Sanjay Raina’s “WHO AM I” is a powerful and moving film that showcases the struggles and triumphs of the Kashmiri Pandit community. The film, which is part of Lift-Off’s Filmmaker Sessions Online Film Festival, will be available for online screening from May 1st – 15th via Vimeo On-Demand.
As a filmmaker and a Kashmiri Pandit himself, Sanjay Raina has lived through the pain and joy depicted in “WHO AM I”. The film is an experimental piece that weaves together real-time stories, interviews with poets, social activists, media professionals, and actual visuals of literature, culture, language, and traditions collected over a period of time. The result is a heartfelt and authentic portrayal of the Kashmiri Pandit community’s struggles with identity and their efforts to revive their language, culture, traditions, and literature.
“WHO AM I” is a testament to the talent of true indie filmmakers like Sanjay Raina, who work with limited budgets but big ideas. It is important to support grassroots independent artists and filmmakers who bring unique perspectives and stories to the screen. The development of filmmaking talent is crucial to the growth and diversity of the film industry, and Lift-Off’s Filmmaker Sessions Online Film Festival Pinewood Studios, England United Kingdom is proud to showcase the work of such talented individuals.
“WHO AM I” is Winner of 09 international & National Awards, 02 Best Director Awards, 01 Best Editing Award, 02 Nominations for best editing, 01 Honarable Mention, 08 Top finalist Awards, 04 quarter-Finalist selections, 01 semi Finalist, 01 Nomination for Best Documentary Short Film and 16 offical selections across the globe.
Don’t miss your chance to watch “WHO AM I” and other incredible films from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://liftoff.network when the festival opens on May 1st to purchase tickets to the online programme.
