what do we search for when all existence is here ? in the snowflake that melts before you catch it ? in the dust particle of the first ray of light which disappears the moment you try and isolate it ? in your own shadow, that changes the moment you turn around to look at [...]
Author: Nirav
Paani – inspiration vs efficiency in screenplay writing
As I work hard in completing the detailed screenplay for Paani, I come across something that I am sure other creative people suffer from - at least I hope they do. How do you really know if something is really good or not unless at that moment of writing your feel a surge of inspiration [...]
Lindsay Lohan’s poverty tourism – a therapy ?
This has been sparked by a statement I read by m/s Lohan's mother, that her trip to India where she saw the plight of the poor Indian children changed her and she is a different person now. Like it was the best therapy ? Ok, enough of this. Enough of press and media attention gotten [...]
Who does this planet belong to ?
View of the Church behind the Hotel in Innsbruck where I normally stay. Beautiful as the church is - this is the first time in years the locals recall there being no snow here on Christmas. It's the same lament all over the Ski slopes too. There has been little snow, and of course the [...]
Kaveri with Bruno, her Ski Instructor in a snow storm in Innsbruck
Paani – can the making of fim be a community event ?
Why should a film be just one event ? Is it possible to share the evolution of a film - and create a community around it ? To share my thoughts and those of the others around it so the ultimate experience for the viewer is more personal and involved ?
World Habitat Day
Liza Peiffer, On behalf of Habitat for Humanity writes in to inform about the World Habitat Day on October 05, 2009 as chosen by United Nations. World Habitat Day is a day for everyone to stand up and let it be known that affordable, adequate housing should be a priority everywhere. What can you do [...]
Message from the Webmaster
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