Rahul Jain

International Filmmaker

Director of award-winning films such as "Machines" and "Invisible Demons," exploring themes of labor, climate, and human endurance.

Films

Machines poster

Machines

2016

An immersive look into one of India's biggest textile factories, exploring the lives of workers in the industrial landscape.

Festival Selections

Sundance Film FestivalIDFA AmsterdamHot Docs

Press

"A haunting meditation on labor and humanity"

Variety

"Visually stunning and deeply moving"

The Guardian
Invisible Demons poster

Invisible Demons

2021

A poetic exploration of Delhi's air pollution crisis, weaving together personal stories and environmental urgency.

Festival Selections

BerlinaleSheffield Doc/FestMumbai Film Festival

Press

"A powerful environmental wake-up call"

Screen International

"Breathtaking cinematography meets urgent storytelling"

Hollywood Reporter

About

Rahul Jain is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker whose work explores the intersection of human experience and industrial landscapes. Born on June 8th, his unique perspective bridges cultures and continents, with a base between New Delhi and Berlin.

His documentary films have garnered critical acclaim at major international film festivals, earning recognition for their poetic approach to urgent social and environmental issues. Jain's work is characterized by its immersive cinematography and profound humanity.

With a background in visual arts and a deep commitment to storytelling that matters, Rahul continues to push the boundaries of documentary filmmaking, creating works that resonate globally while remaining deeply rooted in local realities.

Rahul Jain portrait

Film Festivals

Sundance Film Festival

2017
Park City, USA
Official Selection

Berlinale

2021
Berlin, Germany
Official Selection

IDFA Amsterdam

2016
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Official Selection

Hot Docs

2017
Toronto, Canada
Official Selection

Contact

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