Project Link
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1njnpJwNZQAXmw5nSyClyZKJA0FBEilHk?usp=sharing

Fulmoti

Born to a tea seller and a domestic worker, Fulmoti grows up in poverty yet dreams of education and dignity. Bright in all subjects but struggling with mathematics, she becomes the target of envy from a classmate whose weakness is English. Their rivalry derails Fulmoti’s studies, and she is forced into an early marriage. With the intervention of her mathematics teacher and a magistrate, the marriage is stopped, and Fulmoti reclaims her path. Overcoming hardship, she excels, becomes a civil service officer, and returns to her school—now celebrated as a symbol of resilience and inspiration for ordinary girls everywhere.

  • Sahil Rony
    Director
  • Sahil Rony
    Producer
  • Sadia Shabnam Shantu
    Writer
  • Maymuna Islam Medha
    Key Cast
    "Child Fulmoti"
  • Sohana Mahmudul
    Key Cast
    "Magistrate Fulmoti "
  • Sanchita Dutta
    Key Cast
    "Fulmotir's Mother"
  • Masud Mohiuddin
    Key Cast
    "Magistrate"
  • Imtiaz Barshon
    Key Cast
    "Mahtab"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Bangladesh
  • Country of Filming:
    Bangladesh
  • Language:
    Bengali
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Sahil Rony

Experienced Cinematographer & Director with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and film industry. Skilled in Feature Films, Documentaries, Animation, Cinematography, and Short Films. Strong media and communication professional with a Engineer's degree focused in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from Annapurna International School of Film and Media. "Manush (The soul)" is the first directed short film by him.

Areas of Expertise
• Feature Film Cinematography
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Directing & Visual Storytelling
• Color Grading & Post-Production
• Studio & Field Production
• Team Leadership & Workflow Management
• Aerial (Drone) & Steadicam Operation

Work Experience

Director of Photography and Motion Picture Consultant at Deepto TV
February 27, 2025 - Present·Dhaka, Bangladesh
Liaise with interdisciplinary teams to maintain overall production schedule and to create systems for improved workflow and communication.

Cinematographer at Deepto TV
May 14, 2014 - September 3, 2020·Dhaka, Bangladesh
Manage and be responsible for the production, installation, and maintenance of all studio works, working closely with artists and Directors.

Consultant Cinematographer at USAID Bangladesh (August 2020 – 2024)
Cinematography in visual documentaty in Bangladesh

Short Term Employee at National Geographic India, (January 2022 - April 2022): Cinematography in visual documentaty of the National Geographic India, in Bangladesh, focusing on Mega Factories

Contract Cinematographer – UNDP, Bangladesh (May 2018 - 2024):
Document UNDP’s development projects in Bangladesh through Cinematography, highlighting issues like poverty reduction and climate resilience.

Contract Cinematographer – Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh (2019 - Present): Capture ADB’s development initiatives through visual storytelling, focusing on infrastructure, education, and environmental sustainability.

Consultant Cinematographer– Jogi Motion Studio, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2009 - 2014): Create documentary films and photographic projects, focusing on social, environmental, and humanitarian issues in Bangladesh.

Chief Photographer – Image Bank Photo Agency, Bangladesh (April 2007 - December 2009): Led the photography department, managing a team of photographers and ensuring high-quality visual content production.

Competition Jury Member

• Grand Jury – Global Youth Film Festival-2021, Bangladesh
• Grand Jury – Tomar Chokhe Bangladesh Awards 2024, Bangladesh
I have regularly served as a jury member for various Film Festival organized in Bangladesh from 2007 to 2025.

Film/Video/Multimedia Credit

I have extensive experience in film direction, producing, cinematography, for around a hundred video productions (such as Feature Film, documentary films, NGO/iNGO video documentaries, TVC, OVC and so on)

Film Awards & Recognition

 Best Cinematographer- (Deyaler Desh) 4th Bangladesh Institute of Film and Arts (2025)

 Best Cinematographer- (Deyaler Desh) TRAB Media Iconic Award (2025)

 Best Cinematographer in Rome International Movie Award 2022

 Best Cinematographer & Director Friends View Star Award 2024-Dubai

 Best Director in Festival De Indie 2023,India

 Best Cinematographer in Festival De Indie 2023, India

 T Best Cinematographer in Silver Screen Short Film Awards 2021

 2nd Foreign Short Film in Global Independent Film Festival 2022,India

 Best Director in Rajshahi Film Festival 2021,Bangladesh

 Best Director Super7Shorts in 14th International Film Festival Guwahati 2021,India

 Shortlisted Best Cinematographer (Finalist) at Cannes World Film Festival 2022

 Best short film(Third runner up) in Bangalore International Short Film Award 2020,India

 Best short film on humanity(1st prize) in Sprouting Seed International Short Film Festival 2020,India

 Special screening in Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh 2020

 Official selection in তৃতীয় বাংলাদেশ স্বল্পদৈর্ঘ্য ও প্রামাণ্য চলচ্চিত্র উৎসব ২০২১

Education

• Postgraduate Certificate in Cinematography at Annapurna College of Film and Media, India. Grade: Merit with 64% Marks – Year finished 2007

• Certificate in PROFESSIONAL COURSE ON COLOR GRADING – Pathshala South Asian Media Institute

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Baghar Para Degree College
Jessore Board, Bangladesh – Year Finish 2001 – Grade 2st Division with 64.1% Marks

• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – Baghar Para Pilot Uccho Biddalay
Jessore Board, Bangladesh – Year Finish 1999 – Grade 2st Division with 66.1% Marks

Membership

Cameraman Association of Bangladesh (CAB) General Secretary
December 31, 2024 – Present
Bangladesh Cinematographers Society (BCS) – Member
Bangladesh Film Directors Association (BFDA) –Member
Directors Guild Bangladesh (BGB) –Member
Bangladesh Photographic Society (BPS) – Life Member

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Director Statement

The Dignity of a Dream
FULMOTI is a film about the fierce, often unseen struggle for dignity. It is a testament to the idea that a dream, once ignited, can be more powerful than the most entrenched poverty.

The cinematic journey of Fulmoti—a child born to a tea seller and a domestic worker—is one I approached with immense respect. Her story is a mirror to the millions of bright young girls across the world whose brilliance is routinely threatened by systemic hardship and societal pressure. I chose a visual language that contrasts the raw, grounded texture of her early life with the clear, bright focus of her aspirations. The early scenes are intimate, perhaps utilizing a close, observational style to convey the claustrophobia of poverty and the intensity of her struggle in the classroom.

The narrative pivot—her confrontation with forced early marriage—is the film's beating heart. It represents the moment when the system tries to erase her individual identity. It is here that the intercession of her teacher and the magistrate becomes a powerful metaphor: a reminder that the community, when mobilized, is the true defender of a girl’s right to self-determination.

Ultimately, this is a film about the power of reclamation. Fulmoti’s return to her village, not as a victim but as a celebrated civil service officer, is the culmination of her courage. My intention was to capture this moment not as a fairytale ending, but as a tangible, hard-won victory—proof that education is not merely a path out of poverty, but the very foundation of equality. I hope this film inspires audiences to recognize the extraordinary potential that lies within every ordinary girl.