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We recently had the privilege of screening our films in partnership with the British Council , Chennai, at their esteemed library. The event opened with a warm welcome speech from Vijayalakshmi T (Viji), followed by my opening remarks. A special thanks goes to Janaka Pushpanathan, Viji, and the entire British Council team for their amazing support in organizing this screening. Their commitment to promoting inclusivity through the arts is truly commendable. A special mention to Anitha Sivakumar from British Council, Aakash Manokaran, the project manager from our YWTC Trust, and Nithya Giri, our sign language interpreter, for their valuable contributions.


For the first time, we screened versions of our films with sign language interpretation, a proud moment for all of us, especially as it coincided with the International Sign Languages Day on 23rd September.


The event also featured insightful panel discussions with the cast and crew, as well as our CSR partner Fiserv. Gopakumar Subramonian, a senior leader at Fiserv, participated in the Stride panel alongside Sai Krishnan, Vijay Sakthian Rajaraman, and myself. The Beyond the Court panel included Krishna Satyam D , Thayumana subramaniam S, Lokesh Thangam V, and me. These discussions were expertly moderated by Thirupurasundari, where panellists shared their experiences in making these films and the impact they have had on raising awareness.


We were honored to have Ashok, Head of Programming at PVR Limited , join us. PVR’s continued support in screening our films across different cities has been phenomenal, and we deeply appreciate their dedication to our cause. Our heartfelt thanks also go to our well-wishers, Ranjith Melarkode, Rajasekharan Pazhaniappan, and Srivatsan S, for their presence and encouragement. Screening was attended by students from various colleges and British Council Library members.


We are proud to have partnered with the Film and Television Institute of India in arranging filmmaking courses for persons with disabilities, and the films screened were created using the incredible talent of the participants from these courses.


The films were exceptionally well received by the audience, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact they’ve made. A special shoutout to Kannan Venkatesh a participant in our smartphone filmmaking course, for capturing the event through his lens.




I am immensely happy to share the impact of the Films on Our Audience during the screening in Hyderabad.

The audience was deeply moved by the films, which showcased powerful stories.

Mr. Salil Kader , Advisor-Strategic Planning & Public Engagement at US Consulate Hyderabad appreciated the corporate involvement in such a significant cause and extended his support in any way possible to help further this impactful work. His colleague Mr Senthil Kumar also joined us.

Mr. Naveen Samala, winner Asia Podcast Awards 2024 offered a podcast partnership to help amplify the voices of those featured in the films and raise awareness about the issues they tackle.

Mrs. PREMA MALINI VANAM , journalist, founder Director, Mihira Kriyatives praised the efforts of the team and committed to using her media platforms to spotlight the films and spread their messages further.

Mrs. Saraswathi Pradeep, actress/film maker shared that the entire room was inspired by the spirit of the films, which illuminated the strength and potential of persons with disabilities

Mrs. Aruna Sharma , co-founder and managing partner at 4AT CONSULTING was particularly touched by the creativity and emotional depth of the films. She described "Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu " as "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and added her excitement to the event. Furthermore, she extended her 4AT Academy 's offer to train persons with disabilities to assist them in securing jobs, creating pathways for skill development and employment.

Mr. Vijay, Director of the Hyderabad Literary Festival, expressed his admiration for the films and proposed showcasing them at the Hyderabad Literary Festival and BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus , giving the stories a wider platform.

Mr. Noushad Mohamed Kunju, Ass. Professor, Dept of Theater Arts, University of Hyderabad offered theater-related support from them, adding another dimension to the conversation about inclusivity through the arts.

Mr. Nandanbabu C , Principal of the Dadasaheb Phalke School of Film Studies, praised the quality and impact of the films, emphasizing that they brought credit to the filmmakers. He also offered to conduct a workshop for film enthusiasts, helping to nurture the next generation of filmmakers.

Mr. Abhishek Shetty, HR of Sphinix Technologies Pvt LTD inspired by the films and the experience, he expressed his decision to actively hire persons with disabilities in his office, which is fully accessible. He thanked us for the invitation and acknowledged how impactful the event had been in shifting his perspective toward inclusivity in the workplace.

This wave of support reflects the transformative power of these films.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the Guests.

I am confident that all our supporters—Film Television Institute of India, Fiserv , United Way Mumbai , Accenture , and PVR Limited —will be delighted to see the impact these films are making.




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For this month's meeting, we had the pleasure of hosting Vishnu Prasad , a young, highly qualified, and enthusiastic filmmaker, as our guest speaker for the filmmaking course participants. Vishnuprasad holds a Bachelor's degree in Video / Film Design from Symbiosis International University, Pune and a Master's degree in Fine Arts - Cinema from San Francisco State University, USA.


It was enlightening to hear from him about the ongoing efforts of film scholars in Hollywood to promote diversity and inclusion in the industry. The fruits of their consistent efforts over the years are beginning to show. Vishnuprasad also highlighted the encouragement provided to filmmakers with disabilities in the USA.


He shared valuable ideas on how we can promote our films, ensuring the message and talent of our actors and crew reach as wide an audience as possible. Vishnuprasad patiently responded to questions from our participants.


A big thank you to Vishnuprasad for sharing his experiences with us and to Nandhini, his mother, for connecting us with him.


Heartfelt thanks to RRD GO Creative for providing venue and volunteering support to us as always.





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