Theja Rio

Thejavituo Rio, is an Indian film director from Nagaland. In 2021, his short film Angh won the Special Jury Award at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. Angh, directed, written, and co-produced by Rio, stars Amo Rio, Shekato Chishi, and Johan Solo.

Speaker Details
  • Profession
    film director
  • Location
  • Tribe

    Konyak

Speaker Details
  • Profession
    film director
  • Location
  • Tribe

    Konyak

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August 19, 2024
7:30 pm
Angami filmmaker Theja Rio will present a 30-minute talk on the concept of ambition in his community. Rio will explore how ambition is perceived among the Konyak people and how it drives him to create films resonating with their experiences. He will discuss his depiction of ambition in his films, using storytelling to convey the community's challenges and dreams. The session will include clips and insights into Rio's filmmaking process, illustrating how his work reflects and inspires his community's collective ambitions. A 30-minute Q&A will conclude, exploring themes of ambition, cultural identity, and filmmaking's role in shaping societal attitudes.

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