A Radio Journey

As a young documentary film maker and freelance journalist, people and their diverse culture leaves a great impression in me.

I have been involved in filming issues of various marginalised communities in India, especially tribal societies.

‘Radio Woman of Patara,' the film included here is one among them. The film portrays the journey of Ramvati, a tribal woman from the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and how she uses Community Radio as a tool of empowerment. Ramvati’s travel through the hinterlands of India, carrying a radio to spread social messages among the masses continues to inspire me immensely. I am also working on a film on a central indian tribal group's struggle preserve their local script.

I see a good connection between my interest and past experiences with the goals of the scholarship.

Colombia is definitely inviting with its rich cultural heritage and immense bio diversity presence. A chance to interact closely with the country’s diverse ethnic communities, and help share their stories to a large number of people is indeed a privilege.

Considering a few interactive experiences I have had with various communities in India, especially tribal societies, I believe my previous experience will help me look into the cultures of Columbia’s Pacific Coast with a broader vision. As a self taught, budding film maker, the mentorship of Brian Rapsey will definitely prove to be helpful in all my future film making endeavours as well as horning my skills.