Ragini Bhasin is a writer and director from India, now based in Los Angeles. A graduate of Chapman University’s film school, her short films have screened at several Oscar-qualifying festivals, with two recent works opening at Palm Springs ShortFest. Her films have also been highlighted in The Wrap’s ShortList festival and distributed by ARTE Channel, ShortsTV, Argo Channel, PBS, Vimeo Staff Pick and Short Of The Week.

 

She was also the recipient of the Meredith MacRae Memorial Award from Women in Film (WIF), a BAFTA Newcomer (2021–2024), the winner of the 2022 Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge hosted by CAPE and Janet Yang Productions, a Directing Fellow for Film Independent’s Project Involve Program (2023), and a director at AFI DWW+ cohort of 2026.

 

Her narratives explore the journeys of women and young girls who challenge societal norms, embracing their fierceness and unapologetic authenticity. She has a keen interest in crafting everyday thrillers and socially conscious stories that spark dialogue and impact.

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She is currently developing her first feature film at the CQNL lab. 

 

She is also a freelance director for Jubilee Media, where she previously held a full-time role for five years. Her unscripted series, especially Middle Ground, have amassed millions of views on YouTube, and she has created content for major brands, including Lionsgate, ABC, and Google.