Nilay Majumder
- Director
- Writer
- Cinematographer
Nilay Majumder, also known as Neil, is a seasoned filmmaker and photographer based in Mumbai, India. His journey in the world of visual arts has been characterized by relentless experimentation.
Neil's professional trajectory includes valuable experience in the Mumbai advertising industry, where he served as an assistant director. He has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned production houses such as Chrome Pictures and Rising Sun Films. During this time, he had the opportunity to work alongside esteemed directors such as Amit Sharma, Hemant Bhandari, Shoojit Sircar, Prashant Bhagia, Satish Nair, Anup Chitnis, and Sweta Kutty, further enriching his understanding of the craft.
In addition to his work as an assistant director, Neil has ventured into filmmaking in his own right. He directed the short film titled 'Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai (2020)', a project that achieved notable recognition. The film was officially selected in the 'Lift-Off Global Network First Time Filmmaker Sessions 2020' and received the prestigious "Short Film of the Day" accolade on the platform 'Shorted'.
Currently, Neil is an integral part of the creative team at Sohum Shah Films, where his expertise and artistic vision continue to contribute to the industry's growth and innovation
Neil's professional trajectory includes valuable experience in the Mumbai advertising industry, where he served as an assistant director. He has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned production houses such as Chrome Pictures and Rising Sun Films. During this time, he had the opportunity to work alongside esteemed directors such as Amit Sharma, Hemant Bhandari, Shoojit Sircar, Prashant Bhagia, Satish Nair, Anup Chitnis, and Sweta Kutty, further enriching his understanding of the craft.
In addition to his work as an assistant director, Neil has ventured into filmmaking in his own right. He directed the short film titled 'Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai (2020)', a project that achieved notable recognition. The film was officially selected in the 'Lift-Off Global Network First Time Filmmaker Sessions 2020' and received the prestigious "Short Film of the Day" accolade on the platform 'Shorted'.
Currently, Neil is an integral part of the creative team at Sohum Shah Films, where his expertise and artistic vision continue to contribute to the industry's growth and innovation