About Nymph
بگذار زیبایی که دوست داریم همان چیزی باشد که انجام می دهیم.
Let the beauty we love be what we do
- Rumi
Stepping into the film industry
At the age of 15, Nymph made her mark by participating in the CinemAsia FilmLAB 2014, where she became the youngest participant in its history. Returning in 2016, Nymph's new film pitch captured the audience's attention and received the most votes. This paved the way for her cinematic debut, "Pricetag", which premiered in 2017, marking the beginning of her journey as a filmmaker. Her debut film received critical acclaim, garnering nominations and winning awards worldwide, including 'Best Drama Short' at the Genre Celebration Festival in China and 'Best First Time Director' at the European Cinematography Awards (ECA).
Read more about her films here.
Art & Psychology
After landing her first short film, Nymph left the Audiovisual Media course at the film academy in Hilversum to study Psychology. Feeling called to be of significance to others and believing that understanding human emotions would enhance her art, she embarked on this new journey. With her father being a doctor and her mother a therapist, the importance of both physical and mental health was instilled in her from an early age, leading Nymph to develop a deep appreciation for holistic well-being. She studied Psychology at the University of Leiden and the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam. Today, she holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, a testament to her dedication to exploring the intricacies of the human mind and her commitment to the study and understanding of emotions, reflecting her profound desire to express sentiment in her art.
Beside art, Nymph is a practicing psychologist at a forensic mental health clinic, specializing in domestic violence.
Musician at heart
Growing up in a musical household, Nymph learned to play several instruments, including the piano and guitar, from a young age. Her aspiration was to compose and perform music. This aspiration also manifested in various films, including her debut short film, Pricetag, where she composed and performed the music. Nymph is active as a composer, singer and musician and performs occasionally at small and intimate gatherings.
Read more about her music here.
Classical dancer
Nymph is a Bharatanatyam student (2021-present) and Dunhuang dancer (2024-present). Her Arangetram, a formal debut as Indian classical dancer, is eagerly anticipated and will take place in 2026. In the years prior, Nymph was active as a core dancer and choreographer at Bollywood dance and performance group Shiraj Entertainment (2018-2024).
Read more about her dance journey here.