Persistence pays. Patience certainly pays and there is clearly no substitute for hard work.That sums up why Priya Seth is where she is today.
Starting her career in 1996 when cinematography wasn’t even a considered profession for women across the world let alone India, Priya has chartered a unique path for herself
Starting off her career shooting the much appreciated independent film Barah Aana to her critically acclaimed work in the Hindi film Airlift, Priya has shown that gender is no bar to achieving excellence.
Having made a mark as the foremost underwater cinematographer in the country, Priya continues to further the caliber of underwater work done in India.
Priya is one of the co-founders of Indian Women Cinematographers Collective (iwcc.in) which has been formed with a clear aim to make a more conducive workplace for women in the Indian film industry.
She continues to inspire young women all over India to pursue unusual professions with passion and fearlessness.
PRESS
- Change makers : Feature in a book written about 20 women filmmakers transforming Bollywood behind the scenes.
- Shooting Women: Featured in a book covering the lives of women cinematographers
- Feature on 100 years of Arri-100 cinematographers from around the world.
- Film Companion feature on Priya’s Underwater Cinematography career
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Digital Studio Magazine: Cover Story
Priya Seth on life and underwater cinematography – Part I
Priya Seth on life and underwater cinematography – Part II
Priya Seth on life and underwater cinematography – Part III - The Underwater Podcast
- Film Companion-Cinematographers Adda
- The Hindu – Priya Seth, cinematographer of ‘Airlift’, doesn’t make a big deal about defying gender stereotypes
- The Quint
- Live Mint – Priya Seth’s camera work stands out in ‘Airlift’