About TDF Session 215
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About Sara Khongsai
Documentary Filmmaker
and Conservationist
Khonsa, Tirap
Arunachal Pradesh
Sara Khongsai is a documentary filmmaker and conservationist dedicated to preserving indigenous cultures and biodiversity. An alumnus of TISS Guwahati and the Green Hub Fellowship, Sara works closely with local communities in Arunachal Pradesh and has made few short documentary films on indigenous traditions and environmental conservation.
Currently collaborating with Chajo Lowang in Tirap district, Sara co-authored a pictorial book documenting the biodiversity, culture, and folklore of the local tribe, supported by the Green Hub – Royal Enfield Conservation Grant (2022). They received the grant again in 2024 for their new project ‘Green Tirap’ focusing on conservation efforts in the region. Sara is also part of the Women Storytelling Project, which documents folk stories from various Arunachal tribes. Their upcoming illustrated children’s book, Lost Legacies – Unearthing Women Narratives, explores nature and gender themes, supported by the Zubaan grant.
With a passion for visual storytelling, Sara continues to use film and literature to amplify indigenous voices, safeguard traditional knowledge, and advocate for environmental conservation.
