Anuradha Rana

Anuradha Rana is an independent filmmaker, educator, and program leader based in Chicago. Born and raised in India, her immigrant roots create the lens of a curious interloper at the heart of her films, where everyday characters push conventional boundaries. She is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Documentary Program at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts. Anuradha brings over 15 years of experience as an educator and program director to her position as the Creative Lead for the Diverse Voices in Doc Fellowship organized by Kartemquin Films and Community Film Workshop of Chicago. She is also on the leadership team for the Asian American Doc organization (ADOC) and a member of BGDM. She was named one of Chicago’s 50 Screen Gems in 2017 & 2019, and a DCASE esteemed artist in 2021.