Update for June 2026

The Community Voices initiative continues to build momentum as we close in on our $100,000 fundraising goal. With five films currently in production and new work entering development, the slate is stronger than ever. Every dollar raised moves us closer to completing these stories and opening the door to the next wave of projects — each one a chance to bring underrepresented voices to audiences who are ready to listen.

Sikhlens is also exploring new AI-assisted publishing and digital outreach tools to help Community Voices films reach wider audiences globally. Beyond production, the focus is shifting toward long-term storytelling impact — ensuring these nonprofit and community stories continue educating and inspiring audiences long after their release.

One recent example is Apna Farz--The Rescue of Punjab’s Forgotten Souls, a Community Voices documentary now being amplified through new digital and social media deployment strategies to expand its visibility and audience reach.

Films Currently in Production

Peter Singh’s Green Home tells the story of Peter Singh and Nino Kaur, a South Delhi couple who have transformed their house into one of the cleanest-air homes in the country. With over 15,000 plants, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and natural construction techniques, they maintain an indoor AQI of just 10–15 even when the city outside is choking with pollution. Built as a healing sanctuary after Neno’s battle with cancer, their home is a living example of how care for the environment can also care for the people within it.

NASMDA, the North American Sikh Medical & Dental Association, is a leading national network that brings together 600–700 Sikh medical professionals at their annual gathering. Our latest Community Voices film, Healing Together: The NASMDA Story takes viewers inside this organization to explore how Sikh physicians and dentists unite to advance healthcare, mentorship, and service. Filmed during NASMDA's annual meeting, this organizational documentary captures their mission of compassion and excellence while showcasing how they inspire the next generation of medical leaders. The film will have its world premiere in January 2026 during the association's annual conference, which next year will include a Sikhlens-in-a-Box.

Khalsa Gurmat School takes us inside the Khalsa Gurmat School in Kent, where a dedicated community is working to ensure the next generation grows up rooted in Punjabi language and Sikh values. The school serves as far more than a place of learning — it is a gathering point for families, a bridge between generations, and a living expression of Sikhi in diaspora life. The documentary follows students, teachers, and parents as they navigate what it means to pass on a heritage in a new homeland, and asks why institutions like this one are essential to the survival of culture, identity, and community belonging.

Bruin Bhangra follows the student-led Bhangra team at the University of California, Los Angeles, as they carry forward a tradition that goes far deeper than performance. Set against the wider story of Sikh Student Associations across North American campuses, the film explores how Bhangra has become a defining expression of identity, belonging, and cultural pride for Sikh and Punjabi youth in the diaspora. Through the voices of current members, alumni, and organizers, it captures what the team has meant across generations — and why rhythm, discipline, and shared heritage continue to bring young people together.

Ranjit Gataka Akhada follows a group of young Sikh Americans who have chosen to root themselves deeply in the traditions of their faith. Born in the United States and committed to their identity as Amritdhari Sikhs, they are actively reclaiming practices that might otherwise be lost — training in Gatka, the ancient Sikh martial art, and mastering horsemanship as an expression of valor and heritage. The film is a portrait of devotion and determination, exploring what it truly means to honor one’s history while building a life far from the land where those traditions were born.

Set to Premiere in 2026

Ride By Turbanators - Across the vast landscapes of Canada, a unique brotherhood roars to life on two wheels. From coast to coast, Sikh motorcycle clubs unite riders bound not just by their love of the open road, but by their unwavering commitment to serve others. These aren't your typical biker gangs—they're charitable warriors on Harleys, their turbans flowing in the wind as they partner with major organizations like Khalsa Aid, the Canadian Cancer Society, and Guru Nanak Food Bank. Every ride tells a story of community engagement; every mile raises funds for those in need. In a groundbreaking display of religious accommodation, provinces like Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario have embraced these riders' faith, exempting turban-wearing Sikhs from mandatory helmet laws.

Films Premiered in 2025

Threads of Life (Randhawa Foundation) - Meet the noble Randhawa family, founders of the Randhawa Foundation, a US-registered NGO. This film shines a light on their incredible work — from organizing free medical camps for the underprivileged to running a school that educates and empowers children in their native village in India.

Gift of Light follows Dr. Gurpal Bhullar, an orthopedic surgeon, who organizes a free three-day eye camp in a small village in Punjab. Locals are offered check-ups, treatments, and even free surgeries — transforming lives and restoring sight, one patient at a time.

Flying High-Falcons Sikh Primary School premiered in May at our Sikhlens Film Festival in Leicester, UK. Falcons Primary School, the first Sikh faith school in Leicestershire, boasts a proud and inspirational history. Its dedicated staff, students, parents, and community members collaboratively strive to embody the school motto: "To be the best we can be." Their journey over the last 10 years is filled with rich moments and pupils who are proud of who they are and aspire to the school motto.

Raah-E-Nanak premiered at our festival in Chandigarh in February. Raah-e-Nanak is a documentary that follows a journey from Sangrur, Punjab to Kaza in the Spiti Valley, exploring everyday acts of kindness inspired by Sufi and Sikh traditions. The film showcases ordinary individuals whose selfless actions positively impact their communities, highlighting how compassion transcends cultural and geographical boundaries. Through diverse landscapes and stories, it celebrates the enduring influence of Guru Nanak's teachings on human kindness.

Community Voices is proceeding toward its $100,000 fundraising milestone, and every contribution brings us closer to the finish line. Hitting that goal means more than completing what’s already in production — it means being able to say yes to the next generation of stories, the ones that haven’t been told yet and that deserve to be heard.

This work only exists because of you. The support you’ve shown — through your generosity, your engagement, and your belief in what we’re building — is what keeps these films moving toward audiences around the world. Fifteen documentaries delivered across the life of this initiative, each one a window into a community and a culture that deserves to be seen.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

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