RAJ AMIT KUMAR – WRITER DIRECTOR
Filmmaker and writer Raj Amit Kumar made his first feature film, titled UNFREEDOM, in 2015, featuring renowned actors such as BAFTA nominee Victor Banerjee and Life of Pi’s Adil Hussain, along with acclaimed technicians like Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire’s Resul Pookutty. Unfreedom was banned by the Indian government, but the film not only received notoriety but also garnered critical acclaim. The film was released in North America and later on Netflix.

He has recently finished his second feature film, titled BROWN, which was shot in Montana, USA. Brown tells the story of an illegal immigrant and a young white orphan girl. The story explores what it means to be an outsider while trying to find a home and a way to survive. The film is set to be released in 2025.

Raj’s latest web series, BINDIYA KE BAHUBALI, starring Ranvir Shorey, Saurabh Shukla, Sai Tamhankar, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Seema Biswas, Sheeba Chaddha, Vineet Kumar, et al., is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player

Raj Amit Kumar finished his Ph.D. Coursework in Cinema and Media studies at Southern Illinois University (SIUC) in 2009. That same year, he received the Faculty Screenwriting Award at University of film and Video Association (UFVA). Prior to attending SIUC, Kumar graduated with Masters of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from City University of New York (CUNY) in 2006 where he received the George Custen Memorial Award for Academic Excellence. Kumar is also a Speaker and Teacher. He has taught cinema theory and history at both his alma maters, CUNY and SIUC. His writings and research papers have been published and presented at various conferences.