Sadia Khalid Reeti
Sadia Khalid Reeti | |
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সাদিয়া খালিদ ঋতি | |
| Citizenship | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Independent University, Bangladesh, University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation(s) | Film critic, journalist |
| Known for | Member of the Golden Globes Voting Panel, FIPRESCI jury member |
Sadia Khalid Reeti (Bengali: সাদিয়া খালিদ ঋতি) is a Bangladeshi film critic and journalist. She is recognized as one of the voices in the field of cinema criticism in Bangladesh and internationally. Reeti is a voting member of the prestigious Golden Globe Awards and has served as a jury member at various international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival under the FIPRESCI jury.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Sadia Khalid Reeti completed her undergraduate education at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), earning a bachelor's degree in media and communication. She studied Screenwriting at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also attended at the Berline Talents program.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Reeti has been an active figure in film criticism and journalism, contributing extensively to Bangladeshi media outlets. She has written for publications such as The Daily Star, New Age, and Dhaka Tribune, focusing on film and entertainment.[4][5]
Reeti's international contributions include being invited as a FIPRESCI jury member at the Cannes Film Festival and other prestigious events.[6] She also participated in the Berlin Film Festival's Berlinale Talents program.[7] In 2023, she was invited back as a jury member at Cannes, marking her repeated contributions to the event.[8] In addition, she has served as a jury member for the Asian Film Awards and the Dhaka International Film Festival, showcasing her expertise in evaluating global cinema.[9][10][11] She has also voiced concerns about the lack of innovation and focus in Bangladesh's film industry, calling for a reevaluation of what constitutes "national cinema."[12]
Achievements and recognitions
[edit]Reeti is one of the first Bangladeshi journalists to join the voting panel for the Golden Globe Awards, an acknowledgment of her contributions to global film criticism.[13]
Reeti's work has been recognized by international film organizations, including FIPRESCI, for her expertise in film criticism.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Tabassum, Mahiya (1 July 2024). "Bangladesh is lagging behind in female-led projects: Sadia Khalid Reeti". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Sadia Khalid". Golden Globes. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Independent University, Bangladesh". Independent University, Bangladesh. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Sadia Khalid Reeti - Voting Member". Golden Globes. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Bangladesh lagging behind female-led projects: Sadia Khalid Reeti". The Daily Star. 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Bangladeshi film critic Reeti invited as FIPRESCI jury at Cannes". New Age. 2019-04-25.
- ^ "Sadia Khalid Reeti - Berlinale Talents Profile". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "ফের জুরি হয়ে কানে যাচ্ছেন ঢাকা ট্রিবিউনের রীতি". Dhaka Tribune. 2023.
- ^ "Jury Profiles - Sadia Khalid". Asian Cinema Critiques (ACC). Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Our Team - Dhaka International Film Festival". Dhaka International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Sadia Khalid Reeti - Articles". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "We Are Distracted: What Our National Film Really Is". NewsBangla24. 2023.
- ^ "Four Bangladeshi journalists join voting panel for Golden Globe Awards". Bangladesh Post. 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Sadia Khalid - FIPRESCI". FIPRESCI. Retrieved 2024-11-27.