Project Overview
Set amidst an environmental conflict in an urban landscape, the art of revolution is a feature length documentary which questions whether art and activism can co-exist in a competitive environment. It's set in a world where the stage serves as a microcosm for larger societal issues, where the characters use their craft to challenge and provoke the authorities. I believe that the stage has the ability to bring us together as a community, to challenge our beliefs, and to give voice to those who might otherwise be silenced. Through this lens, I hope to spark a conversation about the role of art in our political discourse. This film is a call to action, a reminder of the importance of our natural world and the need to protect it. I believe that art has the power to inspire and motivate, to bring attention to the issues that matter most, and to create a more just and sustainable world.
Expected Impact
India has gone through a lot of change in the name of development, so the goal is to raise awareness about the pressing issue of climate change and urbanization at the cost of forests and inspire people to take action. To achieve this impact, a comprehensive impact strategy is planned which will be developed through a collaborative effort between the filmmaker, community organizations and advocacy groups. At its heart, this is a universal story about art as activism, the struggles of youth-led resistance and the fight for coexistence with nature in an increasingly urbanized world. This is a film that doesn’t just inform, it ignites and with the right platform and partners, we believe it can travel far, spark change, and inspire dialogue where it’s needed most.
Applicant Background
I’m a filmmaker based in Mumbai who recently passed out as a direction student from the Film & Television Institute of India in the Television Wing. As for my filmography, I’ve directed several projects that have received international recognition. My documentaries, 15 Seconds A Lifetime & Letters to My Grandma had their world premiere at the New York Indian Film Festival in 2022 & 2023 respectively. My latest short, P for Paparazzi, which is based on the lives of celebrity photographers, had its premiere in 2024 at the International Film Festival of India. Till now, I’ve been somewhat fortunate to receive several accolades along the way. I was named one of the 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow at IFFI in 2021 and also had the opportunity to be part of the Kyoto Filmmakers Lab, the DOC NYC Storytelling Incubator in 2022 & PSBT’s Doc Commune in 2023.