Singh made her directorial debut with the short film Sonsi.[7] The film, which she also wrote, delves into a mystical and poetic narrative, following the journey of an eight-year-old girl named Nadi as she ventures into a deep and mysterious woods in search of her dream-etched shadow bird. The film won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography and was chosen as India's entry for the Oscars in the short film category.[8][4]
Recognition and awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 67th National Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Sonsi | Won | [9] |
| 2019 | Lady Filmmakers Festival | Best Film | Won | ||
| 2019 | Bengaluru International Short Film Festival | Best Film | Won | [10] | |
| 2019 | Oscars | Short film | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | 55th National Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Kramasha | Won | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ "67th National Film Awards: Kangana Ranaut to Sushant Singh Rajput's Chhichhore, check complete list of winners". English Jagran. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Savita Singh's directorial debut Sonsi is India's entry to the Oscar Shorts". The Indian Express. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Five Female Bollywood Cinematographers We Should Know - SheThePeople TV". 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ a b Kumar, Anuj (2021-10-28). "Meet Savita Singh, the 'camera ma'am'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Female cinematographers of India unite : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". 2017-03-08. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Female Principals". www.outlookindia.com.
- ^ "Vikas Kumar On 'Sonsi' Winning The National Film Award: I'm Thrilled And Extremely Grateful". www.outlookindia.com.
- ^ "Oscars 2022: Sonsi, Produced By Aarya Actor Vikas Kumar, Joins Short Film Race". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "67th National Film Awards: Kangana Ranaut, Sushant Singh Rajput's Chhichhore win. See complete list of winners here". Hindustan Times. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "Sonsi, Public Toilet, Newborn Poetry win top awards at Bengaluru International Short Film Festival". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2023-05-23.[dead link]
- ^ "National Awards 2007 Winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
External links[edit]
- Savita Singh at IMDb