Singalila In the Himalaya

A Keratoconus patient finds his way in life to trek through the Himalayas. He finds that, the best medicine for his eyes are the sights of the beautiful mountains and valleys in the Himalayas.

  • George Thengummoottil
    Director
    Director
  • Dhanraj Gurung
    Producer
    Producer
  • George Thengummoottil
    Writer
    Writer
  • Surya Girish
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Travel
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - George Thengummoottil

George Thengummoottil (born 10 January 1985) is an Indian writer and photographer known for his travel[3] writing.He is a documentary filmmaker.

Education

After schooling, he completed his graduation in Computer Science from Marian College Kuttikkanam, and did his Masters in Communication and Journalism from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

Life

George was born in the town of Palakkad, Kerala in 1985, the eldest of two children born to Joseph TV and his wife, Rani Joseph.

Keratoconus

During his teenage, he was affected by Keratoconus, a degenerative disorder of the eye and was blind by the age of 13. He had to stop his normal stream of studies and activities.
Community Initiatives

George is the founder of Keratoconus Foundation India, a charitable trust registered under Indian Trusts Act, 1882 which guides Keratoconus patients in India to lead a better life and support them economically. He is also the founder of ShortFilmClub.Org, an online platform to promote Indian documentary films and collaborate documentary filmmakers.

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