Amit Baidya

Headshot of Amit Baidya, filmmaker on The Short Film Show

About

Amit Baidya is a TVC director working worldwide. Though based in Mumbai, his rich and diverse background has been shaped by experiences across India and extensive travels around the world. These journeys have profoundly influenced his creative vision, bringing a unique perspective to his work. An architect from BIT and a filmmaking graduate from the National Institute of Design, India, Amit’s innate talent for art, design, and photography is evident in his compelling visual storytelling—whether capturing the raw essence of people and spaces or crafting stunning beauty commercials. His reel showcases a wide range of styles, including beauty, performance, documentary, slice-of-life, and food films. He has directed commercials for global clients such as Apple Music, Google, Dyson, Ted Baker, Western Union, Bosch, and Maxis Malaysia, among others. Amit is represented by Driven By Creatives for TV commercials worldwide, while in India, he collaborates with Richa Pallod under Safe Harbour Films. In his spare time, he enjoys graphic design, photography, cooking, and doodling—always with music in the background.

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