Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Simran Sawhney's Film Behind Mask at AFI FEST 2025
Simran Sawhney is a talented Indian cinematographer who recently showcased her film Behind the Mask at AFI FEST 2025.
Her work has been praised for its emotional and psychological depth, and she is known for adapting her style to fit the story.
She has won several awards and her films have been shown at many important festivals around the world.
Simran is one of the few Indian women working consistently as a cinematographer in international projects, and her success shows that the film industry is becoming more inclusive.
Simran Sawhney's film Behind the Mask screened at AFI FEST 2025, gaining recognition for its controlled and emotionally aligned visual language.
Sawhney is known for her adaptability and tailoring her cinematography to the emotional and psychological space of each story.
She has received the Amazon’s Innovation Storytelling Grant and her work has been recognized at prestigious festivals like Venice Shorts and the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Sawhney's short film Knock has been screened at multiple international and Indian film festivals.
Her rise in the industry reflects a broader shift towards greater representation of women and diverse voices in global filmmaking.
- Who
- Simran Sawhney, an Indian cinematographer
- What
- Screening of her film Behind the Mask at AFI FEST 2025
- When
- AFI FEST 2025
- Where
- AFI FEST 2025
- Why
- To showcase her cinematography and strengthen her international reputation
- Cinematographer
- Simran Sawhney
- Film
- Behind the Mask
- Festival
- AFI FEST 2025
- Awards
- Amazon’s Innovation Storytelling Grant, NATAS Production Awards, Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
- Notable Works
- Knock, The Patricias