Biography

Krishnendu KALESH is an independent filmmaker and media professional. He has been working in mixed media platforms for more than 10 years, primarily in India and Melbourne, Australia. Kalesh graduated in Computer Science, has a post graduate degree in Media Production and a degree in Graphic Design. Since 2003, he has held many roles in the field of filmmaking, multimedia design and photography. Kalesh specialises in filmmaking, documentary, video production, graphic design, photography, film workshops and screenwriting. He directed his neo-noir short film Karinchathan in 2017, which won Best Film & Director at the FEFKA film awards. His feature film debut, Prappeda/Hawk's Muffin, world premiere at IFFR 2022, is an experimental fantasy drama set in a random dystopian future, exploring themes of war, love, refugees, capitalism and eco-fascism.Read More...