Nimisha Mukerji is an award-winning Canadian film director, producer and editor. She is best known for her feature film, Blood Relative (2008), which earned her the Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction and the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Canadian Feature Film.
Mukerji was born in Vancouver, Canada in 1975. She studied film at the University of British Columbia and graduated in 1998. After graduation, she was accepted into the Directors Lab at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto.
Mukerji's first feature film, Blood Relative (2008), tells the story of a young woman caught between two cultures, struggling to find her place in the world. It was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and earned Mukerji several awards, including the Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction and the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Canadian Feature Film.
In 2011, Mukerji wrote and directed the documentary, Balletlujah!, which follows a group of dancers with disabilities as they perform a unique ballet production. The film has been screened at numerous film festivals and earned Mukerji numerous awards, including the 2011 Genie Award for Best Feature Length Documentary.
In 2012, Mukerji directed the feature film, Girl Rising, which follows the stories of nine girls from nine countries around the world as they face various challenges and strive to make a better life for themselves. The film has been praised for its inspiring message and has earned Mukerji multiple awards and nominations, including the 2013 Canadian Screen Award for Best Achievement in Direction.
Mukerji has also directed several shorts films, including Tasting Menu (2013) and The Bigger Picture (2015). She has also produced several films, including the feature film, Rhymes For Young Ghouls (2013).
Mukerji has become an inspiration for filmmakers around the world. Her films have earned her numerous awards and recognition, and her unique voice and vision have resonated with audiences and critics alike. She continues to be an exciting and innovative filmmaker, pushing boundaries and inspiring others with her work.
