PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

PSBT CHALLENGE

PSBT FILM CHALLENGE 2020-2021 WINNERS. In 2020-21, PSBT along with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, announced a ‘Film Challenge’ in response to the pandemic and its impact. The Challenge invited films – less than 10 minutes in length, fiction and nonfiction – under two categories

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY MODE In March this year, life for all Indians changed suddenly, unimaginably. Months later, as we make sense of a new way of living,

perhaps it is a

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY PSBT – Nurturing the documentary —FILMMAKING GRANTS— ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE … —filmmaking grants— on the recommendation of the psbt challenge jury. we are pleased to announce a shortlist of filmmakers for further

consideration

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

PSBT CHALLENGE

PSBT FILM CHALLENGE 2020-2021 WINNERS. In 2020-21, PSBT along with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, announced a ‘Film Challenge’ in response to the pandemic and its impact. The Challenge invited films – less than 10 minutes in length, fiction and nonfiction – under two categories

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY MODE In March this year, life for all Indians changed suddenly, unimaginably. Months later, as we make sense of a new way of living,

perhaps it is a

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY PSBT – Nurturing the documentary —FILMMAKING GRANTS— ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE … —filmmaking grants— on the recommendation of the psbt challenge jury. we are pleased to announce a shortlist of filmmakers for further

consideration

OUR FILMS – PSBT

A Farmer from KuttanadSantosh Sivan. 51 min. 2012. Malayalam, English. Earth Stories. The Film unfolds the various facets of the land and the life of a farmer from Kuttanad, tucked away between the sea and the backwaters and hidden in the shadows of coconut palms, referred to as the Venice of the East.

THE GESHEMA IS BORN

The Geshema is Born by Malati Rao. Tibetan Buddhist nuns have for centuries sought the audacious idea of equality within their ancient faith. Empowered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, they now receive the highest monastic degree – the Geshe Ma or Phd degree. The film explores their journey.

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Over 347 Awards and 1960+ film festival selections. by juries around the world. For a complete list of Awards and Film Festival Selections, click here. For a detailed compilation of communications about Film Festival Selections and Awards, click here and here. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY We are delighted to announce the results of the — AMATEUR CATEGORY — FUR GOLD LOTUS AWARD - BEST FILM (FICTION): Portraits: 2020 by

Amartya Ray

OPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVAL PSBT’s annual film festival and forum, the Open Frame, provided a space and context for serious engagement with documentary films from India and across the world, representing diverse voices and experiences, providing valuable insights into the contemporary times and a platform for training in filmmaking, film appreciation, understanding and exploring the medium and expanding its boundaries. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY We are delighted to announce the results of the — PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY — FUR GOLD LOTUS AWARD - BEST FILM (FICTION): Undivided Solitude by Bijoy Chowdhury THE NEW GIRL IN CLASS The New Girl in Class by Amrita Dasgupta. After trying for years, Neeraja managed to enroll Roshni, her daughter with autism, to a regular school. The Film moves between the challenges and strides that confront the mother-daughter duo face in her learning. Amrita EARTH WITNESS: REFLECTIONS OF THE TIMES AND THE Akanksha Joshi is a story-teller who uses film, sound, dance to share her experiences of the visible and inner worlds. She is the recipient of many awards for cinematography and direction and has won a nomination for the Wild Screen Awards at Bristol. POLITICS OF THE VISUAL 3/ 6 the political class are reinvented, all in the context of Ramlila politics. The powerful steer towards popular support and money, whereas the marginalised try to negotiate their loss

PSBT.ORG

psbt.org

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

PSBT CHALLENGE

PSBT FILM CHALLENGE 2020-2021 WINNERS. In 2020-21, PSBT along with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, announced a ‘Film Challenge’ in response to the pandemic and its impact. The Challenge invited films – less than 10 minutes in length, fiction and nonfiction – under two categories

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY MODE In March this year, life for all Indians changed suddenly, unimaginably. Months later, as we make sense of a new way of living,

perhaps it is a

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY PSBT – Nurturing the documentary —FILMMAKING GRANTS— ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE … —filmmaking grants— on the recommendation of the psbt challenge jury. we are pleased to announce a shortlist of filmmakers for further

consideration

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

PSBT CHALLENGE

PSBT FILM CHALLENGE 2020-2021 WINNERS. In 2020-21, PSBT along with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, announced a ‘Film Challenge’ in response to the pandemic and its impact. The Challenge invited films – less than 10 minutes in length, fiction and nonfiction – under two categories

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY MODE In March this year, life for all Indians changed suddenly, unimaginably. Months later, as we make sense of a new way of living,

perhaps it is a

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY PSBT – Nurturing the documentary —FILMMAKING GRANTS— ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE … —filmmaking grants— on the recommendation of the psbt challenge jury. we are pleased to announce a shortlist of filmmakers for further

consideration

OUR FILMS – PSBT

A Farmer from KuttanadSantosh Sivan. 51 min. 2012. Malayalam, English. Earth Stories. The Film unfolds the various facets of the land and the life of a farmer from Kuttanad, tucked away between the sea and the backwaters and hidden in the shadows of coconut palms, referred to as the Venice of the East.

ABOUT US – PSBT

PSBT is deeply committed to respecting the autonomy and independence of its filmmakers, striving to nuance and enrich both, the process of filmmaking and the films. The systems we adopt for commissioning and the films we produce are an embodiment of India’s diversities and our commitment to celebrating and sustaining them.

THE GESHEMA IS BORN

The Geshema is Born by Malati Rao. Tibetan Buddhist nuns have for centuries sought the audacious idea of equality within their ancient faith. Empowered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, they now receive the highest monastic degree – the Geshe Ma or Phd degree. The film explores their journey.

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Over 347 Awards and 1960+ film festival selections. by juries around the world. For a complete list of Awards and Film Festival Selections, click here. For a detailed compilation of communications about Film Festival Selections and Awards, click here and here. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY We are delighted to announce the results of the — AMATEUR CATEGORY — FUR GOLD LOTUS AWARD - BEST FILM (FICTION): Portraits: 2020 by

Amartya Ray

OPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVAL PSBT’s annual film festival and forum, the Open Frame, provided a space and context for serious engagement with documentary films from India and across the world, representing diverse voices and experiences, providing valuable insights into the contemporary times and a platform for training in filmmaking, film appreciation, understanding and exploring the medium and expanding its boundaries. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY We are delighted to announce the results of the — PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY — FUR GOLD LOTUS AWARD - BEST FILM (FICTION): Undivided Solitude by Bijoy Chowdhury EARTH WITNESS: REFLECTIONS OF THE TIMES AND THE Akanksha Joshi is a story-teller who uses film, sound, dance to share her experiences of the visible and inner worlds. She is the recipient of many awards for cinematography and direction and has won a nomination for the Wild Screen Awards at Bristol. POLITICS OF THE VISUAL 3/ 6 the political class are reinvented, all in the context of Ramlila politics. The powerful steer towards popular support and money, whereas the marginalised try to negotiate their loss

PSBT.ORG

psbt.org

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

PSBT CHALLENGE

PSBT FILM CHALLENGE 2020-2021 WINNERS. In 2020-21, PSBT along with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, announced a ‘Film Challenge’ in response to the pandemic and its impact. The Challenge invited films – less than 10 minutes in length, fiction and nonfiction – under two categories

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY MODE In March this year, life for all Indians changed suddenly, unimaginably. Months later, as we make sense of a new way of living,

perhaps it is a

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY PSBT – Nurturing the documentary —FILMMAKING GRANTS— ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE … —filmmaking grants— on the recommendation of the psbt challenge jury. we are pleased to announce a shortlist of filmmakers for further

consideration

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

PSBT CHALLENGE

PSBT FILM CHALLENGE 2020-2021 WINNERS. In 2020-21, PSBT along with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, announced a ‘Film Challenge’ in response to the pandemic and its impact. The Challenge invited films – less than 10 minutes in length, fiction and nonfiction – under two categories

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY MODE In March this year, life for all Indians changed suddenly, unimaginably. Months later, as we make sense of a new way of living,

perhaps it is a

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY PSBT – Nurturing the documentary —FILMMAKING GRANTS— ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE … —filmmaking grants— on the recommendation of the psbt challenge jury. we are pleased to announce a shortlist of filmmakers for further

consideration

OUR FILMS – PSBT

A Farmer from KuttanadSantosh Sivan. 51 min. 2012. Malayalam, English. Earth Stories. The Film unfolds the various facets of the land and the life of a farmer from Kuttanad, tucked away between the sea and the backwaters and hidden in the shadows of coconut palms, referred to as the Venice of the East.

ABOUT US – PSBT

PSBT is deeply committed to respecting the autonomy and independence of its filmmakers, striving to nuance and enrich both, the process of filmmaking and the films. The systems we adopt for commissioning and the films we produce are an embodiment of India’s diversities and our commitment to celebrating and sustaining them.

THE GESHEMA IS BORN

The Geshema is Born by Malati Rao. Tibetan Buddhist nuns have for centuries sought the audacious idea of equality within their ancient faith. Empowered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, they now receive the highest monastic degree – the Geshe Ma or Phd degree. The film explores their journey.

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Over 347 Awards and 1960+ film festival selections. by juries around the world. For a complete list of Awards and Film Festival Selections, click here. For a detailed compilation of communications about Film Festival Selections and Awards, click here and here. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY We are delighted to announce the results of the — AMATEUR CATEGORY — FUR GOLD LOTUS AWARD - BEST FILM (FICTION): Portraits: 2020 by

Amartya Ray

OPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVAL PSBT’s annual film festival and forum, the Open Frame, provided a space and context for serious engagement with documentary films from India and across the world, representing diverse voices and experiences, providing valuable insights into the contemporary times and a platform for training in filmmaking, film appreciation, understanding and exploring the medium and expanding its boundaries. PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY We are delighted to announce the results of the — PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY — FUR GOLD LOTUS AWARD - BEST FILM (FICTION): Undivided Solitude by Bijoy Chowdhury EARTH WITNESS: REFLECTIONS OF THE TIMES AND THE Akanksha Joshi is a story-teller who uses film, sound, dance to share her experiences of the visible and inner worlds. She is the recipient of many awards for cinematography and direction and has won a nomination for the Wild Screen Awards at Bristol. POLITICS OF THE VISUAL 3/ 6 the political class are reinvented, all in the context of Ramlila politics. The powerful steer towards popular support and money, whereas the marginalised try to negotiate their loss

PSBT.ORG

psbt.org

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

OUR FILMS – PSBT

A Farmer from KuttanadSantosh Sivan. 51 min. 2012. Malayalam, English. Earth Stories. The Film unfolds the various facets of the land and the life of a farmer from Kuttanad, tucked away between the sea and the backwaters and hidden in the shadows of coconut palms, referred to as the Venice of the East.

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Over 347 Awards and 1960+ film festival selections. by juries around the world. For a complete list of Awards and Film Festival Selections, click here. For a detailed compilation of communications about Film Festival Selections and Awards, click here and here.

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

THE QUANTUM INDIANS

The Quantum Indians is the compelling and inspirational story of three Indian scientists -Satyendra Nath Bose, C.V. Raman and Meghnad Saha - who revolutionised the world of Physics and Indian Science in the early part of the 20th Century. MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman.

JANANI’S JULIET

Janani's Juliet by Pankaj Rishi Kumar. Kausalya lost Shankar in an attack perpetrated by her own family for marrying against their wishes. Deeply disturbed by a spate of honour killings, Indianostrum, a Pondicherry based theatre group, sets out to introspect the implications of caste, class and gender. They adapt Shakespeare's

Romeo and Juliet

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARYABOUTOUR FILMSNOW SHOWINGOPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVALACCOLADESPSBT CHALLENGE PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING TRUST. We are a not-for-profit, established in partnership with Prasar Bharati, the national public broadcaster. We work to empower independent filmmakers, democratising access to the media and encouraging the freedom of expression. at a

glance. About us.

OUR FILMS – PSBT

A Farmer from KuttanadSantosh Sivan. 51 min. 2012. Malayalam, English. Earth Stories. The Film unfolds the various facets of the land and the life of a farmer from Kuttanad, tucked away between the sea and the backwaters and hidden in the shadows of coconut palms, referred to as the Venice of the East.

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE. PSBT encourages the production of innovative documentary films and is committed to expanding the constituency of filmmakers within the genre. We strike a balance among starting out filmmakers – including recent graduates – and those with achievements and recognition. 68 per cent of our films are by

first-time

BEING BHAIJAAN

Being Bhaijaan by Shabani Hassanwalia and Samreen Farooqui. 80 min. 2014. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film explores Indian masculinity by mapping the emotional, spiritual and philosophical contribution Salman Khan makes to the lives of three men in small-town India, who find themselves increasingly disassociated

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Over 347 Awards and 1960+ film festival selections. by juries around the world. For a complete list of Awards and Film Festival Selections, click here. For a detailed compilation of communications about Film Festival Selections and Awards, click here and here.

PRISON DIARIES

Prison Diaries by Uma Chakravarti. 40 min. 2019. English. Human Rights, Law and Justice. Gender and Sexuality. The story of the unexpected imprisonment of a number of women, for their resistance to the Emergency of 1975-77, through the life of Socialist and famous actor Snehalata Reddy. Being the only woman political prisoner in

jail, she spent

THE QUANTUM INDIANS

The Quantum Indians is the compelling and inspirational story of three Indian scientists -Satyendra Nath Bose, C.V. Raman and Meghnad Saha - who revolutionised the world of Physics and Indian Science in the early part of the 20th Century. MORALITY TV AND THE LOVING JEHAD Morality TV and the Loving Jehad by Paromita Vohra. 30 min. 2007. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Media/ Cinema. The Film looks outside the frames that weave the frenetic tapestry of breaking news on India’s news channels, to uncover a town’s complex dynamics – the fear of love, the constant scrutiny and control of women’s

PLEASE MIND THE GAP

Please Mind the Gap by Mitali Trivedi and Gagandeep Singh. 21 min. 2018. Hindi, English. Gender and Sexuality. Urbanscapes. The snaking lines of the tube connect the whole city of Delhi, the national capital. Passengers’ board from different places and head in several directions. The Film is one such ride with Anshuman, a transman.

JANANI’S JULIET

Janani's Juliet by Pankaj Rishi Kumar. Kausalya lost Shankar in an attack perpetrated by her own family for marrying against their wishes. Deeply disturbed by a spate of honour killings, Indianostrum, a Pondicherry based theatre group, sets out to introspect the implications of caste, class and gender. They adapt Shakespeare's

Romeo and Juliet

PSBT CHALLENGE

PSBT FILM CHALLENGE 2020-2021 WINNERS. In 2020-21, PSBT along with the Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, announced a ‘Film Challenge’ in response to the pandemic and its impact. The Challenge invited films – less than 10 minutes in length, fiction and nonfiction – under two categories

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Over 347 Awards and 1960+ film festival selections. by juries around the world. For a complete list of Awards and Film Festival Selections, click here. For a detailed compilation of communications about Film Festival Selections and Awards, click here and here. OPEN FRAME FILM FESTIVAL PSBT’s annual film festival and forum, the Open Frame, provided a space and context for serious engagement with documentary films from India and across the world, representing diverse voices and experiences, providing valuable insights into the contemporary times and a platform for training in filmmaking, film appreciation, understanding and exploring the medium and expanding its boundaries. ALL THE WORLDS’ A STAGE All The Worlds' A Stage by Nirmal Chander. 59 min. 2009. Hindi, Gujarati, English. Music. Ethnography/ Anthropology. The Film weaves together the lives and aspirations of a motley group of men who form an internationally successful performance group called Sidi Goma. It celebrates the joyous energy of their songs and dances, while tracing

their

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Nirnay by Pushpa Rawat and Anupama Srinivasan. 56 min. 2012. Hindi, Garhwali. Gender and Sexuality. Social Commentary. The Film is Pushpa’s journey as she tries to make sense of her own life and those of her women friends. Set in a lower middle class colony in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, it explores the lives of women, who are

young, educated

PSBT – NURTURING THE DOCUMENTARY We are delighted to announce the results of the — AMATEUR CATEGORY — FUR GOLD LOTUS AWARD - BEST FILM (FICTION): Portraits: 2020 by

Amartya Ray

THE DEATH OF US

One-time advertising writer, Vani Subramanian has been a women's rights activist and documentary filmmaker since the nineties. Her work as a filmmaker explores the connections between everyday practices and larger political questions, be they in the areas of culture, food production, primary education, urban development, communalism, sex selective abortions or matters of identity embedded THE NEW GIRL IN CLASS The New Girl in Class by Amrita Dasgupta. After trying for years, Neeraja managed to enroll Roshni, her daughter with autism, to a regular school. The Film moves between the challenges and strides that confront the mother-daughter duo face in her learning. Amrita —FILMMAKING GRANTS— ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE … —filmmaking grants— on the recommendation of the psbt challenge jury. we are pleased to announce a shortlist of filmmakers for further

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