Documentary Work
Lichi X Rajesh Chandwani X NID Ahmedabad
2022 | Direction, Cinematography, Sound and Editing | 50 minutes
The film explores the subject of organ donation through the lens of transplant coordinators working, highlighting their role in the process of organ donation, retrieval and transplantation. The film also tries to explore the multi-faceted life of the transplant coordinators, being 'Vultures' for the donors, 'God' for the recipients and 'Humans' in their personal lives. It is to emphasise the virtue of being ‘selfless’ and the importance/value of a human life.
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Featuring - Sudha, Bhanu C, Bhanu P and Dileena
In Association with - Mohan Foundation
Location - Hyderabad
"ANOOTHI"
Lichi X Anoothi India
2023 | Direction, Cinematography, Sound and Editing | 3 minutes
Anoothi is a women led organisation working in the sector of Handmade products & Handicrafts. Their mission is to train women in skills that are simple and traditional, help them earn a honest livelihood and become independent.
Through this visual narrative, you will witness first-hand the power of collective action, compassion, and social responsibility.
Direction, Camera, Sound and Colour grade - Rishiraj Agarwal
Creative direction - Bhuwan Somani
Editing - Gaurav Bora and Rishiraj
"MANCHAHA BRAHMAAND"
2022 | Direction, Cinematography, Sound and Editing | 2 minutes
The Manchaha rugs for Brahmaand are inspired by conversations between two designers: Ashiesh Shah and the weavers. Ideas, myths, and folklore about the solar system, celestial bodies far beyond, and the unperceivable universe are translated into intricate symbols and motifs paired with fine craftsmanship.
A unique design initiative by Jaipur Rugs that started off as a social experiment, the Manchaha rugs feature designs conceptualized by the weavers themselves with motifs and patterns inspired from their surroundings and daily lives.
Production - Anshuman, Soman and Chanchal
Co-Camera & Sound - Eshwarya and Anshuman
Location - Jaipur
"AAKH - REVIVAL"
Effort and Hope
Lichi X Iro Iro
2022 | Direction, Cinematography, Sound and Editing | 18 minutes
The film is an attempt to drive attention for decolonising the weaving material 'Aakh' - the long lost fibre. The film documents its potential and efforts for its revival.
Production - Bhaavya Goenka
Asst. Camera - Gaurav Bora
Location - Govindgarh
Brand film - Pelican House
2022 | Direction, Cinematography, Sound and Editing
Co-edit - Gaurav Bora & Bhuwan Somani
Photographer - Kritin Khandelwal
Location - Jaipur
"PORTRAITS OF A TIME"
From identical communities to community of practiced identities
Lichi X Sweety Taur
2022 | Cinematography & Sound | Work in Progress
This is an action based research project rooted in localism that aims to open a discourse about creating relevant frameworks of collaboration between very potent traditional as well as contemporary craft practices in Jaipur and their middle class consumers through local entrepreneurship. The project focuses on space making crafts in current popular space making practices and seeks to create an exhibition survey of middle class home utopias in its advanced stages.
Direction - Sweety
Photographer - Shikhar Bhardwaj & Sweety
Location - Jaipur