🎬 Message for Lakshmi Iyer (Part 2): On Budget, Vision, and the Magic of Collaboration
Hi again Lakshmi,
I wanted to share a quick follow-up to my earlier message, just to clarify a few things that might help frame the context better.
The projects I’m working on — particularly the short films — are currently being funded out of my personal resources, so the budget is modest. We’re not talking about full-length feature films or large-scale productions here — just short-format creative pieces that explore some powerful ideas in a compelling, accessible way.
That said, I’m acutely aware of how much of a difference it makes when a film is crafted by someone with real experience and artistic vision. A short film made by someone outside the industry can be well-meaning but amateurish — while a short film shaped by a real filmmaker can transform the same material into something truly special.
That’s where your potential involvement becomes so exciting.
With your name and touch, these short films could go from thoughtful side projects to impactful cultural pieces — and possibly even something widely noticed. I mentioned earlier that one of the videos will likely be retweeted by Shashi Tharoor, which could immediately give it hundreds of thousands of views. And beyond numbers, the right creative partnership could take these ideas — philosophical, political, and technological — into realms we can’t yet predict.
Who knows? One of these pieces could be the spark that brings not just attention, but lasting recognition. Maybe even make you famous in a different, unexpected dimension.
If this resonates with you and you’re curious to explore more, I’d be very happy to discuss — especially while you’re still in Bangalore.