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.
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Saraswathi BalgamDirector
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Saraswathi BalgamWriter
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Koushik BokissaWriter
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Nicolas CompaganaKey Cast
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Prashant BuyyalaExecutive Producer
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Gautam ShapiroCinematographer
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Nicolas CampagnaCinematographer
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:9 minutes
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Completion Date:November 5, 2016
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Production Budget:8,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:India
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Language:Spanish
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16.9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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United States
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.
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.