Prashanth S Nayaka
- Editor
- Cinematographer
- Director
Prashanth S Nayaka is a highly skilled Award winning filmmaker, cinematographer, and storyteller, known for delivering exceptional work featured on major international broadcasters such as Disney, Discovery, Animal Planet, and National Geographic.
Prashanth's passion for natural history and wildlife conservation has positioned him as a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. As both a director and cinematographer, he has helmed several award-winning projects, with Kappe Raaga being a crowning achievement. Kappe Raaga won the prestigious Jackson Wild Media Award, often referred to as the "Green Oscars," making it the first Kannada film to receive this honor. The film's recognition on the global stage further solidified Prashanth's reputation as a groundbreaking filmmaker.
He has also contributed as an editor for Love Divine - Shanti Samsara, a music project composed by Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, showcasing his versatility in storytelling across different mediums.
Other significant works include The Unsung of Bhadra Tiger Reserve, which garnered widespread acclaim in the Indian Natural History community, and Frozen Highway, a docufilm following two athlete cyclists crossing the cold Zanskar valleys of the Himalayas. His role as the principal cinematographer for Wild Karnataka, India's first blue-chip film, was another major milestone, with the film showcased across large-format theaters in India.
In collaboration with state forest departments, Prashanth has contributed to natural history awareness projects like The Unsung Bhadra, Wild Karnataka, Namma Bandipura and The Bhimghad Effort, further reinforcing his expertise in the field.
Apart from filmmaking, Prashanth enjoys traveling, meeting people, learning about their cultures, and is an avid music enthusiast, electronics hobbyist, and a connoisseur of Bangalore's food culture.
Prashanth's passion for natural history and wildlife conservation has positioned him as a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. As both a director and cinematographer, he has helmed several award-winning projects, with Kappe Raaga being a crowning achievement. Kappe Raaga won the prestigious Jackson Wild Media Award, often referred to as the "Green Oscars," making it the first Kannada film to receive this honor. The film's recognition on the global stage further solidified Prashanth's reputation as a groundbreaking filmmaker.
He has also contributed as an editor for Love Divine - Shanti Samsara, a music project composed by Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, showcasing his versatility in storytelling across different mediums.
Other significant works include The Unsung of Bhadra Tiger Reserve, which garnered widespread acclaim in the Indian Natural History community, and Frozen Highway, a docufilm following two athlete cyclists crossing the cold Zanskar valleys of the Himalayas. His role as the principal cinematographer for Wild Karnataka, India's first blue-chip film, was another major milestone, with the film showcased across large-format theaters in India.
In collaboration with state forest departments, Prashanth has contributed to natural history awareness projects like The Unsung Bhadra, Wild Karnataka, Namma Bandipura and The Bhimghad Effort, further reinforcing his expertise in the field.
Apart from filmmaking, Prashanth enjoys traveling, meeting people, learning about their cultures, and is an avid music enthusiast, electronics hobbyist, and a connoisseur of Bangalore's food culture.
