Manisha Halai (she/her) is an award-winning documentary director and producer. Inspired by her Caribbean heritage, her work often explores how the past shapes the lives and experiences of the global majority today. As an accomplished self-shooter, she gravitates toward intimate, observational filmmaking, guided by a deep commitment to honouring the communities she films. Mia has produced work for British platforms such as BBC, Netflix, and Channel 4. Her short film With Woman won Best Student Film at the 2023 Grierson Awards, received an IDA nomination, was a Vimeo Staff Pick, and is now available internationally on The Guardian Documentaries.