Rima Das named among 11 filmmakers honored by New York Women in Film and Television

Filmmaker Rima Das received the Excellence in Directing Award from New York Women in Film and Television for her directorial debut “Village Rockstars 2”.

According to a press release, New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is one of the most respected nonprofit organizations in the American entertainment industry, dedicated to supporting, promoting, and celebrating women working in film, television, and digital media.

Das was among the 11 international filmmakers honored for their contribution to cinema.

The filmmaker said the recognition was “deeply meaningful”. “Receiving this honor from New York Women in Film and Television for ‘Village Rockstar 2’ means a lot to me. I see it not just as a personal honor, but as an affirmation that stories from India, told with honesty and lived-in feel, can travel across borders.” she said in a statement.

“My cinematic journey and ambitions are broad and this support strengthens my belief in creating a more inclusive global cinema,” he said.

The film is a sequel to Das’s multiple award-winning film “Village Rockstar”. It had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival 2024, where it received the Kim Jiseok Award for Best Film.

Other award recipients along with Das include Suzanna Herbert for “Natchez”, Cherian Dabis for “All That’s Left of You”, Shonali Bose for “A Fly on the Wall”, Rachel Immaraj for her directorial debut “An Unquiet Mind”, Elena Newman for “Looking UP”, Kerstin Karlhuber for “After All”, Lisa Lee for “Me Period” Cunningham, joined by Jackie Quinones, Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza for “Miles Away”. Aini for “Cutting Through Rocks”, and Rachel Israel for “The Floaters”.