Hemanta Sadeeq

Hemanta Sadeeq is a Bangladeshi filmmaker based in Dhaka. Hemanta Sadeeq is an independent Bangladeshi filmmaker based in Dhaka. His work is distinguished by a distinctive visual approach and a focus on intimate, socially rooted narratives. He studied Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Dhaka. His films have been presented at international film festivals and markets. Working across fiction and documentary, Sadeeq explores human experiences and contemporary social realities through a personal cinematic perspective.

Filmography A Letter to God Life Scarlet Echoes Khowab: Castle in The Air SHOLTE: the Lamp Wick Titlinama, Tale of a Girl Bihan

Awards Joy Bangla Youth Award Global Youth Parliament Summit Best Foreign Language Film, Geo Film Fest & Expo Cinema, Italy (2017) Best Drama, Real to Reel Global Youth Film Festival Hollywood, USA (2017) Jury Mention Award, Ringerike International Youth Film Festival, Norway (2017) Best Director, Youth Capital Film Festival, Iran (2018) Young Talent Award, 10th International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh (2017) BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM- IFFRS, India (2025) Silver Award Winner – 24th Short Film Festival DigiCon6 Asia,Japan (2022) Critics Award Winner – IFEFA Australia (2023) Best Short Nominee – 41st Tous Courts International ShortFilms Festival, France (2023) Best Short Winner (European Premiere): International Film Festival, Romania (2023) Best Short Film Nominee and Scholarship Winner:International Short Film Festival Detmold, Germany (2024) Best Director Nominee, African International Film Festival, Nigeria (2023) Best Short Film Nominee, Thai International Film Festival, Thailand (2023)