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Taking Space

Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A

A collection of perspectives that reflect the power and various outcomes of taking space and impacting the immediate world around us. — Eseel Borlasa

In this program


ANITA

Directed by: Sushma Khadepaun | 18 mins

While attending her sister’s wedding in India, a young woman is pushed to question whether her life in America is better than those in her hometown.

BLOOD MOON

Directed by: Shruti Parekh | 10 mins

13-year-old Maya prepares to go to her first high school party, until she discovers she’s started her period.

DEVOTEE

Directed by: Sharmila Ray | 20 mins

A drifter meets a young guru and her devotees, who open his mind to a new path.

HIDE AND SEEK

Directed by: Ragini Bhasin | 11 mins

When an 8-year-old is instructed by her mechanic father to tend to a little boy, she tries various tricks to infer the relationship between them.

LATA

Directed by: Alisha Tejpal | 22 mins

As doors consistently open and close around her, a domestic worker navigates her way through an upper class home in South Mumbai.

WINNING IN AMERICA

Directed by: Amrita Singh | 12 mins

While vying for a spot at the prestigious National Spelling Bee, a spelling champ clashes with her immigrant father/coach.

Dates & Times

Past