Rubaiyat Hossain stands out as a trailblazing figure in the Bangladeshi film industry, with the notable distinction of being one of the country's scarce number of female filmmakers.
The sophomore feature film, titled Under Construction, made its grand premiere at the prestigious New Directors Showcase, a coveted platform at the esteemed Seattle International Film Festival, a globally recognized event that has been showcasing the best of world cinema for many years.
This remarkable film, which was released in the year 2015, went on to receive a theatrical release, which was met with widespread acclaim and admiration from audiences and critics alike in Bangladesh, a testament to its exceptional quality, technical excellence, and engaging storytelling.
Renowned filmmaker Rubaiyat's third cinematic masterpiece, a milestone-achieving work, made its grand entrance into the world of cinema with the release of Made in Bangladesh in 2019. This highly anticipated film, the subject of much excitement and anticipation, premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, a coveted platform that has earned a reputation for showcasing the most outstanding and exceptional films from around the globe.
Furthermore, the film's acquisition by Pyramide Films, a prominent and well-established distribution company, ensured a widespread release and exposure to a broader audience, thereby increasing the film's visibility and accessibility to a global audience.
Rubaiyat's artistic creations are marked by a profound and deliberate emphasis on femininity, as she masterfully undermines the patriarchal foundations of the film industry through her cinematic endeavors, thereby presenting a revolutionary and unprecedented perspective that contests the prevailing narrative, challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in the cinematic realm.
Prior to embarking on her distinguished and storied journey within the cinematic industry, Rubaiyat initially dedicated herself to acquiring a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding by completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in the academic discipline of Women Studies at the prestigious Smith College, situated in the United States of America.
With a strong foundation in Women Studies, Rubaiyat went on to pursue advanced academic pursuits, culminating in the attainment of a Master of Arts degree in the esteemed field of South Asian Studies from the renowned University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious institution renowned for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research.
The life of Rubaiyat is marked by a harmonious coexistence of two vastly different urban landscapes, with her existence oscillating between the vibrant, fast-paced metropolis of Dhaka and the iconic, culturally rich city of New York. In the city that never sleeps, she is thoroughly absorbed in the dynamic world of filmmaking, where she is deeply invested in the artistic process of crafting compelling narratives that unfold on the silver screen.
