Shilpa Kunnappillil (she/her) is a documentary editor and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. She is currently editing a feature documentary about rightwing nationalism in India. Most recently, she co-edited the feature documentary Homegrown, which premiered at the 2024 Venice Film Festival Critic’s Week. Previously, she has worked as an associate and assistant editor on documentaries that have premiered at Sundance, Tribeca, DOCNYC, etc. She has also received support from Firelight Media and NeXt Doc for her directing work.

Shilpa is interested in working on films that center stories from marginalized communities, incite systemic change, and excavate the political from the personal. 

She’s a fan of Prospect Park, earl grey tea, and taking the scenic route.

Say hello: shilpakunnappillil[at]gmail[dot]com