Sanket Ray is a cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and film educator with over 14 years of experience across film, television, digital media, and education. An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, he works primarily in non-fiction cinema, focusing on visually grounded, human-centered storytelling.
His work spans independent documentaries, branded content, and socially engaged films, with collaborations including TATA and Save the Children. Sanket’s films have been screened and awarded at major national and international platforms such as the Sundance Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, Mumbai International Film Festival, and Indo-German Film Week (Berlin).
Before fully transitioning into filmmaking, he worked in journalism and television with Times Now, NewsX, and The Times of India, a background that informs his research-driven and editorially disciplined approach. Alongside professional practice, Sanket is deeply invested in film education and media literacy, having taught and mentored students through the Delhi Government’s Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence, Whistling Woods International, and the Auroville Film Institute.
Auroville Film Institute 