From Buildings to Blockbusters: Indian Filmmaker Prarthana Joshi on Her Unconventional Career Path

By: Haley Sengsavanh
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With a background in architecture, Prarthana Joshi never imagined she would be an award-winning filmmaker today. Since graduating from the New York Film Academy with a Master’s degree in filmmaking in 2013, she has worked on over 70 projects in different capacities. Her films have been screened at festivals all around the world, including the…

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Reclaiming the Reel: Australian Indian Actress Ria Patel is Writing Her Own Roles

By: Haley Sengsavanh
CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, FEMINISMLeave a Comment on Reclaiming the Reel: Australian Indian Actress Ria Patel is Writing Her Own Roles

Growing up as a Gujarati Indian in Australia, Ria Patel often felt like an outsider. During her studies at the New York Film Academy, she began to utilize her unique identity to inspire her work. Now, as an award-winning actress and writer, Patel is a force to be reckoned with. The films she creates commonly…

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