Dhatchayani Sistla
Faculty - Direction and Screenwriting

For Dhatchayani Sistla, cinema isn’t just a medium — it’s a conversation with the world. As a multidisciplinary filmmaker and educator, with over a decade of experience in crafting impactful narratives across formats, Dhatchayani brings heart, craft, and clarity to every narrative she helps shape and believes stories have the power to heal, provoke, question, and connect across boundaries
Her creative journey spans across short films, features, corporate ads, and curriculum design — including being the script doctor and producer for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (2025) and contributing to two-time award-winning short fiction like Sivaagnya.
As an educator, Dhatchayani is known for her engaging and immersive teaching style. Her sessions often blend structure with intuition, cinematic theory with personal discovery — and always with a deep respect for the student’s voice. She remains a passionate advocate for stories that dare to feel — and make us feel in return.
She strongly believes “Stories don’t whisper to everyone. When they come to you, listen loud! Believe in stories that feel like scars — personal, lived, unforgettable.”
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