Megha Ramaswamy is a multifaceted creative professional based in the vibrant city of Mumbai, India. Her innovative and thought-provoking work as a screenwriter, director, and producer has garnered significant attention and acclaim within the industry.
One of her most notable achievements is her hybrid short documentary, Newborns, which premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival in 2014 and was subsequently reviewed as the Best Film of Programme Four. This powerful and disconcerting film takes a close and unflinching look at the lives of survivors of acid attack violence, shedding light on a critical social issue that affects countless individuals worldwide.
Since its initial release, Newborns has traveled to numerous prominent film festivals, including Clermont Ferrand, Films de Femmes, Byron Bay, Flicker Fest, Cinequest, Filmmor, and the Human Rights Film Festival in Paris, where it has won numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional storytelling and innovative filmmaking techniques.
Megha's remarkable work has also earned her a coveted spot as a beneficiary of the prestigious Chicken & Egg Fund in collaboration with the International Documentary Film Festival (IDF),in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the documentary genre and her tireless efforts with the support group Stop Acid Attacks.
Megha's production company, Missfit Films, is dedicated to creating innovative and boundary-pushing films that defy traditional categorization as either independent or commercial. Her mission is to push the boundaries of storytelling and filmmaking, exploring new and unconventional ways to engage audiences and spark meaningful conversations about the world around us.
