Draft:Sasha Rainbow
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Sasha Rainbow is a New Zealand-born film director.[1] and writer, recognized for her distinctive storytelling that often highlights underrepresented communities. She has garnered international acclaim and worked across various mediums, including film, art direction, photography, and costume design.
Early Life and Career
Born in New Zealand, Rainbow began her career in London around 2010, directing music videos for artists such as Wild Beasts, Placebo[2], Suki Waterhouse, Priya Ragu, Franz Ferdinand & Sparks, and Findlay. Her music video for Placebo's "Life's What You Make It," set in one of the world's largest electronic waste dumps, was nominated for Best Cinematography at the UK Music Video Awards[3].
Documentary Work
Rainbow's documentary "Kofi and Lartey," focusing on two boys living in Ghana's electronic waste dump, received the Award of Excellence at the Impact Docs Awards. Her subsequent documentary, "Kamali," about a seven-year-old Indian girl skateboarder, won Best Documentary Short at the Raindance Film Festival and was nominated for Best British Short Film at the BAFTAs[4].
Commercial and Music Video Direction
In 2019, Rainbow directed the Toyota Olympic and Paralympic "Start Your Impossible" campaign, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. She has also directed commercials for brands like EE, KFC, Puma, Lancôme, and Apple.
Feature Film: Grafted
In 2024, Rainbow made her feature film debut with "Grafted," a satirical body horror film. The film follows a Chinese scholarship student in New Zealand who, after being shunned by her peers, delves into her late father's research on skin grafting, leading to horrifying consequences. "Grafted" premiered at the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival[5] and was acquired by Shudder for release in January 2025[6].
Awards and Honors
Throughout her career, Rainbow has received numerous accolades, including:
- 2024: Best Director for "Grafted" at the Terror Molins Bloody Madness Section[7] and the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival[8].
- 2020: Nomination for Best British Short Film for "Kamali" at the BAFTAs[9]
- 2019: Winner of Best Documentary Short for "Kamali" at the Raindance Film Festival.[10]
- 2018: Winner of The Voice of a Woman Award at Cannes Lions.[11]
Personal Life
Rainbow is based in Los Angeles, where she continues to develop feature-length scripted films, including "M.I.C.E," a modern day prison break film inspired by her grandfather's attempted escape from the Gulag.
References
[edit]- ^ Simon, Alissa (2023-05-16). "Sasha Rainbow on Her Horror Feature Debut 'Grafted': Emerald Fennell and Jordan Peele Pics Were 'a Guiding Light'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Watch the powerful music video for Placebo's poignant 'Life's What You Make It' cover". The Independent. 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Sasha Rainbow". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2020-01-29). "Bafta shorts 2020 review – cheeky romance and the power of skateboards". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (2024-10-08). "Body Horror Feature 'Grafted' Sold to Further Key International Territories Following Acquisition by Shudder (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (2024-10-04). "Satirical Body Horror 'Grafted' Acquired By Shudder Ahead of Sitges Premiere". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Molins de Rei archivos ⋆ Moviementarios". Moviementarios (in Spanish). 2024-11-17. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (2024-10-25). "2024 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Unveils Audience and Jury Award Winners (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2020-01-29). "Bafta shorts 2020 review – cheeky romance and the power of skateboards". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Robert (2019-09-28). "Award Winners - 27th Raindance Film Festival". Raindance. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ June 19, Brittaney Kiefer; 2018. "VOWSS shines spotlight on the best short films and advertising made by women this year". www.campaignlive.com. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
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