Private Project

Baba

A mother hides the truth in fear of losing her son.
A son embarks on a journey to India to find his biological father, a monk.

  • Saraswathi Balgam
    Director
  • Saraswathi Balgam
    Writer
  • Koushik Bokissa
    Writer
  • Nicolas Compagana
    Key Cast
  • Prashant Buyyala
    Executive Producer
  • Gautam Shapiro
    Cinematographer
  • Nicolas Campagna
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 5, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No

  • United States
Director Biography - Saraswathi Balgam

Saraswathi Balgam (aka Vani), is a self taught photographer, painter and filmmaker. Born in India and being an ardent global traveler gave her the ability to see things differently. Her motivation is to seek beyond what is visible.

Apart from being a filmmaker and a painter, Vani was the founding director and head of the Asian offices for Rhythm & Hues Studios, the multiple academy-award-winning computer Animation and Visual Effects pioneer. She also worked with Dreamworks animation as a Creative in Development and Training. She was also the president of ASIFA India, a non-profit organization focused on promoting the art of animation in India. She also started the Indian chapter of Women in Animation.

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Director Statement

I wanted to make films as young girl, but I was told that , that the film industry was not a safe place for a young girl of 17 and that my safety was at risk.

I broke the boundaries and i am making short films, and have finished my first documentary.

I imagine, so I make movies.