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The Legacy from Beyond

The Legacy from Beyond is a documentary provides an insightful exploration of Gond art and depicts the lives and struggles of Gond artists who are passionately keeping the Gond art form alive even today. Residing in Patangarh village, they carry forward this art legacy left by the legendary Gond tribal artist Late Shri Jangarh Singh Shyam.

  • Harsh Raj Gond
    Director
  • Harsh Raj Gond
    Writer
  • Harsh Raj Gond
    Producer
  • Dhruv Parashar
    Film Assistant
  • Divya Rajparia
    Sound Designer
  • Harsh Raj Gond
    Editor
  • Harsh Raj Gond
    Cinematographer
  • Harsh Raj Gond
    Colorist
  • Banwali Tekam
    Key Cast
    "Artist"
  • Rajkumari Tekam
    Key Cast
    "Artist"
  • Prasad Shyam
    Key Cast
    "Brother"
  • Genda Bai
    Key Cast
    "Sister"
  • Bhajju Shyam
    Key Cast
    "Artist"
  • Brij Mohan Shyam
    Key Cast
    "Nephew"
  • Japani Shyam
    Key Cast
    "Daughter"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 29, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    364 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Hindi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
  • Best Documentary & Cinematography, Mokkho International Film Festival

    India
  • Official Selection, Rajasthan International Film Festival

    India
  • Official Selection, Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival

    India
  • Winner Best Tribal Documentary, Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh

    India
  • Finalist, Madras Independent Film Festival

    India
  • Quarter Finalist, Student World Impact Film Festival

    United States
  • Official Selection, Lift off Global Network

    United States
  • Official Selection, Steve Aronson International Film Festival

    United States
  • Official Selection, Western Canadian International Film Festival

    Canada
  • Official Selection, Chalachitram National Film Festival

    India
  • Best Artist Showcase, Western Canadian International Film Festival

    Canada
  • Official Selection, Red House Film Festival

    India
  • Finalist Best short Documentary, Indogma International Film Festival

    India
  • Official Selection, Chennai International Documentary and Short Film Festival

    India
  • Official Selection, New Wave International Documentary & Short Film Festival

    India
  • Official Selection, Short Film Mantra International Film festival

    India
Director Biography - Harsh Raj Gond

Harsh Raj Gond holds a Master of Design Degree in documentary film from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. With a background in visual communication, he has worked in various fields including art direction, styling, poster design, short films, and graphic design. Driven by his passion for filmmaking, Harsh is drawn to untold and lesser-explored subjects, using the medium of art to tell captivating stories. He loves connecting with people and understanding their unique perspectives in the context of the present times. He finds inspiration in exploring and observing both individuals and nature, as it empowers him to delve deeper into his work. Additionally, Harsh is venturing into narrative films and scriptwriting, further expanding his creative horizons.

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Director Statement

As a member of the Gond art community, my lifelong aspiration has been to illuminate the world of Gond art. I envisioned creating a film that captures the authenticity of Gond artists and their enchanting world, characterized by its beauty, hardships, struggles, and unwavering passion. This film became a reality with the participation of Artists Banwali and Rajumari, who continue to reside in the village and uphold the traditional way of life, endeavoring to carry forward the artistic legacy established by the legendary Gond artist Late Shri Jangarh Singh Shyam.