Rima Das Receives NYWFT Award for Excellence in Directing

Recognition for Rima Das

Guwahati, Dec 30: Filmmaker Rima Das has been awarded the prestigious New York Women in Film and Television (NYWFT) Award for Excellence in Directing 2025 for her recent film Village Rockstars 2.

This year, she is among 11 international filmmakers honored for their significant contributions to the film industry.

In response to this accolade, Das expressed that this recognition is profoundly meaningful to her storytelling journey. She emphasized that the award signifies not just a personal milestone but also validates that authentic narratives from India can transcend borders.

Das further mentioned that this support reinforces her commitment to fostering a more inclusive global cinema landscape.

NYWIFT is a highly regarded non-profit organization within the US entertainment sector, dedicated to supporting, promoting, and celebrating women in film, television, and digital media.

Cynthia López, the CEO of NYWIFT, described the organization’s mission as one of filmmakers uplifting fellow filmmakers, thereby creating a sustainable global ecosystem for women's creative voices and careers.

This year's award recipients also include Suzannah Herbert for Natchez, Cherien Dabis for All That’s Left of You, Shonali Bose for A Fly on the Wall, Rachel Immaraj for An Unquiet Mind, Elena Neuman for Looking UP, Kerstin Karlhuber for After All, Lisa Cunningham for Me Period, Jackie Quinones for Miles Away, Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni for Cutting Through Rocks, and Rachel Israel for The Floaters.

This latest accolade further solidifies Das’s reputation as a unique voice in contemporary Indian independent cinema, with her films, deeply rooted in real-life experiences, continuing to resonate on a global scale.