(October 1, 2025) When Ajay Reddy Koppula opened the email confirming that his debut film Chingam had been selected for the Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2025, he could hardly believe it. ‘I read it again and again, unable to believe my eyes,’ recalls the producer...
(Jun 29, 2025) Taira Malaney is a dreamer. Perhaps it stems from her childhood, influenced by outdoorsy parents who introduced her early to camping and the wonders of the natural world. Or maybe it was her schooling in the misty hills of Kodaikanal, where she...
(May 18, 2025) Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker Pan Nalin continues to expand his global creative footprint, becoming the first Indian-origin director to be invited as a member of the prestigious European Film Academy (EFA). This milestone comes on the heels of his earlier...
(February 23, 2025) Melbourne-based banker Arun Ashok expertly balances his weekdays in financial services with weekends devoted to his true passion—filmmaking. His ability to navigate both worlds is paying off. The filmmaker’s dedication to storytelling recently...
(December 20, 2024) It was in the chilly winters of 2016 when I boarded a bus from Tashkent to Chorvoq, a stunning icy blue lake in the Tian Shan mountain range of Uzbekistan. Our guide Ali welcomed us onboard with a smile. Excited to meet a bunch of Indians exploring...
