Producer Guneet Monga whose documentary The Elephant Whisperers has been
nominated in the Documentary Short Film category at the 95th Academy
Awards, is “manifesting” the win and calls it “the epitome of joy” and
feels all surreal.“The feeling is still sinking in. I hope the universe and
everything aligns. There is definitely a lot of luck and support for the
film. I am very grateful to be nominated and reach in the top 5 of the
world,” she tells us. Ask if the Indian audience takes Indian cinema more
seriously after they are recognised abroad, Monga then gives her insights
on how documentaries are viewed in India.“Documentary world is a newer
genre for India but global platforms are pushing it,” she says, adding, “We
are such a star system which is not a bad thing but it is how our industry
is built. Documentary per se, the format is new for consumption but it is
now freely available. And, of course, awards help highlighting it. Any kind
of award or festival recognition brings validation.
nominated in the Documentary Short Film category at the 95th Academy
Awards, is “manifesting” the win and calls it “the epitome of joy” and
feels all surreal.“The feeling is still sinking in. I hope the universe and
everything aligns. There is definitely a lot of luck and support for the
film. I am very grateful to be nominated and reach in the top 5 of the
world,” she tells us. Ask if the Indian audience takes Indian cinema more
seriously after they are recognised abroad, Monga then gives her insights
on how documentaries are viewed in India.“Documentary world is a newer
genre for India but global platforms are pushing it,” she says, adding, “We
are such a star system which is not a bad thing but it is how our industry
is built. Documentary per se, the format is new for consumption but it is
now freely available. And, of course, awards help highlighting it. Any kind
of award or festival recognition brings validation.
