Samik Roy Choudhury

Samik Roy Choudhury, born on August 30, 1983, in Kolkata, West Bengal, is a talented writer and director recognized for his work in the film industry. Growing up in a Bengali middle-class family in Calcutta, he started his career as a visual effects artist, working in renowned movies like "Life of Pi," "Night at the Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian," and "The Mummy – The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" during his tenure at the three-time Oscar-winning VFX studio, Rhythm & Hues Studios. Known by the nicknames "Biddu" and " Sam Bio coming soon... >> Read More... ," Choudhury's passion for storytelling led him to independent filmmaking.

He created several short films, including famous works like "Okiagari," "Vanichi Vani," and "Yesterday." These short films laid the foundation for his journey into feature filmmaking. In 2016, Samik Roy Choudhury made his debut as a feature film director, writer, and producer with "D Major." The film received recognition at the FOG Film Festival '16, Kolkata International Film Festival 2016, and Indian World Film Festival 2018. Throughout his career, Choudhury continued to give his best, by working on projects such as "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked." His role as a visual effects technical director showcased his technical expertise and out-of-the-box thinking.

In addition to his work in feature films, Samik Roy Choudhury ventured into making music videos, directing pieces like "Daniken," "Mukhosh," "Stobdho Jibon," and "Janla." His involvement in the 2010 Manoj Michigan Manoj Michigan is a Bengali Film director, Screenw >> Read More... film "89" shows his ability to take on various roles within the filmmaking process. The year 2021-22 marked a significant period in Choudhury's career, as he directed two films, "Mushroom" and "Beline." These films added to his list of accomplishments and showcased his continued dedication to storytelling. Samik Roy Choudhury's contributions have not gone unnoticed, as seen by the numerous awards he has received.

These achievements include recognition at the IPIFF Indian Panorama, Milan Gold Awards, Indo-French International Film Festival, New York Independent Cinema Awards, 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival, BSIFF, KIFF, Druk International Film Festival, and Berlin Indie Film Festival. Samik Roy Choudhury's journey from a visual effects artist to a celebrated writer and director reflects his undying love for storytelling.