'Ganesh Matkari' is an architect, film critic and film-maker. He is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, 'Khidkya Ardhya Ughdya (Half-Open Windows)'; a short-story collection, 'Installations'; and three books of film criticism, 'Filmmakers', 'Cinematic' and 'Choukatibahercha Cinema'. He co-directed the national award winning Marathi Film, 'Investment', and directed a short film, 'SHOT', which premiered at the Indian Film Festival in Stuttgart, Germany, and has been shown at various film festivals since.