The impact of the market economy on the egalitarian life of Jardhar village in Garhwal. Winner of the Golden Deer Award at Rodos, Greece, and screened at festivals in Lisbon, Rome, Kathmandu, Delhi, Shimla, Kochi, Mumbai, Thiruvanathapuram, etc. Directed by Pankaj H. Gupta | 2008 Producer and Commissioning Editor: Rajiv MehrotraCinematographers and Sound Recordists: Gautam … [Read more…]
Rediscovering the intricately designed puppets of the Marathi legend Vishnudas Bhave. Screened at Atlanta and Milan. Directed by Arun Khopkar | 2001 Producer and Commissioning Editor: Rajiv Mehrotra Researcher and Script Writer: Shanta Gokhale Cinematographer: Sudhir Palsane Sound Recordists: Harikumar N, Suresh Rajamani Editor: Sujata Narula
The stories of four common people across diverse climatic regions, on the frontlines of grave climate change. Four common people – a teacher, a farmer, a shepherd, a father – find themselves on the front line of the earth’s biggest, most complex crisis: climate change. Belonging to India’s ancient tribes, they bear witness to the … [Read more…]
An exploration of food security and sovereignty through the exemplary efforts a tiny village in Andhra Pradesh by Bablu Ganguly, Mary Vattamattom, John d’souza, inspiring a silent revolution through organic farming. Winner of six awards, including the National Award, and screened at over twenty film festivals including at Calcutta, Delhi, Jaipur, Goa, Mumbai, Pune, Roma, … [Read more…]
An account of the victims of silicosis in Gujarat. Winner of the National Film Award and screened at festivals in Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. Directed by Syed Fayaz | 2005 Producer and Commissioning Editor: Rajiv MehrotraScript Writers: Madhu Ramaswamy, Syed Fayaz Cinematographer: Prashant Karanth Sound Recordist: Jai Prakash Music Composer: Nitin Malik Graphics Designers: Gagandeep … [Read more…]
A travelogue of hope, love, longing and betrayal, through the journey of Indians and Pakistanis to each others’ countries. National Award winner. Directed by Ajay Raina | 2005 Producer and Commissioning Editor: Rajiv Mehrotra Credits Cinematographers: Arun Varma, Ajay Raina, Manoj Lobo Sound Recordists: Samina Mishra, Nihar Samal Editors: Ajay Raina, Vibhuti Jha
The success story of a three hundred crore women’s cooperative – the Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad. Winner of the National Award and screened at festivals in Brisbane, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai and Delhi, among others. Directed by Kadhambari Chintamani and Ajit Oomen | 2003 Producer and Commissioning Editor: Rajiv Mehrotra Credits Script: Mahesh Jayaraman Cinematographer: … [Read more…]
National Award Winning film on the work and efforts of environmental activist Vandana Shiva. Credits Directed by : Usha AlbuquerqueScript Writer: Shalini Reys Cinematographers: S. Kumar, Raaj Kumar Editors: Anil Sharma, Giri Sound Recordist: Pramod Kumar
Dharavi – the heart of Mumbai – is one of the world’s largest and busiest slums, and its street food runs through its veins. Our vendors show us how to cut it in this competitive slum and make a living from its thriving inner-slum economy. Malai, an idliwalla from Tamil Nadu shares his secrets for … [Read more…]
Living with sexual freedom, choice and disability. The sexuality of people with disabilities is often marred with misconceptions, prejudices and myths. The film delves into the lives of a few people with disabilities as they explore their sexual identities, within themselves and through relationships. The narrative follows their journeys as they negotiate widely-held biological, medical, … [Read more…]