Hirdesh Kamble | A Director's Journey | Backstage Storytellers Ep. 03 | Coffee & Rum Productions

In an industry where the spotlight rarely reaches the people behind the camera, Backstage Storytellers is a documentary series that uncovers the journeys of creators, technicians, assistants, and filmmakers who bring stories to life. Episode 03 features Hirdesh Kamble, an award-winning independent filmmaker who reflects on his journey through the film industry, from learning the craft on bustling film sets to directing recognised films. He shares stories of working alongside industry veterans, creating meaningful cinema on limited budgets, and navigating the realities of Bollywood with resilience and conviction. More than a story about filmmaking, this episode is about perseverance, passion, and the unseen work that shapes the entertainment industry. It captures the very essence of Backstage Storytellers by celebrating the people whose contributions often go unnoticed. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - A Life In Cinema 03:40 - Born Into Cinema 05:13 - The First Step 06:55 - Learning The Craft 09:01 - Building A Reputation 11:52 - Life As An Assistant Director 14:39 - The People Who Stayed 16:37 - The Director Within 21:56 - Making The First Film 30:12 - Cinema Today 33:02 - Looking Ahead 34:35 - A Message To Dreamers CREDITS: Featuring: Hirdesh Kamble Written & Directed By: Srivinay Salian Executive Producers: Sachin Wawdhane & Nikhil Tendulkar Production Manager: Avantika Bhattacharyya Line Producer: Chandan Jaiswal Director of Photography: Pushkar Soni Writer/Interviewer: Noyonika Baptista Editor: Krishna Srivastava Graphic Designer: Prathik Sherigar Behind The Scenes: Nikita Singh © 2026 Mediagist / Coffee & Rum Productions All Rights Reserved #BackstageStorytellers #BehindTheScenes #FilmDirector #Filmmaking #Bollywood #DocumentarySeries