Rama Rau

Place of birth: Canada
Fame for: Directing

Biography

Rama Rau is a Canadian Screen Award nominated writer-director whose works feature strong female roles. Well known for her daring choice of subject matter and ability to interest funders in her unique directorial voice, Rau has paved a path for herself, moving between fiction and documentary. She has made a name for herself as being a pioneer in employing all-female crews on her film League of Exotique Dancers.