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The Footprint Film Festival empowers and celebrates young filmmakers. Showcasing vibrant stories and untold perspectives by teens and young adults, join us to witness dynamic storytelling and nurture the next generation of cinematic talent. 

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FOUNDERS & FESTIVAL DIRECTORS

Bidisha Roy Das

Bidisha Roy Das

Bidisha Roy Das

Executive Vice President, The Peninsula Studios                                      


Bidisha is an entrepreneur who has been working in the education and development sector since 2008. 

She founded Anjuman, leadership through Arts in 2016 to develop 21st century skills and capacities of children and young adults through the pedagogy of art

Executive Vice President, The Peninsula Studios                                      


Bidisha is an entrepreneur who has been working in the education and development sector since 2008. 

She founded Anjuman, leadership through Arts in 2016 to develop 21st century skills and capacities of children and young adults through the pedagogy of art. 

She has been a broadcast journalist and independent filmmaker for over 15 years. She has also been a television channel producer. She has designed and conducted filmmaking programs for students in schools. She has made several 

documentaries on art and culture and education. 

Priyanjana Dutta

Bidisha Roy Das

Bidisha Roy Das

Executive Vice President, The Peninsula Studios                                           


Priyanjana is an award winning documentary filmmaker and an independent journalist who works on a range of issues, mostly developmental in nature and has over 20 years of experience in the broadcast medium. She has worked in some of the well-known 24

Executive Vice President, The Peninsula Studios                                           


Priyanjana is an award winning documentary filmmaker and an independent journalist who works on a range of issues, mostly developmental in nature and has over 20 years of experience in the broadcast medium. She has worked in some of the well-known 24-hour news channels of the country, including New Delhi Television, United Television, and was the Chief of Bureau for CNN-IBN in their Bangalore bureau. Apart from actively making films she also shares her experience and know-how with young minds, both offline and online.

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Maj Gen Anil P Dere

Subroto Chattopadhyay

Maj Gen Anil P Dere

Director & CEO, The Peninsula Studios

 

Major General Anil P Dere was commissioned into 62 Cavalry of the Indian Army.  He commanded a Division in the Western Theatre and has tenanted prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments He commanded a Division in the Western Theatre and has tenanted prestigious command, staff and instr

Director & CEO, The Peninsula Studios

 

Major General Anil P Dere was commissioned into 62 Cavalry of the Indian Army.  He commanded a Division in the Western Theatre and has tenanted prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments He commanded a Division in the Western Theatre and has tenanted prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments. General Dere was a faculty member at the National Defence College an apex training establishment. Post his career in the Army, he provided leadership at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.   He is a keen sportsman and is credited with creating financially robust properties in sports. He has a strong reputation of being a great mentor and coach.

Sita Raina

Subroto Chattopadhyay

Maj Gen Anil P Dere

 Co-Founder & Director, The Peninsula Studios  

 

Sita produces the Chamber Theatre, Emperors of Melody series and anchors in all production and marketing initiatives of the studio.

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Actor, Producer, Director, Sita has a large repertoire of work spanning theatre, television and cinema (she acted in Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khiladi). She sp

 Co-Founder & Director, The Peninsula Studios  

 

Sita produces the Chamber Theatre, Emperors of Melody series and anchors in all production and marketing initiatives of the studio.

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Actor, Producer, Director, Sita has a large repertoire of work spanning theatre, television and cinema (she acted in Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khiladi). She specializes in creating content and getting the best out of artists. She has been the business head for Pan Am, Delta Airlines, Sutton Seeds, The Indian Fine Art Fund and Brand Theatre. She was a Director at Euro RSCG advertising.

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Sita is the Chairperson - Women in Motorsports, FMSCI 

Subroto Chattopadhyay

Subroto Chattopadhyay

Ratan J Batliboi

Founder & Chairman, The Peninsula Studios

 

Subroto’s executive career began with Brooke Bond (presently Unilever), ITC Ltd and PepsiCo, where he was an Executive Director and CEO of Tropicana Beverages. He was on the Sam Pitroda panel set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Chairman - Archival Resource Management and

Founder & Chairman, The Peninsula Studios

 

Subroto’s executive career began with Brooke Bond (presently Unilever), ITC Ltd and PepsiCo, where he was an Executive Director and CEO of Tropicana Beverages. He was on the Sam Pitroda panel set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Chairman - Archival Resource Management and Marketing, Prasar Bharati - Broadcasting Corporation of India for Door Darshan and All India Radio. While he was Managing Director at HMV the vast music library was digitized, leading to monetizing its valuable asset.He produced feature films like Aparna Sen’s Japanese Wife, and Rituparno Ghosh’s Khela. 

Ratan J Batliboi

Ratan J Batliboi

Ratan J Batliboi

Co-Founder, Independent Director,

       The Peninsula Studios                 


Ratan conceptualized and designed The Peninsula Studios, which allows us to record music,  produce TV programs and host theatre in the presence of over 200 guests. RJB is an eminent architect and designer.

Soumitra Sankar Das

Ratan J Batliboi

Soumitra Sankar Das

 Head Finance, 

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Soumitra Das is a Chartered Accountant in Financial and Business Advisory and Internal audit consultancy, having in the past worked with reputed companies in India and abroad. He Advises Rupantar Education (OPC) Private Limited in all finance and business matters.  

Sarbari Das

Ratan J Batliboi

Soumitra Sankar Das

              Educator & Coordinator,  

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Sarbari Das is a former high school science teacher and middle school coordinator who has worked in reputed schools in India and the UAE. She loves to work in close association with young school children. She's passionate about films of all genres and is a literature, art and music enthusiast.

Narinder Tawakley

Narinder Tawakley

Narinder Tawakley

Co-Founder, General Manager,

Head Events & Artist Management

The Peninsula Studios


Narinder Tawakley has been a part of The Peninsula Studios from the very beginning. He was earlier the production planning manager at HMV.

Genial, ever-ready to tackle any work and a never-say-no- spirit defines Narinder!

Zahid Khan

Narinder Tawakley

Narinder Tawakley

Head of production & Post Production 

The Peninsula Studios 


Hard working with a keen eye and always ready to learn, that's Zahid!

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