Savita Singh

Cinematographer

Indian Haryana Capricorn

Quick Info

ProfessionCinematographer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceHaryana
Zodiac SignCapricorn

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Cinematographer
  • Filmmaker
Known ForDirecting the short film 'Sonsi' that entered the Oscars in the short film category in 2021
Notable Cinematography WorkPhoonk (2008), 404: Error Not Found (2011), Hawaizaada (2015), Ventilator (2016), Devi (2020), Shahtoot (2022)
Industry AffiliationsCo-founder of the Indian Women Cinematographers Collective; lifetime member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (2021)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Indraprastha College For Women, Delhi
  • Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Educational QualificationShe pursued Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Additional DiplomaShe pursued a diploma in Cinematography at FTII.
TrainingSelected as a scholar for the Budapest Cinematography Master class, where she learnt under Vilmos Zsigmond ASC

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
Parents
  • Vijai Singh (Works in a bank)
  • Shakuntla Singh
SiblingsSunita Singh

Career

Debut
Cinematography (Short film)Kramasha (2007)
Direction (Short film)Sonsi (Shadow Bird) (2020)
Awards
  • In 2007, she won the national award for best cinematography for the short film 'Kramasha.'
  • In 2020, she won the national award for best cinematography for the film 'Sonsi.'
  • Sonsi won the Best Cinematography category at the 67th National Film Awards, her second National Film Award for Best Cinematography.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Savita specializes in feature films, ad films, and documentaries.
2. She holds the distinction of being the first female graduate from her village.
3. Her film Kramasha received critical acclaim at prestigious festivals in 2008.
4. In 2015, she established the Indian Women Cinematographers Collective.
5. Savita was selected to represent the Indian cinematographers association in Paris in 2017.
6. She believes that the camera is a tool for self-expression.
7. She has discussed the impact of OTT platforms on the entertainment industry.
8. During the filming of 'Hawaizaada,' she was affectionately known as 'camera ma’am' by the crew and actors.
9. Sonsi was also selected as a finalist-level entry for the Oscar shorts, representing India in the short film category.

Also born on 1 January

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