Talented film director Neeraja Raj has demonstrated a rare and unique ability to create worlds from very little. Her acclaimed 2020 animation film 'Meow or Never' was shortlisted for the 'BAFTA Awards', won the 'Young Director Award', and the international 'Women in Animation' Best Film Award. Her films have been officially featured in several Oscar®-Qualifying festivals: Cleveland International Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Sitges Film Festival, and more. She was recently awarded the Global Talent Visa (by the United Kingdom) and the Cultural Golden Visa (by Dubai and the United Arab Emirates), as she has been recognized as an Exceptional Talent Industry Leader, by both countries. She has most recently been featured in Variety magazine’s 'Top 10 Animators to Watch, 2022' list and is a 'Forbes 30 Under 30' honoree of 2023.