Bijon is a renowned writer, director, and producer of Bangladeshi-American descent, whose creative endeavors are deeply rooted in the culturally specific narratives of the Sub-continent, yet possess a universal appeal that transcends geographical boundaries.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bijon's works have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, with numerous international film festival appearances under his belt, including the prestigious Venice Film Festival, the Rotterdam Film Festival, the Locarno Film Festival, the Seattle International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Singapore International Film Festival, the Cinequest Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival, the Melbourne International Film Festival, the Raindance Film Festival, the Tampere Film Festival, and many others.
Bijon's projects have received significant support and recognition from esteemed organizations, including the Berlin International Film Festival, the Sundance Institute, the Cannes Marche du Film, La Fabrique, Film Independent, the Sloan Foundation, the Locarno Open Doors, the Hong Kong Film Financing Forum, the Asian Film Market, and the Tokyo Gap Financing.
In addition to his impressive professional achievements, Bijon holds the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi graduate of the prestigious Film, Television, and Theatre Department of the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in Film Production and Directing.
