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Sunita Prasad is an Assistant Professor of Film at Purchase College's School of Film and Media Studies. As a Brooklyn-based filmmaker and video artist, she combines creative practice with academic mentorship, focusing on documentary and experimental cinema.
- MFA, Rhode Island School of Design
- BFA, Tisch School of the Arts at New York University
Her work spans film editing and directing, characterized by innovative storytelling and technical excellence. Films she has edited have achieved critical acclaim through theatrical releases, Sundance/SXSW/Tribeca festival screenings, and distribution on HBO, Hulu, PBS, and Arte. Her directorial projects have exhibited internationally at venues like Palais de Tokyo, Centre Clark, and Flux Factory.
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- Peabody Award
- Multiple Emmy nominations
- DOC NYC & HBO Documentary Films 40 UNDER 40 honoree
- Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellow & Mentor
- Yaddo artist residency alum
Prasad has received significant grant support including funding from Art Matters Foundation, Jerome Foundation, New York State Council for the Arts, and the NYC Women's Fund for her award-winning narrative short Sleep Training. As an active film practitioner, she contributes to both the academic and creative dimensions of the Film department through her mentorship and industry experience.
