Rintu Thomas is a renowned Indian filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the industry through her thought-provoking and inspiring documentaries. Her most recent feature documentary, "Writing With Fire" (2021),has garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a double Sundance win, IDA nomination, and PGA nomination, among others. This groundbreaking film, which tells the story of India's first all-female news collective, has been praised by the Washington Post as "The most inspiring journalism movie - maybe ever" and has earned India's first feature documentary nomination for an Academy Award.
Throughout her career, Rintu has received numerous accolades and honors, including India's National Award, IDA 'Courage Under Fire' Honoree, IDA Logan Elevate Awardee, Sundance Fellow, Skoll Stories of Change Fellow, and South Asia Fellow with the Japan Foundation. Her dedication to storytelling and social impact has earned her recognition and respect within the industry and beyond.
In 2009, Rintu co-founded Black Ticket Films, a New Delhi-based production company, along with Academy award-nominated director and cinematographer Sushmit Ghosh. Under the banner of Black Ticket Films, Rintu has directed and produced over 150 short documentaries that have been exhibited at film festivals globally, included in the curriculum of universities, and used as tools for advocacy by diverse communities. Some of her most notable works include "Dilli" (2010) and "Timbaktu" (2012),which have resonated with audiences worldwide and have had a significant impact on the communities they have been shown to.
