Director

Rima Das

Rima Das is an Indian filmmaker who put Assamese cinema on the global map with her breakout film Village Rockstars in 2017. The film became a sensation, racking up awards at national and international festivals before earning the distinction of being India's official Oscar entry for the 90th Academy Awards—making it the first Assamese film ever to compete for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Out of 28 films selected that year, Village Rockstars stood out as the clear choice, cementing Das's reputation as one of India's most exciting directorial voices. Her impact has been recognized far and wide, landing her a spot on GQ India's list of 50 most influential young Indians in 2018, and she's been trusted to serve on the juries of prestigious festivals including the Berlin International Film Festival and Mumbai International Film Festival. What sets Rima Das apart is her ability to tell deeply human stories with remarkable authenticity and visual poetry. She's become a champion for gender equality in cinema, serving as a Brand Ambassador for Toronto International Film Festival's Share Her Journey campaign. Her work carries a distinctly regional sensibility while speaking to universal themes, bringing fresh perspectives to Indian cinema that challenge conventional storytelling. Beyond Village Rockstars, Das continues to create films that celebrate overlooked voices and communities, establishing herself as a crucial contemporary filmmaker who's reshaping the landscape of Indian cinema with each project.