How we invest in South Asian storytellers.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our programs are designed to remove the real barriers emerging creators face — money, mentorship, access, and community. Here's how each one works and who it serves.
Funding & Producing
without access to traditional financing
We provide grants and hands-on production support to get high-impact South Asian projects made — stepping in as funder and, where needed, as producer or executive producer. Recent projects we've backed have reached Sundance and earned Oscar qualification.
- Project grants and production financing
- Executive-producing and production guidance
- Support from development through delivery
Mentorship & Networking
and industry relationships
We connect storytellers with award-winning filmmakers, producers, and technologists through masterclasses, workshops, and one-on-one guidance — including our "From Pitch to Premiere" masterclass and main-stage panels at leading festivals and conferences.
- Masterclasses and skills workshops
- One-on-one mentorship with industry leaders
- Introductions across our network of advisors
Distribution & Promotion
audiences and buyers
We open festival pathways, market access, and marketing support so that our storytellers' work is seen — championing projects at Sundance, Tribeca, Cannes, IFFLA, and the Tasveer Film Market, and connecting creators with global executives.
- Festival strategy and submissions support
- Introductions to buyers and distributors
- Marketing and publicity amplification
Community & Culture
creative community
We host galas, mixers, and workshops that connect, celebrate, and recharge emerging talent — building a durable community where South Asian storytellers can find collaborators, mentors, and momentum.
- Community galas and networking mixers
- Skill-building workshops and salons
- Presence at markets like Tasveer connecting stories with executives