Details

First Name

Prachi

Last Name

Hota

Nickname

prachi-hota

Gender

Female

Date of Birth

20/03/1997

Location

Delhi/Mumbai/London

Bio

Prachi Hota is a director and producer with a body of work that spans both fiction and documentary filmmaking. A graduate of the London Film School, she has worked across the UK, Italy, France, India, and the Czech Republic, crafting visually compelling and narratively rich films that explore diverse themes.

Her latest documentary, Past Imperfect, was screened at the British Film Institute (BFI) and nominated at the Begin Film Festival in Los Angeles. She is also developing a new documentary that was among the first projects selected for the NFDC Documentary Co-Production Market. Alongside her non-fiction work, Prachi has directed and produced fiction films that reflect her strong command over storytelling, cinematic language, and character-driven narratives.

She has also produced commercials for British startups, managed complex international shoots, and collaborated with filmmakers across Europe and India. With expertise in both fiction and non-fiction, she seamlessly blends journalistic depth with cinematic storytelling.

Beyond directing and producing, Prachi is skilled in sound recording and sound design, ensuring that her films deliver both immersive visuals and high-quality audio. She has worked with Mobius Films in India, contributing to story development, scripting, and production management.

In addition to her filmmaking work, Prachi runs the YouTube channel “Aggressively Serious,” which explores the craft and commerce of cinema, diving deep into filmmaking techniques, industry trends, and market research.

Her experience extends to film festival management in association with the British Film Institute, and she brings a unique artistic sensibility from her background as a trained Odissi dancer.

 

For inquiries and collaborations, visit prachihota.com.

Profession

Director

Skills

Storytelling and Scriptwriting, Directing and Visual Storytelling, Video Editing and Post-Production Software, Sound Design and Audio Editing, Production Management and Scheduling

Additional skills

💃 Odissi Dance – Award-Winning & Critically Acclaimed Performer

  • A critically acclaimed Odissi dancer with 25 years of experience, recognized for her artistic excellence.
  • Honored with prestigious awards for contributions to classical dance, with performances that blend tradition and innovation.
  • Deeply committed to preserving and evolving Odissi, bringing its rich vocabulary to contemporary and interdisciplinary spaces.

🎶 Indian Classical Music – Trained in Sitar & Hindustani Vocal

  • Formally trained in both Sitar and Hindustani vocal music, with a deep understanding of Indian classical traditions.
  • Explores the interplay between movement and melody, incorporating classical music sensibilities into artistic practice.

🧘‍♀️ Founder of a Performing Arts Dialogue Series

  • Founded Samanubhasana, a seminar series exploring Indian performing arts as a medium for dialogue and cultural discourse.
  • Curates discussions and performances that highlight the philosophy, history, and future of classical arts.

📖 Project Anjuman – Nurturing Creativity & Critical Thinking in Schools

 

  • Involved in Project Anjuman, an initiative where young artists conducted workshops in government schools across Delhi.
  • Focused on cultivating 21st-century skills—creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking—through artistic engagement.
Languages

Bengali, English, Hindi, Odia, Sambalpuri