She has directed 10 documentaries and contributed her editorial expertise to over 50 films. Among her notable works, “Kamlabai” stands out as her most renowned directorial piece, while her role in editing “Mati Manas” (directed by Mani Kaul) is a significant highlight. Her editorial prowess extends to other notable films such as “Sacrifice of Babulal Bhaiya”, “For Maya”, “Tales from Planet Kolkata”, “Majma”, “In the Forest Hangs a Bridge”, “Sunder Nagri”, “The Factory”, and many others.

 

She researched extensively on India’s silent cinema and published an insightful paper titled “Of Wayward Girls and Wicked Women.” This scholarly work sheds light on the pioneering contributions of women to the early days of Indian cinema. Through classes and workshops, Reena has been guiding generations of young filmmakers in the art of documentary practice for over three decades. She has served as a jury member at various prestigious international film festivals, including Kabul and Thimphu in 2011, Mumbai in 2012, Kathmandu in 2017, BANFF Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2020.