Short Documentaries

How kite-makers in Mumbai’s Bainganwadi fight stereotypes and a pandemic to stay relevant The pandemic has affected the cottage industry of kite-making. The declining demand due to the lockdown forced many to abandon this craft and find employment elsewhere. Though it’s a male-centric occupation, Sufiya Begum, an 18-year-old accountancy student, helps her father Sayyed Urmay […]

The Dying Art of Weaving: A Story from Andhalgaon, Maharashtra In this poignant video, shot by Opia Films in 2015, we see the struggles faced by the weavers of Andhalgaon, a small village in Maharashtra. The Kosti community weavers, who were once the majority, are now dwindling in numbers. These artisans are not only losing