Details

First Name

Rigzin

Last Name

Gurmet

Nickname

rig

Gender

Male

Date of Birth

02/07/1975

Height

5'8"

Location

Leh Ladakh

Bio

A Ladakh-based filmmaker with a career spanning since 2006. He has written, directed, and produced a wide spectrum of work including documentaries, TV series, telefilms, music videos, corporate films, news magazines, and a feature film.

In 2013, he expanded his reach beyond Ladakh, actively participating in national and international screenwriting labs and competitions.

Screenplay Highlights:

  • Neki Kar Kala Kala โ€“ A surreal tale of a calligrapherโ€™s existential angst, selected for the NFDC National Script Lab 2014/15.
  • Ngonsum โ€“ Godforsaken โ€“ A socio-political satire on Ladakh, mentored by Marten Rabarts at the NFDC National Script Lab 2014/15.
  • Urutsey โ€“ Orange Sky โ€“ A period drama set in 1950sโ€“60s Ladakh, selected for the Docskool Kathmandu Producers Lab 2015 and the Rotterdam Script Lab 2016.

Current Projects:

  • Grey Ghost Hunting โ€“ Completed screenplay (12 drafts).
  • Nangpa: The Flaming Sword of the Hidden Cave โ€“ A docu-feature film currently in progress, with 70% of shooting completed.

He also maintains an extensive story bank with fully developed synopses for feature films and web series, consistently exploring new narratives and creative possibilities.

As President of the Film & Television Federation of Ladakh, in collaboration with the UT Government of Ladakh, he has been instrumental in organizing The Himalayan Film Festival of Ladakh since 2001.

Profession

Filmmaker

Experience

Over the years, I have cultivated a filmmaking style that is both distinct and original, reflecting my personal creative vision and approach to storytelling.

Skills

Directing and Visual Storytelling

Additional skills

Apart from my passion for filmmaking, I bring a diverse range of experience in managing a hotel, a yoga center-cafรฉ, organizing live events and film festivals, as well as expertise in digital marketing, farming, and environmental sustainability.

Languages

English, Hindi