Private Project

Declaration of a Revolution

2020 was the global pandemic. This year also sparked the largest sustained protest ever in human history. Hundreds of thousands of Indian farmers camped at the borders of Delhi, protesting against three farm bills forced by the Government without any consultation from them. They slept on the streets through the freezing cold and heavy rains. Even though over 350 of them have died, still, the number of protestors continues to rise.

What motivates these people to persist against all odds? Why are their demands echoing with farmers and concerned citizens around the world? This documentary takes you on the journey to meet the protesting farmers, understand the reason for their spiritual strength and join them in Declaring a Revolution.

  • Harbaldeep Singh
    Director
  • Angad Pal Singh
    Writer
  • Dr. Manpreet Singh
    Music
  • Vishavjit Singh
    Illustrator
  • Nishkam TV Films
    Producer
  • Rajnarind Kaur
    Narrator
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 16 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 13, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York City
    United States
    July 11, 2021
    Best Narrative Documentary
Director Biography - Harbaldeep Singh

Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker | Founder, Nishkam TV

Harbaldeep Singh is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and the visionary founder of Nishkam TV. With a deep passion for storytelling and an unwavering commitment to his Sikh heritage, Harbaldeep established Nishkam TV to empower Sikh youth to become storytellers and agents of change. Through Nishkam TV, he bridges the gap between Sikh youth's learning of Sikh Virsa, Gurmukhi, and Gurmat Sangeet at Khalsa Schools and their ability to share the Sikh experience with the world.

Nishkam TV provides filmmaking and TV production training, equipping Sikh youth with the skills to create compelling short films, documentaries, and TV programs that showcase Sikh stories, culture, and values. Under Harbaldeep's guidance, Nishkam TV students have produced an impressive portfolio of award-winning short films and TV programs.

In 2021, Harbaldeep edited and directed the narrative documentary "Declaration of a Revolution," which has been an official selection at 21 international film festivals across the USA, Canada, Japan, Italy, Turkey, Slovakia, and Lithuania, winning 10 awards for best narrative documentary, best narration, and best editing.

In 2022, he directed "SEVA," a documentary highlighting Sikh community service during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was acquired by PBS's WORLD channel, bringing the spirit of selfless service to a broader audience.

His latest documentary, "Baywatana," released in 2023, tells the untold story of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus. It premiered at The Parliament of the World's Religions on August 15th, 2023, and continues to be screened internationally.

Harbaldeep has trained over 100 students across the USA, producing 14 short films, 3 documentaries, and multiple talk shows. His collaborations with organizations like SALDEF and the Sikh Coalition have significantly amplified Sikh voices globally.

Harbaldeep holds a BS in Computer Science, an MFA in Film and TV Production, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship. He continues to inspire the next generation of Sikh filmmakers, ensuring that their stories are told authentically and powerfully on global platforms.

Connect with Harbaldeep Singh:
Twitter: @harbal
Facebook: /AboutHarbal
Instagram: @harbal
LinkedIn: /in/harbal

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Director Statement

With my palm supporting my chin, looking outside my windows, I have occasionally been seeing psychedelic images of the Sun Rising In The Evening, Birds Flying Without Wings, and the Tress Singing Silence; this sustained my restlessness through and through, in spite of me, to do something like this.

When I was growing up, I always felt fascinated by moving images of Film and Television I was curious to know more about the mechanics of Film and Television production. With time coming closer to choose a career path, I broke the news to my parents that I want to go to Pune Film Institute. As expected, it solicited a big no-no from them. The reason being the film industry considered it an exercise in vain, given the world of materialism and pragmatism. I had to cave into my parents’ wishes to join the time-tested field of engineering catapulting me to America. But as the cliché says it was a blessing in disguise, as I realized my dream of getting a film education from America.

Declaration of a Revolution is my directorial debut.