Through the contemporary exploration of professional entrepreneurship, technological advances and intervention from designers, the Film explores the experiences of traditional craftspersons from across the country and their connection to the land which gives them their identity. Malati Rao has directed, written and produced fiction and documentary films. She is a recipient of the Margaret McNamara Award. […]

A journey that started out as a trip to watch her favorite singer, Dr. K.J. Yesudas, perform live at a concert in the village of Chembai, in Palakkad district of Kerala; led the filmmaker to new personal discoveries. The village of Chembai was found to be entirely musically gifted and even a layman enjoyed a […]

The Filmmaker’s journey with Uma, a certified scuba diver, exploring the underwater world and the threat to the coral reefs of the Gulf of Mannar. Born in a traditional family, inspired by the beauty of the corals, Uma learnt how to swim, dive and paint in her 50s, and has since been trying to bring […]