I am an India-based filmmaker, photographer, and multimedia artist with over five years of experience specializing in impactful storytelling across various media. My work bridges narrative and documentary filmmaking, combining skills in direction, cinematography, scriptwriting, and visual design. Recognized as a Pulitzer Center grantee and WaterAid fellow, I’ve collaborated with organizations like UNICEF, UNDP, and TATA Trusts, creating visually compelling and socially relevant content. My expertise spans diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and sustainability, with a focus on human-centered stories. Independent Filmmaker & Photographer May 2021 – Present Directed and produced films for global clients like Gates Foundation, UNDP, UNICEF, Pulitzer Centre, Climate Home News and so on. Notable projects include “The Human Cost of Sugar,” documenting the lives of sugarcane farmers impacted by climate change. Directed, produced, wrote, edited, illustrated and produced original music for The Better India X Gates Foundation - She's The Change Campaign, 2024. [Garnered an average of 3-4 million views per video on Instagram; still running] Videography Consultant UNDP, January 2024 – Present Photo and Video Consultant WaterAid India, August 2024 – Present Associate Producer, Assistant Director, Designer, Scriptwriter JDot Productions, March 2019 – April 2021 *I am also an avid traveller with a deep understanding and curiosity for unexplored places. My next goal is to carry my little sketchbook around the globe, make new friends and eat/cook the best food! You can check all my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and drop a hi at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Meenal Upreti

I am an India-based filmmaker, photographer, and multimedia artist with over five years of experience specializing in impactful storytelling across various media. My work bridges narrative and documentary filmmaking, combining skills in direction, cinematography, scriptwriting, and visual design. Recognized as a Pulitzer Center grantee and WaterAid fellow, I’ve collaborated with organizations like UNICEF, UNDP, and TATA Trusts, creating visually compelling and socially relevant content. My expertise spans diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and sustainability, with a focus on human-centered stories. Independent Filmmaker & Photographer May 2021 – Present Directed and produced films for global clients like Gates Foundation, UNDP, UNICEF, Pulitzer Centre, Climate Home News and so on. Notable projects include “The Human Cost of Sugar,” documenting the lives of sugarcane farmers impacted by climate change. Directed, produced, wrote, edited, illustrated and produced original music for The Better India X Gates Foundation - She's The Change Campaign, 2024. [Garnered an average of 3-4 million views per video on Instagram; still running] Videography Consultant UNDP, January 2024 – Present Photo and Video Consultant WaterAid India, August 2024 – Present Associate Producer, Assistant Director, Designer, Scriptwriter JDot Productions, March 2019 – April 2021 *I am also an avid traveller with a deep understanding and curiosity for unexplored places. My next goal is to carry my little sketchbook around the globe, make new friends and eat/cook the best food! You can check all my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and drop a hi at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am an India-based filmmaker, photographer, and multimedia artist with over five years of experience specializing in impactful storytelling across various media. My work bridges narrative and documentary filmmaking, combining skills in direction, cinematography, scriptwriting, and visual design. Recognized as a Pulitzer Center grantee and WaterAid fellow, I’ve collaborated with organizations like UNICEF, UNDP, and TATA Trusts, creating visually compelling and socially relevant content. My expertise spans diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and sustainability, with a focus on human-centered stories.

Independent Filmmaker & Photographer
May 2021 – Present

Directed and produced films for global clients like Gates Foundation, UNDP, UNICEF, Pulitzer Centre, Climate Home News and so on.
Notable projects include “The Human Cost of Sugar,” documenting the lives of sugarcane farmers impacted by climate change.
Directed, produced, wrote, edited, illustrated and produced original music for The Better India X Gates Foundation - She’s The Change Campaign, 2024. [Garnered an average of 3-4 million views per video on Instagram; still running]

Videography Consultant
UNDP, January 2024 – Present

Photo and Video Consultant
WaterAid India, August 2024 – Present

Associate Producer, Assistant Director, Designer, Scriptwriter
JDot Productions, March 2019 – April 2021

*I am also an avid traveller with a deep understanding and curiosity for unexplored places. My next goal is to carry my little sketchbook around the globe, make new friends and eat/cook the best food!

You can check all my work here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
and drop a hi at Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Beginner
Oriya
Beginner
Gujarati
Intermediate

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), India
July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2019
Majors: Visual Design & Communication, Journalism, Editing CGPA: 8.4

Qualifications

WaterAid India Fellow
October 1, 2018 - March 30, 2019
Pulitzer Center Grantee
December 26, 2024 - December 26, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization