ANA TIWARY

Ana Tiwary is an accomplished Director/Producer, with over nine years of experience in a wide variety of media such as Features, TV shows, TVCs, Promos, News as well as Documentary. Besides being passionate about every aspect of filmmaking, from concept to screening; Ana is also an experienced cinematographer, editor and web-designer.

She earned a Masters Degree in Film and Video Production from the American University in Washington DC and holds a second Masters in English Literature from University of Mumbai. Ana won the Gold Medal for her B.A. in Communication and Video Production and the Best Film Award for her first film entitled 'Breath of Life'. In 2006 she traveled to war torn Liberia to shoot a documentary about the peace movement and election of the World's first black woman President - Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.

From interviewing Hillary Clinton to filming in Bombay slums; from working at National Geographic Channel to 'Bollywood' films, Ana's exciting career has taken her through amazing experiences and exotic locations around the world – North America, Africa, Asia, Europe and now Australia.  In 2007, Ana moved to Sydney and produced a short film to promote science education among Aboriginal Students for the University of Western Sydney.  She is also involved with the WOW (World of Women) Film Festival as Technical Consultant and collaborating with international tour partners. In 2008 Ana was appointed Vice President of WIFT NSW and designed the Media Mentorship for Women program and currently volunteers as the Mentorship Program Director.

In 2009 Ana was a finalist for the prestigious NSW Woman of the Year Award. She participated in the SMPTE 09 Expo & Conference organizing committee and designed 'Career Corner'. Last year Ana joined the 48 Hour Film Project team as the Sydney project director. In 2010, she launched the Celebrating World Cinema talk series and continues to work on creative and challenging initiatives.

inDiVisual films: www.inDiVisualfilms.com

Media Mentorship for Women: www.nsw.wift.org/mentor

48 Hour Film Project - Sydney: www.48hourfilm.com/sydney

Celebrating World Cinema talk series: www.meetup.com/CELEBRATING-WORLD-CINEMA/