RENJI
PHILIP
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about
Renji Philip is an award-winning writer, director and producer. He grew up in Littleton, Colorado, flyfishing the Rocky Mountains. He studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York for two years and with Howard Fine (and visiting teacher Uta Hagen) in Los Angeles as a full-scholarship student for four years.
He's written, directed and produced 5 short films and 2 features, including The Wake of Light, winning 6 Best Feature Film, 4 Best Director, 8 Best Actor and 2 Best Screenplay awards.
His films have been featured at the Palm Springs, Raindance-London, California Indie, Ramsgate UK, Knoxville, Catalina, Hoboken, Ozark Foothills, Fort Worth, Mayday, Kansas International, Ozark Foothills, Hoboken International, Chicago Blowup, Cobb International, World Music and International Film, Worldfest-Houston, Silicon Beach, Angaelica, Frame 4 Frame, Rendezvous, Fort Worth, World Independent, Culver City, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Cinequest, Starz-Denver, Mill Valley, Bel Air, Clermont-Ferrand, Methodfest, Winnipeg and Smoky Mountain film festivals.
"film connects us to a larger understanding outside our own PERSONAL experience about THE MYSTERY OF being human."
― RENJI PHILIP
Renji is passionate about films that challenge stereotypes and often suggest connections between chance, destiny and coincidence.
In addition to writing, directing and producing, Renji consults and lectures to filmmakers and students using The Wake of Light as a working example to teach 5 core steps filmmakers can use to make an independent film with a personal vision.
If you are interested in learning more about Renji's 5-Steps Lecture, please email us HERE.