Kristina Motwani is a multifaceted creative professional residing in San Francisco, with a diverse range of skills encompassing producer, director, video editor, and story consultant.
Notably, she has been recognized as a 2019 DOCNYC 40 under 40 honoree, a testament to her outstanding contributions to the documentary film industry.
In addition, Motwani has been a 2017 BAVC National MediaMaker Fellow and a 2018 SFFilm FilmHouse Resident, providing her with invaluable opportunities to hone her craft and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
Her impressive body of work has been showcased at various esteemed film festivals, including the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca, and SFFilm festival, as well as on prominent television networks such as PBS, Netflix, and the World Channel.
Motwani's achievements have garnered her numerous accolades, including a regional Emmy award nomination and prestigious awards from the SF Press Club, the Tellys, and the Society for Professional Journalism.
As a respected industry expert, she serves as a judge for the news and doc Emmy Awards, providing her insight and expertise to the documentary community.
Furthermore, Motwani is an instructor at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, sharing her knowledge and skills with the next generation of documentary filmmakers.
As a member of the Brown Girls Doc Mafia, a collective of women of color working in documentary film, Motwani is part of a supportive network of creatives committed to amplifying diverse voices and perspectives in the industry.
