Rakesh Rao

Rakesh Rao is the founder of Enscitec Productions, a firm dedicated to developing content related to Environment, Science and Technology. As a Science Photographer/Filmmaker he specialises in documenting scientific expeditions and research activities. Over the years, he has been involved in several documentation projects and his work has taken him to all the three Cryospheric Polar regions (Arctic, Antarctic and the Himalayas) making him amongst the few documentary filmmakers to do so. His recent film “ The Climate Challenge” won the Best Science Film award at the International Science Film Festival of India. Having participated in over 8 expeditions, he has spent around 18 months in some of the most extreme weather and hostile conditions documenting climate change research. He is also actively involved in promoting Science and Climate Change awareness through film & photography in schools, colleges and other public forums across the country.