How does a filmmaker turn a natural disaster into a creative breakthrough?

In this episode of Spotlight with Sandhya, filmmaker Mallika Prasad discusses her award-winning short film, For My Ela, with podcast host Sandhya Mendonca. They trace the journey from a total script rewrite in just three days following devastating Himalayan landslides to shooting in the challenging -10°C weather of Spiti.

This conversation explores the resilience required to bring an independent vision to the global festival circuit, and we dive deep into:

️ Creative Adaptability: Rewriting a film on the fly when the landscape changes.

️ Landscape as Character: Using the raw beauty of Spiti to mirror themes of grief and loss.

The Independent Journey: Navigating funding, open auditions, and distribution.

Artistic Identity: Mallika’s multi-faceted career, from theatre director to playing a villain in Mardaani 3.

Watch now for an essential look at filmmaking born from adversity and the courage to find a story amidst the shifting mountains.

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