3rd place competition winner in 2011 
for Senior age group (26+)

A personal narrative of the GT:1588 exhibition held at The Brunei Gallery, University of London, SOAS – Recording and permission granted by the Organisers of the event.

1st place competition winner in 2011 
for Senior age group (26+)

 A reality-check on the current state of the Sikh Panth. The story highlights the understanding of Sewa, the caste system and Dasvandh that are prevailing in today’s society. Instead of the living experience of our Shabad Guru, we only bow our heads in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

2nd place competition winner in 2011 
for Senior age group (26+)

Every Year thousands of people from all over the world gather together in Espanola, New Mexico, USA to practice Kundalini Yoga and celebrate the Summer Solstice – the time of the year when the sun is at it’s highest position in a sky and the energy on earth is amplified. Kundalini Yoga was brought to America and first time taught publicly by Yogi Bhajan in 1969, who himself practiced Sikhism. Regardless of that fact, many Kundalini Yoga practices are deeply rooted in Sikhism. For example, the majority of mantras are from the Siri Guru Grant Sahib, and many Kundalini Yoga practices, such as – waking up in the early morning to read Japji and meditate-are the same for Sikhs. Becoming a Sikh is not required for practicing Kundalini Yoga. But many people are influenced by the devotional aspects of Kundalini Yoga and do become Sikhs as a result of their yoga practice. Many take Amrit at the end of Summer Solstice at the Gurdwara, which is considered to be one of the most highly elevated places in United States for taking Amrit. Summer Solstice is a perfect example of the event where people from different paths meet and happily practicie yoga at the same time as many practice Sikhism. Sikhism is not imposed on anyone at Summer Solstice but it’s influence is found everywhere and people get educated and participate in Sikh’s rituals and prayers.

Have you ever wondered, if people around you, people you work with, your friends, your neighbors can even tell which religion you belong to by looking at the style of your turban?

Even if they can, should they really be judging you?

 The Film is based on a Sikh Family in Punjab who is trying to save the Tati Saaz tradition by manufacturing them at their home. The Eldest is worried about the future of Tanti Saaz in his family because his children think that it did not give sufficient earning for the basic need of life. Their are very few workers left who are making Tanti Saaz, We Must do something to save this traditional instruments Which was used by our Gurus for Holi Gurbani.

This is an entertaining enactment of a story of a ‘Gur ka Sikh’ who doesn’t sway from his firm belief in the true guru. In stormy times, the guru reciprocates by bestowing his generosity over this Sikh. The power of faith is thus revealed with a gripping end to the story. The only advise we have is, to watch it till the end!

The world is engaged in search for a guru in this world that could fulfill their selfish desires. Some are able to find those, who have acquired some supernatural powers and use these endowments selfishly. Their followers are equally blind and will end up bankrupt in both worlds as ordained by the true guru- to whom every power of this world kneels down. Why don’t we kneel down to such guru that is most supreme?

"Main Sikh haan” or “I am a Sikh". Almost all of us dictate this statement to others or assert the same within our minds. But the parameters with which we tag ourselves as Sikh have been defined according to our personal comfort. What if we get confronted to a real evaluation based on actual parameters, defined by Guru and not by us? How many of us will be able to pass that appraisal? ‘Garry’ is the best employee, most recognized and appreciated project lead in an IT company. Living a life where his busy office schedule, late night parties and other preoccupations don’t leave with enough to do Path or visit Gurudwara. But that is anyways not so important for him. He has his own views about Sikhism and he is sure that he is a Sikh. Whether his views are right or he does not even qualify for evaluation as a Sikh. If not, then what?

1st place competition winner in 2010
for Senior age group (26+)

I made this video after taking a 5 day class with Gurumkh at Golden Bridge Yoga, NYC where she introduced to us the Five Sutras for the Aquarian Age. During this time in my life, I was at the tail end of four difficult years of health issues. My soul wanted and needed to be victorious. I wanted so much to plug deeper into my practice and to do teacher training which I completed this past spring. I am now teaching and in such a great place with my health and well being. The five Sutras for the Aquarian age are such a gift from Yogi Bhajan and the yogi’s who came before him. The making of this video was a gift from the cosmos! There was so much synchronisity! My friend James who is a Broadway Dancer had a moment between shows to act in my video. A great clothing designer named Chay$TheGreat got on board with willingness and costumes. The day I filmed there was a wonderful female boxer who I interviewed named The Glamour Hammer who brought forth such a great interview that I could frame the video around it. My musician friends gave me an amazing afternoon of friendship and music as we crafted the music spontaneously for the video. It was a smooth and brilliant path. Sat Nam!

Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi/Rakhri), the bond of protection. We have heard it symbolizes the love between a brother and a sister. We have also heard that when a a sister ties a rakhri on the wrist of her brother, he shall protect her no matter what.

Hmmm now think about it for a second, is this really a part of Sikhism?

This movie is basically dedicated to all those sikhs who have come back to guru’s path and become gursikhs.

Based on a poem that inspires us to respect the world and to take time to contemplate the wonders of The One.

3rd place competition winner in 2010
for Senior age group (26+)

Mother is the first teacher.

Shiarv Singh Gove: Rise Of The Saint Soldier is story I created of a Sikh warrior who would sacrifice all in the name of destiny. This is the story of the insignificant boy transformed by a drop of blood. Torn away from everything and everyone he cherished, he would be sought after, cut, burned, poisoned and starved. He would survive all this and more.

The boy would grow into a man; A man who would embrace the lion within himself and step forward to challenge the hearts of men.

The legend of Shiarv Singh Gove is a tale of triumph and failure, of betrayal, forgiveness, and of power and greed. It is the entire spectrum. Rise Of The Saint Soldier is about belief not only in oneself but in others as well, belief that we are all capable of showing the love we are meant to.

Truth is higher than all virtues. Higher still is truthful living.

2nd place competition winner in 2010
for Senior age group (26+)

This video was created just in time for the younger generation to tell them the importance of Dastaar (Turban)

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Marrying a Turban is a short photostory depicting the current mindset of a section of Sikh females who have developed an affinity towards “clean shaven Sikh men”. The idea behind this story has evolved from online discussions on various forums and it should not be stereotyped to the entire section of Sikh Females.

Honorable Mention for SikhNet "Hot Topic" award

This film explores the continued and essential desire of Sikhs for Justice

Remember, Sikhs have sacrificed their lives for freedom over many generations.
Remember, Sikhs defend the defenseless, this is a key ethic.

We need to remember the genocide that took place in June and November 1984. The Sikh genocide like the Jewish genocide has to be remembered year on year to ensure that to honour the lives of innocent victims and ensure that such a situation never happens again.

Hope is important for a better tomorrow.
Together we can work towards reconciliation, charities for those who continue to struggle and improving our understanding of each other.

2nd place competition winner in 2009
for age group 26 or older

This is my first attempt at film making and it is a small simple story that tells so much about how we act as if God is not present in our lives and everywhere.

I love summer solstices and have attended two for the last 3 years. i made this movie to show someone who never have been at summer solstice what it’s about.

3rd place competition winner in 2009
for age group 26 or older

This is an anonymous entry. It’s a story of the turban in first person from the turban’s perspective.