KASHISH offers film grant to LGBTQ+ filmmakers
The grant is being sponsored by Lotus Visual Productions.
In its 6th year now, the path-breaking KASHISH QDrishti Film Grant, which has already facilitated the production of 5 LGBTQIA+ short-films, is now turning its focus specifically on the LGBTQIA+ filmmaking community. The KASHISH QDrishti Film Grant 2021 is putting out an open call submission of screenplays by filmmakers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, queer, or non-binary and offering a grant of Rs 2 lakh to make one narrative short-film. The grant is being sponsored by Lotus Visual Productions.
“We felt that it is important to support filmmakers who belong to the LGBTQIA+ community have no funding support to realise their dream projects. They are often sidelined by production houses and OTT platforms, because the LGBTQIA+ filmmakers believe in being true to their content and do not chase after bringing on board big stars. This ties up with KASHISH’s mission of enabling the platform for LGBTQIA+ community and be inclusive in its truest sense,” said Sridhar Rangayan, festival director of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival.
Neeraj, the producer who is sponsoring the grant, said, “Emergence from these trying times have shown us the vital role filmmakers play in keeping us entertained, engaged, and expanding our minds. The KASHISH QDristhi award empowers the members of the LGBTQIA+ filmmakers to own their narrative and boldly bring their own stories on their own terms to the world. The award celebrates the optimism, courage, and indomitable spirit of these visionary risk-takers on their mission to open our hearts to new experiences and possibilities towards shaping fairer humankind through acceptance and pride.”
The call for submissions is currently open at https://www.instamojo.com/KASHISH_MIQFF/kashish-qdrishti-film-grant-2021/ and the deadline to register is July 18.
The 12th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is scheduled to be held from August 19 to September 5, online over 3 weekends. Discounted early bird registrations are currently open. Check out details about how to attend and also films that are being shown at http://mumbaiqueerfest.com .
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