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9 films in package
Kharvan- in search of the Elusive one
KHARVAN, set in Goa's 3,000-year-old Khazan wetlands, follows the smooth-coated otter, a species thriving in this human-shaped ecosystem. Using live action and animation, the film reveals deep ties between nature, culture, and belief in Rakhandars, spirit guardians of the land, reflecting on coexistence, ecological fragility, and ancestral stewardship.
The Last Garden
In a smog-filled city, seventy-year-old Henry finds escape in the last community garden, now under threat from looming construction. When he clashes with Narjisse, a young activist determined to fight back, their unlikely encounter tests two generations and sparks the possibility of awakening a passive community.
Karma Gaabo Re
Karma Gaabo Re offers an intimate glimpse into the Baiga tribe of Madhya Pradesh, displaced from their ancestral forests yet holding on to echoes of their heritage. Through songs, dances, and rituals, the film captures a resilient people whose deep connection with land and tradition continues to endure.
Beyond the Conflict
For decades, Mumbai has witnessed episodes of human-leopard conflict. At Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the Rescue Team works tirelessly to protect both people and the voiceless leopards. This film reveals the unseen world of the SGNP Rescue Centre, where dedication, compassion, and tragedy shape lives beyond the conflict.
Keepers of the Kelp Forest
Along California's coastline, once-thriving kelp forests are vanishing, consumed by unchecked sea urchin populations and erratic environmental shifts. In Monterey Bay, home to one of the nation's largest marine protected areas, scientists, conservationists, and volunteers race against time to restore this vital habitat before it disappears completely.
Phir Bhi (Even So)
In Indias Charotar region, people live in harmony with marsh crocodiles, India's largest freshwater predator. With fewer than ten attacks in ten years, this coexistence is remarkable. Phir Bhi follows these communities to understand their deep tolerance, their challenges, and how collective care shapes a shared future with wildlife.
Amu Darya: River to a Missing Sea
The film traces the memories of the Amu Darya, a river once flowing to the Aral Sea. Through voices of Uzbek and Karakalpak communities, it captures the loss of water, the resilience of people, and the USSRs transformation of a vast lake into the world's youngest desert.
Shelling Out: A tale of crabitat loss
Hermie, a hermit crab from the Andamans, searches for a home in a world where seashells disappear and plastic takes their place. Playful yet sobering, this short film reflects on climate change, compassion, and humanity's role in protecting fragile marine life.
The Butterfly Man
The Butterfly Man follows Isaac Kehimkar, a passionate naturalist who has spent his life protecting India's butterflies. Born in Mumbai, one of the world's most crowded cities, Isaac creates butterfly gardens and teaches children. His story unfolds with the butterfly's metamorphosis, a transformation both remarkable and rarely seen up close.
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KHARVAN, set in Goa's 3,000-year-old Khazan wetlands, follows the smooth-coated otter, a species thriving in this human-shaped ecosystem. Using live action and animation, the film reveals deep ties between nature, culture, and belief in Rakhandars, spirit guardians of the land, reflecting on coexistence, ecological fragility, and ancestral stewardship.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    0:17:04
  • Language
    Konkani, English
  • Country
    India
  • Premiere
    No
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  • Director
    Nitya Navelkar
  • Screenwriter
    Nitya Navelkar
  • Cinematographer
    Nitya Navelkar
  • Editor
    Nitya Navelkar
  • Animator
    Nitya Navelkar
  • Composer
    Clarion Fernandes
  • Sound Design
    Clarion Fernandes
  • Music
    Clarion Fernandes
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