Help us make India a safer place for women

Indian women, on a daily basis, face numerous incidences of sexual harassment. Needless to say, sexual harassment is a result of a mentality where women are seen as weak, sexual objects which need no human regard. When we deal with such cases, we tend to demand just the strict punishment of the harasser and make no efforts to counteract this mentality which brought about the harassment in the first place. Though punishment of the harasser is necessary yet just doing that would remove one harasser from many but not stop sexual harassment.
      Hence I am going to make a feature film showcasing the key element we overlook when dealing with such cases. The film will be widely distributed in theatres, college and parent seminars to bring forth awareness among the masses.

How will the acquired funds be utilised( approximate)?

Actors'( both leading and supporting) remuneration- Rs. 2000000

Camera and light equipment rental( for 21 days, 3 shifts per day where 1 shift is 8 hours)- Rs. 800000

Crew remuneration( cinematographer, costume supervisor,executive producer, assistants, light and camera technicians, etc.)- Rs. 1200000

Miscellaneous( costumes rent, location rent, food, beverage, props etc)- Rs. 500000

Distribution and release cost- Rs. 1500000

FAQ

Who is raising this fund and how is he/she associated with the film?

Abhishikta Dhar is raising this fund. She is the scriptwriter and director of the proposed film project.

Can she provide samples of her work to assess her filmmaking skills?

Yes. Drop in a message at abhishiktadhar0@gmail.com and a link will be sent of a film made by her.

Bengali but the film will have English subtitles and have universal appeal in its story and execution.

The film will be released theatrically after it has done the rounds in film festivals. Film festivals give a necessary impetus to films which help in reaching a wider audience with the message the film wants to convey.

There are no physical perks for donors but we value each and every donation so each donor will have a Thank you post on the social media profiles of the film.

The film is important because sexual harassment is a plague that must be eradicated. Revolutions need time and people, and films are one of the most potent influencers in the society. This film will initiate discussion among the masses, make them realise the flaw we all are commiting which in turn will bring the change for the better.

I am a woman and I feel the necessity of this change. Being a filmmaker I am doing what is within my capability to counteract the vicious mentality that leads to sexual harassment of women.