Film & Television

BEYOND BOLLYWOOD

Heartwarming characters and their perseverance offer a fascinating insight, as we explore the worlds' largest movie biz!

Overview

Over the period of four years, we delve into the world of people who on the fringes of the world's largest film industry. By intertwining four characters' journeys, the film offers an in-depth insight into the reality behind following one's dream in present day modernizing India, which in our celluloid era can be dubbed as a culture named Bollywood.

Bollywood churns out more films than any other film industry and 'making it' here is the Indian dream. This intimate and cleverly made film brings us into the world of those on the fringes, those who will do anything to be  a part of the hindi film industry. Filmed over a period of four years, the documentary follows the turbulent up and coming careers of 'the white extra' Harry  and the small town back-up dancer, Pooja, along with the more established careers of the flamboyant make-up artist, Ojas and the notorious union leader, Premji. Their heart-warming characters and stories of perseverance offer a fascinating insight, as we delve in and explore the movie biz, Indian style!

Screenings & Festivals

  • Netflix [worldwide rights]

  • AppleTV

  • Amazon Prime Video

  • Arte France [Television]

  • Sky Arts NZ [Television]

  • Discovery Channel Europe [Television]

  • Epic Channel India [Television]

  • Tasveer Indian Film Festival, Seattle, 2014

  • New South Asian Documentary Film Festival, NYC, NY, 2015

  • River to River, Florence, Italy 2013

  • Ethnografilm Festival, Paris, France, 2015

  • Indie Vibes, Frankfurt, Germany 2013

  • Bay Street Film Festival, Thunderbay, Canada 2015

  • Indian Film Festival of Houston, 2014

  • Yale University, CT

  • The New School, NYC, NY

  • New York University, NYC, NY

Distribution

Journeyman Pictures, UK

My Role

Co-Producer, Co-Director