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DEC 13, 2024
The Sikhlens Community Voices initiative is making significant strides towards its $100K funding goal. Despite currently having raised only 20% of the required funds, we've already achieved a remarkable milestone by completing production on three of our six selected projects. These films were showcased at our annual Sikhlens Arts and Film Festival in Southern California this past November.
Reaching our full $100K target will not only enable us to complete the remaining films but also provides the opportunity to greenlight additional groundbreaking projects that amplify community voices and diverse storytelling.
Rhymes with Hunger, originally Langar at DU, premiered at the University of Denver in May. Since 2016 a multidisciplinary course at the University of Denver has brought the Sikh langar tradition to campus where students lead the Langar experience. Inspired by this film, local organizations are now considering starting similar programs
Sikh Human Development Foundation (SHDF), (working title) released as Empowering Dreams, tells the story of Sikh Human Development Fund a NGO based in Washington which provides scholarships to the underprivileged kids based in rural Punjab.
SGGS Vidya Kender Society,(working title) released as Guru da Kender. The Vidya Kender is a student educational institute dedicated to the rehabilitation of Sikh students from across India. It emphasizes formal education starting from the 10th grade, alongside vocational training while placing a primary focus on Gurmat Studies.
Beat by Beat and GHAR are set to premiere at our Sikhlens festival in Chandigarh this February, while the Falcon Schools UK project will debut at our Sikhlens festivals in the UK this May. Our dedicated advancement team is working tirelessly to secure the remaining funding needed to bring these premieres to fruition.
We're reaching out to our community because your support is crucial in bringing these important stories to life. Since launching the Sikhlens Community Voices program, we have proudly produced 13 impactful films that amplify diverse narratives and experiences.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Noor Singh Niara - The Movie
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Sikhlens Animations 2025–2026: Bringing Sikh Stories to Life Through AI
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Sikhlens Publications: Bringing Sikh Stories to the Mainstream 2025-2026
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