JIGAR SHAH

Jigar Shah is the Festival Director of Chicago South Asian Film Festival. He is passionate about the connection between stories, films, and community. He aims to share perspectives through films and art by providing a platform for talents who are overlooked, as he empowers each of us to see our inner artists. An avid advocate for diversity and representation, Jigar has led and transformed the artistic landscape by amplifying South Asian voices by mentoring artists, curating film festivals, and cross-cultural events. Jigar holds several leadership titles and is an advisory board member to several nonprofits. He serves as a jury member in other international film festivals. Working in a leadership role in a Global healthcare firm, Jigar is a business and cybersecurity executive who holds advanced degrees in Engineering, MBA (Chicago), and Law (Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern, Chicago).

“I believe in bringing each of us together through art and culture; this is possible, and I make this an everyday action in my life.”