Ranadeep Bhattacharyya

Ranadeep Bhattacharyya is a passionate bibliophile, cinephile, and art hoarder. His endless exploration of creativity includes collecting rare books, discovering obscure films, and expanding his collection of visual art. Ranadeep is a queer filmmaker and experimental artist, co-founder of Yaanus Films, along with his creative partner Judhajit Bagch – an award-winning film and visual arts studio based in Mumbai. Known for his distinctive approach to storytelling, Ranadeep’s work is rooted in exploring themes of identity, desire, and human connection. His artistic vision, shaped by relentless curiosity and a bold willingness to push boundaries, has garnered recognition both nationally and internationally. Born in Kolkata and raised amidst India’s rich artistic traditions, Ranadeep has always been drawn to visual storytelling. Their short films *Amen*, tackling gender, sexuality, and child abuse, and *Children of the Soil*, an experimental exploration of farmer suicides in India, earned them critical acclaim. The duo has also won two Cannes Dolphins for their innovative brand narratives. In 2022, their feature film script *Kal Baisakhi* was selected as one of the top 20 projects at the Co-Production Market, Film Bazaar Goa. With over 70 national and international accolades, Jury with London Fashion Film Festival from 2019, Ranadeep and Judhajit continue to push the boundaries of cinema and art. They are currently exhibiting fine art with ‘The Little Black Gallery’, UK, while working on their debut feature film.