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Prateek Rawat
Film Curator & Programmer | Global South Film Cultures | Cultural Strategy & Festival Practice
Curating cinema and moving image practices across aesthetics, geographies, and contexts, Prateek Rawat designs programs that foreground emerging, experimental, and underrepresented voices — with a particular focus on Asian, MENA, and Latin American film cultures.
With experience across major public film festivals (IFFI, MIFF, DIFF), Prateek collaborates with festivals, filmmakers, and cultural platforms to craft immersive, resonant, and context-driven film experiences. He also works closely with filmmakers to shape the aesthetic and strategic direction of their projects — guiding them toward festivals, exhibitions, and audiences that align with their vision.
Programming & Curation
Prateek curates boundary-shifting film programs spotlighting experimental, arthouse, and underrepresented cinema across Asia, MENA, and Latin America. Drawing on international festival experience and a deep regional focus, his lineups reframe cinematic contexts, foster cross-cultural dialogue, and champion bold, independent voices.
Festival Strategy & Consultancy
Creative Collaborations
With deep insight into the global film festival landscape, Prateek advises festivals, institutions, and filmmakers on curatorial frameworks, audience engagement, and festival positioning. His work combines creative vision with strategic clarity — from lineup design to long-term planning and visibility mapping.
Prateek builds meaningful partnerships across cinema and the arts — collaborating on bespoke programs, film dialogues, and interdisciplinary experiences. His recent work includes special screenings, public conversations, and curatorial mentorship, with a focus on contemporary and collective models of cultural curation.
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