India, Nov. 23 -- The panel discussion titled 'A Global India Through Independent Cinema: A Women's Panel' brought together four compelling voices - actor- filmmaker Rajni Basumatary, cinematographer Fowzia Fathima, actor-filmmaker Rachel Griffiths, and actorMeenakshi Jayan. The conversation explored how women's creative and personal journeys are shaping the future of independent cinema.
The discussion opened with reflections on empathy as a defining element of women's filmmaking. Fowzia spoke of how the entire creative process, from the spark of an idea to the final frame, is grounded in empathy, enabling filmmakers to transform local narratives into stories with global resonance. Rajni added that women often notice the smallest details o...