GRAND JURY JUDGE FOR Rūng Film Fest 2026
Apoorva Bakshi is an International Emmy Award-winning South Asian producer, best known for her premium franchise Delhi Crime, Netflix Original The Hunt for Veerappan, and the widely loved documentary feature WOMB. She executive produced the Oscar-shortlisted hand-drawn animation feature The Glassworker (2025) and produced acclaimed shorts Starch and Jooyein. Co-founder of Golden Karavan, Awedacious Originals, and Project FUEL, she is a fierce guardian of independent voices and has distributed 50+ award-winning films worldwide. She has also worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia on large-scale format productions Amazing Race Asia, Cyril Simply Magic, and India’s Minute to Win It.
Having experienced both the creative and business sides of the entertainment industry, Apoorva navigates both and continues to find new ways to innovate and merge the two. She continues to serve on several juries, including the IDA. A professional sharpshooter and formally trained Bharatnatyam dancer, Apoorva shuttles between San Francisco and Mumbai and loves to backpack the world when she is not up in the air.
Each year, the Rūng Film Fest team selects distinguished professionals from the filmmaking industry to serve as Grand Jury Judges. These judges review our indie film submissions for artistic merit, storytelling, and technical quality, choosing the top three titles for awards. Their expertise ensures the festival recognizes films that are both diverse and professionally executed.
