Aparna Sanyal | Director | Public Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT) | India

Aparna Sanyal is a National Film Award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer, and cultural leader with over two decades of experience across Indian and international media platforms, including the BBC, CNN International, and Times Network. She currently serves as Director of the Public Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT), where she is strengthening commissioning frameworks, mentorship pathways, and global collaborations for independent nonfiction filmmakers. Aparna is the conceptualiser of Doc_Commune, a mentoring initiative that has supported more than 150 emerging filmmakers.

Public Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT)

The Public Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT) is India’s premier documentary commissioning organisation, supporting independent nonfiction filmmaking for over two decades. Established to foster diverse, socially relevant storytelling, PSBT has commissioned more than 700 films that have been broadcast nationally and showcased at leading international festivals.

Beyond production, PSBT plays a dynamic role in strengthening the documentary ecosystem through mentorship, training, and industry partnerships. Its flagship initiative, Doc_Commune, nurtures emerging filmmakers and expands pathways into the sector. By bringing together research, creativity, and public discourse, PSBT continues to position the documentary as a vital pillar of India’s cultural and creative economy.

Website: https://psbt.org/