
R V Ramani
Guest Mentor
Spanning a career of 35 years, with over 25 films directed and many more as a cinematographer, R V Ramani has made an invaluable impact on Indian independent documentary practice. His one-man-army, impressionistic films have earned him global and national recognition, including
India’s National Film Awards, Best Film at the Mumbai International Film Festival, and the prestigious Bala Kailasam Award, among others. His notable films include “Oh, That’s Bhanu,” “My Camera and Tsunami,” “Santhal Family to Mill Re-Call,” “Brahma Vishnu Shiva,” “Saa,” and many more. His works have been showcased at significant festivals such as Yamagata, Busan, IDSFFK, Jeonju, and many others. Additionally, retrospectives of his films have been featured at festivals like documentArt in Germany, MIFF-India, and the Asia Pacific Triennale, among others. Prior to graduating from FTII with a specialization in cinematography, Ramani worked as a photojournalist. He has been teaching and mentoring generations of young filmmakers at various Institutions
