Next Steps to Empowering Women

Gender equality is not just a basic human right, but its achievement has far-reaching benefits for individuals and society as a whole. Empowering women leads to improved health outcomes, reduced poverty, increased educational attainment, and thriving economies. Despite these clear benefits, gender inequalities persist in every corner of the world, perpetuating a cycle of disadvantage for half of the world's population. This documentary short aims to call attention to the urgent need for collective action to achieve equality and a better world for all.

  • Shubham Manav Mishra
    Director
    A VISUAL RHAPSODY, A Christmas to Remember, A Day at My Favourite Place, Be Passient, Baby, Nature Can Be Cruel, A Meeting with Childhood, Messi: The God of Football, Aao Swachhta Ki Alakh Jagayein
  • Shubham Manav Mishra
    Writer
    A VISUAL RHAPSODY, A Christmas to Remember, A Day at My Favourite Place, Be Passient, Baby, Nature Can Be Cruel, A Meeting with Childhood, Messi: The God of Football, Aao Swachhta Ki Alakh Jagayein
  • Shubham Manav Mishra
    Producer
    A VISUAL RHAPSODY, A Christmas to Remember, A Day at My Favourite Place, Be Passient, Baby, Nature Can Be Cruel, A Meeting with Childhood, Messi: The God of Football, Aao Swachhta Ki Alakh Jagayein
  • Shubham Manav Mishra
    Key Cast
    "Shubham"
    A Christmas to Remember, A Day at My Favourite Place, Be Passient, Baby, Nature Can Be Cruel, A Meeting with Childhood, Messi: The God of Football, Aao Swachhta Ki Alakh Jagayein
  • Shubham Manav Mishra
    Editors
    A VISUAL RHAPSODY, A Christmas to Remember, A Day at My Favourite Place, Be Passient, Baby, Nature Can Be Cruel, A Meeting with Childhood, Messi: The God of Football, Aao Swachhta Ki Alakh Jagayein
  • Resham Harsh
    Cinematographers
    N/A
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Social Justice, Human Rights, Advocacy
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shubham Manav Mishra

A luminary whose journey gracefully traverses the realms of cinema, artistry, humanitarianism, and academia, weaving a tapestry of profound impact and boundless creativity.

From humble beginnings as a child actor to an esteemed film actor, film director, screenwriter, and visual artist, Shubham's narrative unfolds with captivating diversity.

A fervent storyteller, he embarked on an artistic pilgrimage to the Government Film and Television Institute of India, where he embraced the craft and marvelled at the mosaic of world cinema.

The essence of Shubham's brilliance is illuminated through his cinematic endeavours. With two feature-length films, twenty-one advertising marvels, and a repertoire of short films, documentaries and music videos, his creations have adorned screens worldwide, securing acclaim across 57 film festivals spanning four continents. These works converse with societal intricacies while showcasing his prowess as a film actor, film director, and screenwriter on international stages.

Yet, Shubham's influence transcends the silver screen. As a beacon of humanitarianism, his accolades mirror a resolute commitment to promoting education, empowering women, supporting the upliftment of manual labourers, fostering mental well-being, celebrating diversity, embracing the unifying essence of laughter and love, and passionately advocating for environmental sustainability and animal rights. The Vice Presidential Humanitarian Achievement Award celebrates his role in distinguished service to humanity and exceptional contributions to humanitarian causes, encouraging profound social impact and positive change.

But his canvas is expansive, encompassing academia and artistic finesse. Shubham's academic brilliance shines through with his excellence in competitive exams like the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test), and the esteemed Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), coupled with an undergraduate degree in English Literature, underscore his intellectual depth.

Within this mosaic of achievements, Shubham's artistic soul flourishes. His visual masterpieces, including "Chaos&Order," "I was here...," and "Shades of Grey," vividly capture societal truths and reflect his unique perspective. Artistry extends to his cultural exploration through works like "Just An Everyday Thing," "Illuminated Inspiration," "Waddup People?," and "Dearly Beloved," each narrating a story beyond words.

Music, too, is Shubham's canvas. His composition "Strange Loops" resonates as a musical expression of resilience, a beacon of positivity during the trials of the COVID-19 era, reverberating across major streaming platforms worldwide.

Through each facet of his being, Shubham Manav Mishra radiates brilliance, an individual whose presence illuminates screens, stages, and hearts. His tale is one of compassion, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to crafting a better world through his art and actions.

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Director Statement

As the director of this documentary short, I am committed to shining a spotlight on the urgent need for gender equality in our world. Not only is gender equality a basic human right, but it also has far-reaching benefits for individuals and society as a whole. When we empower women, we see improved health outcomes, reduced poverty, increased educational attainment, and thriving economies. However, despite these clear benefits, gender inequalities persist in every corner of the world, perpetuating a cycle of disadvantage for half of the world's population.

Through this documentary short, I aim to call attention to the urgent need for collective action to achieve equality and create a better world for all. I hope to inspire viewers to recognize the importance of gender equality and the positive impact it can have on our world. This film is a call to action for individuals, communities, and leaders to take steps towards achieving gender equality and to work towards a future where everyone has equal opportunities and can thrive.

Together, we can create a world where gender is not a barrier to success or a source of inequality, but rather a source of strength and diversity. I hope this film will inspire and motivate people to take action towards achieving a more equal and just world for all.