Biography

Dija Renuka is an award winning film and stage actress, community advocate, filmmaker and author of I Dare You Not to Compare Yourself with Others. She holds a B.A. in Acting and Biomechanics from Purdue University and a Masters in Social Practice Art the University of Indianapolis.

She has produced and directed award winning projects such as Breathe (Chicago Multi-Cultural Film Festival winner), Love Jordan (Circle City Film Festival Selection) Healed by Grace (Dove Seal Award Winner), and Dress and Groom for Success (Telly Award Winner).

Dija is the Executive Producer and founder of Blue House Entertainment which is a social impact entertainment company focused on producing narrative films for non profits to help amplify their message and connect more deeply with their communities for increased social impact. Her films can be found on Amazon Prime and Vimeo on Demand.

Dija is of Jamaican and Indian descent, (Awagwan and Namaste!) raised with a global mentality and a sensitivity to cultural issues. As a descendant of Activists, Christian preachers and Hindu priests, she believes that serving others is part of her purpose here on earth.

For almost 20 years she has served in various capacities with The Felege Hiywot Center, an urban farm that uses STEM programming to teach leadership skills to at-risk youth. Dija has also served two Americorps terms with the immigrant and refugee service corps winning the Americorps Impact Award for her service of significance and impact in the city of Indianapolis, IN.

Dija creates content around balancing her creative career with raising a multi-cultural family, living with M.S. and the intersection of faith, film and social justice.
- IMDb mini biography by: Dija Renuka