Shailesh Singh, is a Writer/Director from India, a graduate of National Film School in Łódź. His love for Krzysztof Kieślowski brought him to Poland. Originally from New Delhi, Shailesh’s artistic journey began early, leading him to the College of Art, Delhi, where he earned a degree in fine arts, eventually working in advertising and Photography before he moved to Poland. His deep connection to visual storytelling evolved into filmmaking, with his first short experimental documentary, Man in a Box, premiering at the renowned Camerimage Festival in 2019. His fiction film debut, Fools Gold, was showcased at the Gdynia Film Festival and later aired on Kino Polska TV. His short, Melody Day, premiered at MAMI 2023. Through his Films, he explores the theme of social estrangement faced by individuals in contemporary society. Outside of filmmaking, he is also a graphic designer and photographer.