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International Human Rights, Children’s Welfare Film Fund Established by Producer Uday Jhunjhunwala (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer Uday Jhunjhunwala establishes fund for film, theater projects centered on international human rights and children's welfare.
Independent producer Uday Jhunjhunwala has unveiled the establishment of a fund, fiscally sponsored by Desipina Productions, for film, theater, prose and poetry projects centered on international human rights and children’s welfare during South Asian House’s programming at the Tribeca Festival. “Where the Light Enters You,” a short documentary co-directed by Academy member Hemal Trivedi and Matt Alesevich, announced its Oscar qualifying run and Impact first campaign, aiming to build awareness around grassroots healthcare reform in rural India. Gitesh Pandya, founder of Box Office Guru, moderated a panel featuring South Asian filmmakers from Tribeca-selected films, including “Pinch” director Uttera Singh, “Poreless” producer/star Akbar Hamid, and “The Patel Motel Story” co-directors Rahul Rohatgi and Amar Shah.
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