Rah Dakota is a Melbourne-based cinematographer, editor, and filmmaker with over a decade of experience across documentary, short-form, fashion and experimental film.

Her recent work has received major recognition, including Best Australian Fashion Film at Melbourne Fashion Festival 2026 for Ngurrawaana and Best Short Film at Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2026 for Mahika Kai.

Her work has screened at major festivals, including St Kilda Film Festival (2025), where she won for Motherhood in the Colony, which Rah shot and edited. At AIDC - Australian International Documentary Conference (2025), Rah was awarded Best Short-Form Documentary as editor of Mahika Kai. She also edited NGURRAWAANA, which premiered at Aesthetica Short Film Festival, won the Monster Children Short Film Awards, and was featured in Flickerfest 2024.

Rah’s practice spans both screen and gallery contexts, with work commissioned by ACMI for the Goddess exhibition, alongside a background in advertising, where she has won both Mumbrella and Webby awards. She’s collaborated with leading agencies, nonprofits and cultural institutions, as well as clients including Disney, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Known for her strong visual instinct, adaptability on set, and collaborative style, Rah brings a thoughtful and cinematic approach to every project. With a deep love for storytelling in all forms, she is now focused on expanding into narrative fiction — keen to work with experienced crews and continue building a career grounded in craft, creativity and visual storytelling.

For shoot inquiries, feel free to contact her.