RIPPIN is a Punjabi-American filmmaker with a focus on stories that impact the world. 

With the intersection of art and advocacy at the heart of her work, Rippin uses creativity to break barriers, bend genres and step outside of cultural norms to breed innovation through story. With specificity to the craft and eye for the multicultural textures in which she was raised, Rippin’s ability to transcend a specific story into a universal one through humanizing elements is what sets her aside from many filmmakers. Her talents have been acknowledged through prestigious accolades such as winning the 2023 Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge with CAPE and Janet Yang Productions for her film "Flight 182" about the largest aviation attack prior to 9/11, being named a Top 20 finalist for Lena Waithe's Rising Voices fellowship and joining Dan Lin's Rideback Rise’s accelerator program for BIPOC creators.

Rippin was recently invited in to season 8 of S.W.A.T., a directing intensive with veteran director Bethany Rooney on season 17 of Criminal Minds Evolution for Paramount+ and previously was a directing fellow on “Ratched” for Netflix as part of Ryan Murphy’s HALF initiative. Renowned for her prolific work in film, television, documentary, commercials and  the stage, Rippin’s award-winning portfolio includes: "Broken Drawer," "The Hideout," the Congressionally recognized anti-hate film  "SEVA" and "ZONE" about redlining in Fresno. 

Her commitment to diversity and mentorship is evident through Sindherella Co, a banner she co-founded with her brother Gurinder Sindher to focus on culture-forward narratives through her lens as a  South Asian, Punjabi-American woman, and her initiative KAUR Creative created to mentor and inspire teen girls. In addition, Rippin has participated in programs like the AICP’s DGA/CDDP Commercial Directors Diversity Program and sat on the board of the Morgan-Wixson to promote inclusivity. For the stage, Rippin has directed sold out shows of “An Evening Repast” and recently of “Pyar Aur Coffee” for the Long Beach Theatre Company. 

Prior to filmmaking, Rippin managed programming for the DGA where she led and produced craft-based events for director’s and their teams. She then went on to become a senior creative director for commercial agencies in the US and Europe where she spearheaded global campaigns for renowned brands like Amazon, Nike, Etsy and more.

A passionate advocate for social justice, Rippin's endeavors extend beyond the screen, earning her the UCLA Women Leaders Award. She is represented by RAIN.