Vinoo Choliparambil is a Mumbai-based filmmaker whose debut short film Vitthal won the National Award for Best Debut Director in 2010 and received international acclaim at festivals such as Busan, Montreal, Dubai & Mumbai International Film Festival. His work is known for its grounded storytelling, emotional depth, and strong visual sensibility.
In 2022, his feature-length script was selected for the prestigious NFDC Script Lab, where it was mentored by leading international professionals. Vinoo’s storytelling often explores themes of identity, family, and inner conflict, with a deep interest in character-driven narratives.
Alongside his directorial work, Vinoo has built a strong parallel career as a film editor over the past 15 years, editing feature films, documentaries, and trailers. His editorial background informs his direction with a keen sense of pacing and structure. He continues to develop original scripts, collaborate with emerging writers, and direct short films that reflect contemporary Indian realities with nuance and sensitivity.