Harpreet Kaur, award-winning film director of ‘The Widow Colony’ and other documentaries (Sach Productions), has created a special video message directed at young Sikhs who are interested in becoming filmmakers. In it she shares her experience about the power of film to create social change and encourages Sikh youth to participate in this year’s SikhNet Youth Film Festival, with its focus on Sikh women.
We are grateful to share her powerful and moving message with you.
Hapreet Kaur is a beloved and inspiring filmmaker. Her company, Sach Productions, has produced films that embody the values of the Sikh Gurus and puts those values into practical action in today’s world.
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Keep the camera steady- Make the sound nice
- Work from a script
It can be very simple. You don't need to be a pro with a big camera. Do the best you can with what you have. But.........
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Have you ever watched Amerca's Got Talent? In the beginning episodes, the judges filter out the acts, then later on, America decides. Anyone watching can vote for their favorite act. We decided to take the leap and do the same thing for the Film Festival. We are handing the Judging over to the Sangat.
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Don't forget, this year's theme is onKAUR - FOCUSING THE LENS ON WOMEN
Women's voices: Issues, Stories, and Inspirations
$3,500 in Prizes
Deadline: Aug. 31, 2013
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