I am an independent filmmaker, artist, and PhD researcher from Manipur with a vibrant portfolio that bridges cinema, contemporary art, and storytelling. My directorial debut Un-filled has been showcased at the Dhaka International Film Festival, Jaffna International Cinema Festival, and the South Asian Short Film Festival. My short documentary Song From Mapao earned a Jury’s special mention at the Heritage Short Film Festival in Guwahati. With a background in advertising and mass communication, I have varied knowledge in content creation and design. I have worked with homegrown brands handling their social media pages, generating attractive contents to garner large audiences. While also working with artists and art foundations, I have designed several posters, posts and videos to make impactful digital presence for these brands. I served as assistant director for the feature film Joseph’s Son, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar — a collaboration between the National Film Development Corporation and Oli Pictures. My deep interest in the intersection of film and art led me to collaborate on Devouring Blossom, an experimental film project featured in the Students’ Biennale of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016, curated by Dutch filmmaker Sarojini Lewis. My creative journey extends to performance, visual storytelling, and video editing. I have worked closely with artists and collectives through roles such as festival coordinator at the Listener Festival of Orality 2023 and as Project Manager with Nachom Arts Foundation. I have also actively participated in national and international filmmaking workshops and masterclasses, including those conducted by Farida Pacha, Ashoke Vishwanathan, and Majid Movasseghi. Working closely with artists & projects involving the indigenous communities in Manipur, my work is grounded in community, culture, and experimental narrative forms, using film and multimedia art to amplify underrepresented voices and indigenous narratives.

Renuka Soraisam

I am an independent filmmaker, artist, and PhD researcher from Manipur with a vibrant portfolio that bridges cinema, contemporary art, and storytelling. My directorial debut Un-filled has been showcased at the Dhaka International Film Festival, Jaffna International Cinema Festival, and the South Asian Short Film Festival. My short documentary Song From Mapao earned a Jury’s special mention at the Heritage Short Film Festival in Guwahati. With a background in advertising and mass communication, I have varied knowledge in content creation and design. I have worked with homegrown brands handling their social media pages, generating attractive contents to garner large audiences. While also working with artists and art foundations, I have designed several posters, posts and videos to make impactful digital presence for these brands. I served as assistant director for the feature film Joseph’s Son, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar — a collaboration between the National Film Development Corporation and Oli Pictures. My deep interest in the intersection of film and art led me to collaborate on Devouring Blossom, an experimental film project featured in the Students’ Biennale of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016, curated by Dutch filmmaker Sarojini Lewis. My creative journey extends to performance, visual storytelling, and video editing. I have worked closely with artists and collectives through roles such as festival coordinator at the Listener Festival of Orality 2023 and as Project Manager with Nachom Arts Foundation. I have also actively participated in national and international filmmaking workshops and masterclasses, including those conducted by Farida Pacha, Ashoke Vishwanathan, and Majid Movasseghi. Working closely with artists & projects involving the indigenous communities in Manipur, my work is grounded in community, culture, and experimental narrative forms, using film and multimedia art to amplify underrepresented voices and indigenous narratives.

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I am an independent filmmaker, artist, and PhD researcher from Manipur with a vibrant portfolio that bridges cinema, contemporary art, and storytelling. My directorial debut Un-filled has been showcased at the Dhaka International Film Festival, Jaffna International Cinema Festival, and the South Asian Short Film Festival. My short documentary Song From Mapao earned a Jury’s special mention at the Heritage Short Film Festival in Guwahati.

With a background in advertising and mass communication, I have varied knowledge in content creation and design. I have worked with homegrown brands handling their social media pages, generating attractive contents to garner large audiences. While also working with artists and art foundations, I have designed several posters, posts and videos to make impactful digital presence for these brands. I served as assistant director for the feature film Joseph’s Son, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar — a collaboration between the National Film Development Corporation and Oli Pictures. My deep interest in the intersection of film and art led me to collaborate on Devouring Blossom, an experimental film project featured in the Students’ Biennale of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016, curated by Dutch filmmaker Sarojini Lewis. My creative journey extends to performance, visual storytelling, and video editing. I have worked closely with artists and collectives through roles such as festival coordinator at the Listener Festival of Orality 2023 and as Project Manager with Nachom Arts Foundation. I have also actively participated in national and international filmmaking workshops and masterclasses, including those conducted by Farida Pacha, Ashoke Vishwanathan, and Majid Movasseghi. Working closely with artists & projects involving the indigenous communities in Manipur, my work is grounded in community, culture, and experimental narrative forms, using film and multimedia art to amplify underrepresented voices and indigenous narratives.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Assamese
Intermediate

Work Experience

IEC Expert (Urban) 2.0 at Manipur Urban Development Agency, MAHUD Govt. of Manipur
August 1, 2025 - Present
Launching awareness campaign for behavioral change, coordinating ULBs for IEC activities, graphic designing, social media handling & content writing.
Content Writer at MyGov Manipur
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Writing content for official social media pages.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Social media content design, logo design, branding, poster design, invitation design.
Social Media Manager at Khohi Weaves, Khohi Candles
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managing digital presence – Running ads, designing posts, product photography, spearheading campaigns.
Director Assistant at Joseph’s Son (Film)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Assistant Director for the feature film Joseph’s Son, co-produced by NFDC India and Oli Pictures.
Festival Coordinator at The Listener Festival (IMASI Foundation)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Coordinated overall event; managed social media contents; designed posters and posts as promotional material.
Video Editor & Scriptwriter at Manipur Tourism Department
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Edited promo video and wrote voiceover content.
Rapporteur at 7th Women Science Congress
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Documentation & writing article for publishing.
Director & Editor at Song From Mapao (Short Documentary)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Directed and edited the short documentary Song From Mapao.
Director & Editor at Un-filled
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Directed and edited the debut short film Un-filled.
Cinematographer at Devouring Blossom
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Cinematography for Devouring Blossom, part of Kochi-Muziris Biennale Students’ Biennale (2016).
Program Coordinator & Project Manager at Nachom Arts Foundation
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Oversaw cultural programs; handled artists; designed posters; social media promotion.
Blogger at Because My Mind Speaks
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Blog: personal reflections and commentary.
Contributor at Youth Street News Magazine
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Article titled The Civilised Citizen.
Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Freelance projects including Finding the Voices interviews.
Video Editor at Various Projects
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Edited videos including Punshilok, Finding the Voices, etc.
Director at Babina Diagnostics, Singzu Joint
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Directed music videos.
Casual Assignee at Doordarshan Kendra, Imphal
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Assisted in program production including shooting, editing, voiceover.
Assistant Director at Various Projects
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Direction assistance.
Event Manager at WOL Media, Imphal
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
One year experience in events.
Strategic Planning Intern at Triton Communications Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai
January 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Marketing planning internship.
Author at Femina Magazine Website
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Short story Living in the Past.
News Reporting Intern at Doordarshan Kendra, Imphal
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Internship in journalism.
News Writing Intern at ISTV Network, Imphal
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Internship in news reporting and script writing.

Education

Master of Arts in Mass Communication at Manipur University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Mass Media at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
AISSE at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lamphelpat, Imphal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
AISSCE at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lamphelpat, Imphal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Un-filled selected for the Indian Panorama Section in the 2nd South Asian Short Film Festival (2019)
January 1, 2019 - April 28, 2026
Un-filled official selection for the 3rd Jaffna International Cinema Festival (short film competition)
January 1, 2017 - April 28, 2026
Un-filled selected for the 15th Dhaka International Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - April 28, 2026
Un-filled selected for the 2nd Sangai International Film Festival
January 1, 2016 - April 28, 2026
Song From Mapao – Jury’s Special Mention Award, Heritage Short Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - April 28, 2026
Sisterhood Talkies Northeast festival (Women Making Films India) screening of Song From Mapao
January 1, 2017 - April 28, 2026
Film Fellow, Dharamshala International Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - April 28, 2026
NET (National Eligibility Test) cleared
December 1, 2015 - April 28, 2026
Film Appreciation Course, Film and Television Institute of India (Pune)
January 1, 2016 - April 28, 2026
Currently pursuing PhD, Department of Mass Communication, Manipur University
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government