Samagra Shah is a visual storyteller and documentary filmmaker from Nepal. His work allows him to connect with people’s experiences and understand their relationship with animals and nature. Through his work, he hopes to bring attention to untold perspectives, blending personal narratives with broader societal concerns.
FELLOWSHIPS, WORKSHOPS AND GRANTS
Fellow - PC Fellowship (2024)
A nine-month fellowship by photo.circle supporting visual storytellers to explore and challenge notions of "development" and "prosperity" in Nepal's current models.
International Storytelling Workshop (2022)
A three-month workshop organized by Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway, Pathshala Institute, Bangladesh, and photo.circle, Nepal.
Global Media Makers - Documentary Film Workshop (2022)
A four-day workshop with Nepali filmmakers and global mentors, organized by the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival in collaboration with Film Independent, USA.
Toni Hagen Foundation Documentary Grant (2022)
’Wagging Tale’ received the grant and mentorship from Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival.
Multimedia Fellow - THE SKIN OF CHITWAN (2020)
A Nepal Picture Library project reimagining conversations on indigeneity, climate change, traditional knowledge, development, sustainability, and indigenous futurity through storytelling and research.
Introduction to Storytelling Workshop (2019)
A two-week workshop by photo.circle focused on crafting visual narrative storytelling.
FILM FESTIVALS, EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION
WAGGING TALE (2024)
- Screening at Parda Faash, by Asia Society India Center with Film South Asia and The National Centre for the Performing Arts
- Screening at Arthshila Delhi, India
- Screening at Arthshila Goa, India
- Screening at Arthshila Ahmedabad, India
- Screening at Arthshila Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
- Human Rights Film Festival Nepal 2024
- Film South Asia 2024
- Intentional South Asian Film Festival Canada 2024 | Honorable Mention for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking
- Special Jury Mention for Best Documentary Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival 2024 | Special Jury Mention for Best Documentary
SINCE THE TIME OF THE GODS,
OUR BOATS HAVE BEEN IN THESE RIVERS (2024)
- Exhibited at 'Who Does The River Belong To?' by photo.circle
THE SKIN OF CHITWAN (2020)
Exhibited at:
- PhotoKTM5, Nepal, 2023
- Biennale für Aktuelle Fotografie, Germany, 2022
- Virtual Exhibition Launch, 2020
SEVENTY EIGHT BY SIX (2022)
A photo book published as the outcome of International Storytelling Workshop.
Contact:
samagrashah@gmail.com
Instagram: shah.sam