8 months ago
Rima Das Honored by NYWIFT
Rima Das, a filmmaker, won an important award from a group called New York Women in Film and Television.
This group gives awards to women who do great work in movies and TV.
Rima won for her movie 'Village Rockstars 2', which is a sequel to her earlier successful movie 'Village Rockstar'.
The award is special because it shows that stories from India, told with honesty and lived experience, can travel across borders.
Rima is happy because she thinks this award will help her make more movies that people everywhere can enjoy.
Her movie also won a big award at a film festival in Busan, South Korea.
Other filmmakers were also honored for their contributions to cinema.
Rima Das received the Excellence in Directing award from NYWIFT for 'Village Rockstars 2'.
NYWIFT is a respected organization supporting women in film, TV, and digital media.
Das was one of 11 international filmmakers honored for their contributions to cinema.
'Village Rockstars 2' premiered at the Busan International Film Festival 2024, winning the Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film.
Das views the recognition as a validation of her storytelling and a step towards more inclusive global cinema.
- Who
- Rima Das
- What
- Received Excellence in Directing award from NYWIFT
- Where
- New York, USA
- When
- December 30
- Why
- For her film 'Village Rockstars 2'
Supporters
Critics
Cultural Representation
Supporters
The award validates the importance of diverse cultural narratives in global cinema.
Critics
Some may argue that regional films receive less mainstream recognition compared to Hollywood.
Key facts
- Award
- Excellence in Directing
- Organization
- New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT)
- Film
- Village Rockstars 2
- Premiere
- Busan International Film Festival 2024
- Award at Busan
- Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film
- Other Recipients
- Suzannah Herbert, Cherien Dabis, Shonali Bose, Rachel Immaraj, Elena Neuman, Kerstin Karlhuber, Lisa Cunningham, Jackie Quinones, Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni, Rachel Israel
Quotes
Rima Das
Filmmaker and two-time National Award-winning director
“Calling the honour “deeply meaningful”, Das said the award reaffirms the idea that authentic Indian stories can resonate with audiences worldwide.”
telegraphindia.com
“My cinematic journey and ambitions are expansive, and this support strengthens my belief in building a more inclusive global cinema”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
Rima Das among 11 Filmmakers honoured by New York Women in Film and Television
Rima Das gets New York film body’s excellence in direction award for ‘Village Rockstars 2’
Rima Das among 11 filmmakers honoured by New York Women in Film and Television
