Renu Negi
Renu Negi | |
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| Born | Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Notable work | Yak-the Ship of Mountain, Dolma, Chambal Ki Chitthi |
Renu Negi is an Indian filmmaker. She is the first tribal woman filmmaker from Himachal Pradesh.[1][2]
Her documentary, Yak-the ship of mountain, won the Silver Beaver Award for Best Science Film and the Special Award For Technical Excellence in Cinematography at the 8th National Science Film Festival in 2018.[3][4]
Early life and family
[edit]Negi was born in a tribal family in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. She is the eldest daughter in her family, and has a younger brother and sister. Her father was an expert craftsman and her mother was an award-winning handicraft specialist. Negi's husband is a medical officer, and the couple has two children.[5][6]
Career
[edit]Negi completed her studies in Shimla and completed a filmmaking apprenticeship, during which she refined her craft.[7]
Negi has made several documentaries on travel, lifestyle, art, culture, social causes, etc. prevalent in Himachal and its various tribes. 'Dolma' is one of her notable documentaries talking about the early girl marriage still practised in Kinnaur. Her works 'Ek Nishi Aurat Ki Kahani', based on the Nishi tribe and fiction film 'Wapsi', and other documentaries on tribes like Mishmi, Khamti, Sherdukpen, and Khasis of Meghalaya were telecast as a weekly program on DD National.[citation needed]
In 1998, she started her Delhi-based production house RN Productions. Her recent documentary, Chambal Ki Chitthi, which highlights the water crisis in Rajasthan, was produced under RN Productions' banner.[8] Negi also produced a documentary titled Ghar se door apna ghar, based on Homestays in Himachal.[9]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Silver Beaver Award for the Best Science Film for 'Yak-the ship of mountain'-2018[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Bisht, Gaurav (1 August 2021). "Meet Himachal's first tribal woman to make a mark in filmmaking". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Meet Renu Negi, The First Tribal Filmmaker From Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur". Outlook India. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Service, Statesman News (2018-04-18). "Renu Negi's 'Yak' wins Silver Beaver Award at 8th NSFF". The Statesman. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ "Announcement of 8th NSFFI Awards" (PDF).
- ^ "Daughter of Himachal shines as successful film producer & director". 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ K, Anurag (2022-07-16). "Witnessing the digital transition of the global entertainment business – Renu Negi". The Thrive. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ "Kinnaur filmmaker wins accolades". The Tribune. 14 May 2018.
- ^ "'Chambal ki Chitthi' depicts water crisis and how ERCP can play key role in addressing it". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Himachal Tourism Official (2019-04-27). Ghar Se Door Apna Ghar-Himachal. Retrieved 2024-09-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ "State girl's movie 'Yak' wins award". Tribune India. 22 May 2018.