A writer and filmmaker, Doel has been producing and directing documentaries for over 18 years. Her expertise lies in telling stories that are aimed towards impact.
She has filmed in some of the most extreme locations with the Riverbanks team to document wildlife in its natural habitat and tell stories of environmental concern. Using emerging technology she continues to find new ways to tell relevant stories and hopes to engage new audiences.
Her films have won international and national recognition. Gyamo - Queen of the Mountains has won several awards including awards at Banff Mountain Festival and Jackson Wild Big Cats Festival. Her recent production, Into the Himalayas, has received a nomination at the prestigious Jackson Wild Media Awards, 2020. These films have also begun to create ground level impact in changing attitudes.
Doel just finished writing and directing a 13 part environmental travel series based in the Northeast of India which aims to bring new perspectives and focus on the people and communities from this unexplored part of the country. She is currently working on a 26 part Environmental series to be aired next year.
Doel lives with her partner and 6 year old daughter in Goa, India.