Learn about cinema lighting in community with other women.
We train women who want to work in the lighting departments on film sets.
Lighting departments in India, as in many parts of the world, have almost no women technicians. This makes it hard for women to imagine themselves in these roles, let alone break in.
Our training program has been born out of the desire to help change this and create a more equitable Indian film industry. Our trainees receive hands-on instruction from established industry mentors and are placed in on-set internships.
Our recently concluded pilot workshop was a huge success, with 9 trainees, 8 mentors and many smiles. Take a peek, frame by frame.
Our Trainees
Meet the nine talented and inspiring women who were chosen through a rigorous application process. Our inaugural class of the UnderCurrent Lab brings a passion for film lighting, a hunger for learning and a desire for change.
Industry Mentors
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Kiran Deohans
CINEMATOGRAPHER
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Neha Parti Matiyani
CINEMATOGRAPHER
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Nusrat Jafri
CINEMATOGRAPHER
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Avani Rai
PHOTOGRAPHER
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Jih-E Peng
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Our Team
The incubation programme was initially conceived by the team behind the feature film Girls Will Be Girls.
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Tanya Negi
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Richa Chadha
CO-FOUNDER
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Shuchi Talati
CO-FOUNDER
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Claire Chassagne
PARTNERSHIPS (EUROPE)
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Abhra Das
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
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Lakshya Nishad
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Join Us
We need you in order to make lasting change. You can contribute through sponsorships, by offering mentoring and internships, or by donating space or equipment.