Sushmit Ghosh's guest appearances

Sushmit Ghosh

KUCI: Film School

Directors UK Podcast

Cinematalk

Good Morning, Bangalore with Kay

Top Docs:  Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers

Rintu Thomas

Pauli Murray

Betsy West

Brad Lichtenstein

Debbie Lum

Greta Gerwig

Adam McKay

Alfonso Cuarón

David Oyelowo

Lulu Wang

Steve McQueen

Stephen Merchant

Alicia Keys

Richard Curtis

Barry Jenkins

OwlTail

Rintu Thomas &amp; Sushmit Ghosh founded Black Ticket Films, a creative agency in 2009. Black Ticket Films is today a multi-award winning organization that has been recognized in the industry for its commitment to create innovative and engaging film and video content. Our films have been showcased across premier national and international film festivals as well as global television networks and our clients are leading corporate institutions, development sector organizations and national and international Governments.  The nature of projects undertaken at Black Ticket Films varies from short to feature length documentaries, institutional films, photo-essays, promotional videos and campaigns to corporate films and multimedia projects. Based on our expertise, knowledge and insight, we work closely with clients to create impactful visual content that influences and shapes viewer opinion.  Writing with Fire is a 2021 Indian documentary film directed by filmmakers Sushmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas about the journalists running the Dalit women led newspaper Khabar Lahariya, as they shift from 14-years of print to digital journalism using smartphones. It is the first Indian feature documentary to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Produced under Ghosh and Thomas' Black Ticket Films banner, the film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where it won two awards: The Audience Award and a Special Jury Award: Impact for Change in the World Cinema Documentary category.[3] It received unanimous acclaim from film festivals and critics, winning 28 international awards and critical acclaim from the press. It was named a "Critics Pick" by The New York Times, where it was reviewed as "Rousing...nothing short of galvanizing".[4] Writing with Fire has also been hailed by Jason Reizaian at The Washington Post as "The most inspiring journalism movie - maybe ever".  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gmbwithkay/message

Rintu Thomas &amp; Sushmit Ghosh founded Black Ticket Films, a creative agency in 2009. Black Ticket Films is today a multi-award winning organization that has been recognized in the industry for its commitment to create innovative and engaging film and video content. Our films have been showcased across premier national and international film festivals as well as global television networks and our clients are leading corporate institutions, development sector organizations and national and international Governments. The nature of projects undertaken at Black Ticket Films varies from short to feature length documentaries, institutional films, photo-essays, promotional videos and campaigns to corporate films and multimedia projects. Based on our expertise, knowledge and insight, we work closely with clients to create impactful visual content that influences and shapes viewer opinion. Writing with Fire is a 2021 Indian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_film" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">documentary film</a> directed by filmmakers <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushmit_Ghosh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sushmit Ghosh</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rintu_Thomas&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rintu Thomas</a> about the journalists running the Dalit women led newspaper <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khabar_Lahariya" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Khabar Lahariya</a>, as they shift from 14-years of print to digital journalism using smartphones. It is the first Indian feature documentary to be nominated for an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Documentary_Feature" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature</a>. Produced under Ghosh and Thomas' Black Ticket Films banner, the film had its world premiere at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Sundance_Film_Festival" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">2021 Sundance Film Festival</a>, where it won two awards: The Audience Award and a Special Jury Award: Impact for Change in the World Cinema Documentary category.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writing_with_Fire#cite_note-3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[3]</a> It received unanimous acclaim from film festivals and critics, winning 28 international awards and critical acclaim from the press. It was named a "Critics Pick" by The New York Times, where it was reviewed as "Rousing...nothing short of galvanizing".<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writing_with_Fire#cite_note-4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[4]</a> Writing with Fire has also been hailed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Rezaian" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Reizaian</a> at The Washington Post as "The most inspiring journalism movie - maybe ever". --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/gmbwithkay/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/gmbwithkay/message</a>

Oscar Nominated Documentary Filmmakers On The Show! ft. Rintu Thomas & Sushmit Ghosh

In this episode, we flash back to our recent event covering the outstanding, Oscar-nominated documentary Writing with Fire. We spoke to the film’s directors, Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh just hours after they found out about their nomination.The evening’s host, For Sama director Waad Al-Kateab, shared her own experiences of the awards circuit – and together they discussed ideas of collaboration, storytelling and ambition in filmmaking.This is a must-listen for documentary lovers – and if you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. Enjoy!If you've not been lucky enough to catch it yet, Writing with Fire is coming to BBC Storyville - Wednesday March 2nd, 10pm, BBC Four: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014zvj

In this episode, we flash back to our recent event covering the outstanding, Oscar-nominated documentary Writing with Fire. We spoke to the film’s directors, Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh just hours after they found out about their nomination. The evening’s host, For Sama director Waad Al-Kateab, shared her own experiences of the awards circuit – and together they discussed ideas of collaboration, storytelling and ambition in filmmaking. This is a must-listen for documentary lovers – and if you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. Enjoy! If you've not been lucky enough to catch it yet, Writing with Fire is coming to BBC Storyville - Wednesday March 2nd, 10pm, BBC Four: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014zvj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014zvj</a>

Writing with Fire: Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh in conversation with Waad Al-Kateab

Right now, “Khabar Lahariya” might not be as well-known as “The New York Times”, but, with 150 million YouTube views and growing, India’s only women-led news outlet has already established itself as an indispensable local watchdog and source of reporting in the country’s most populated state. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, “Writing With Fire”, directed by first-time feature filmmakers Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, is a fascinating and inspiring profile of Khabar Lahariya’s fearless women journalists as the media outlet makes the crucial transition from print to digital.   Talking to Mike and Ken from their home in Delhi, Rintu and Sushmit delved into the making of their film and offered a fascinating, big picture look at the political forces and changing media landscape that are rapidly transforming Indian society. As members of India’s Dalit (“untouchables”) caste, how have the women journalists of Khabar Lahariya overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to do their work under the most difficult, and often threatening, circumstances? What objections do they hear, even in their own homes, from husbands and parents who wish they would give up their work and restrict themselves to their traditional domestic roles? How has the rise of Prime Minister Modi tested the very fabric of India’s democracy? And how is this film the filmmakers’ own personal response to the changing times in their country? Recently named to the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary Feature, “Writing With Fire” premieres on PBS’ Independent Lens on March 28th.   Follow “Writing with Fire” on instagram and FaceBook writingwithfire.film.  Also music box films. Follow on twitter @topdocspod   Hidden Gems: Supermen of Malegoan A Woman Captured

Right now, “<a href="https://khabarlahariya.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khabar Lahariya</a>” might not be as well-known as “The New York Times”, but, with 150 million YouTube views and growing, India’s only women-led news outlet has already established itself as an indispensable local watchdog and source of reporting in the country’s most populated state. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, “Writing With Fire”, directed by first-time feature filmmakers Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, is a fascinating and inspiring profile of Khabar Lahariya’s fearless women journalists as the media outlet makes the crucial transition from print to digital. Talking to Mike and Ken from their home in Delhi, Rintu and Sushmit delved into the making of their film and offered a fascinating, big picture look at the political forces and changing media landscape that are rapidly transforming Indian society. As members of India’s Dalit (“untouchables”) caste, how have the women journalists of Khabar Lahariya overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to do their work under the most difficult, and often threatening, circumstances? What objections do they hear, even in their own homes, from husbands and parents who wish they would give up their work and restrict themselves to their traditional domestic roles? How has the rise of Prime Minister Modi tested the very fabric of India’s democracy? And how is this film the filmmakers’ own personal response to the changing times in their country? Recently named to the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary Feature, “Writing With Fire” premieres on PBS’ Independent Lens on March 28th. Follow “Writing with Fire” on instagram and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/writingwithfire.film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FaceBook </a>writingwithfire.film.  Also <a href="https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/writing-with-fire/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">music box films.</a> Follow on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/topdocspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@topdocspod</a> Hidden Gems: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.dea9f6f5-7a50-e824-96f7-c6509a215251" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supermen of Malegoan</a> <a href="https://www.sundance.org/projects/a-woman-captured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Woman Captured</a>

”Writing with Fire” with Rintu Thomas & Sushmit Ghosh

Co-directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh award-winning documentary WRITING WITH FIRE focuses on India’s social environment built to divide based on caste and gender and a fearless group of journalists maintain India’s only women-led news outlet. Amidst rising Hindu nationalism, the Dalit women of Khabar Lahariya—all from the Dalit (“untouchables” caste)—prepare to transition the newspaper from print to digital even though many of their reporters don’t have access to electricity at home. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her team of journalists confront some of India’s biggest issues—investigating cases of caste and gender violence, police corruption, environmental injustices, and more. WRITING WITH FIRE chronicles the astonishing determination of these local reporters as they empower each other and hold those responsible for injustice to account. Reaching new audiences through their growing platform, the women of Khabar Lahariya redefine what it means to be powerful. Co-directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh join us for a conversation on the daily lives of these incredibly brave women, at home and on the road as journalist, gaining access and the trust of their community and how their work has served to demonstrate the power of a free press to improve lives and support a democratic society. For news, updates and screenings go to: writingwithfire.inWatch virtually until 11/28 at docnyc.net/film/writing-with-fire

Co-directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh award-winning documentary WRITING WITH FIRE focuses on India’s social environment built to divide based on caste and gender and a fearless group of journalists maintain India’s only women-led news outlet. Amidst rising Hindu nationalism, the Dalit women of Khabar Lahariya—all from the Dalit (“untouchables” caste)—prepare to transition the newspaper from print to digital even though many of their reporters don’t have access to electricity at home. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her team of journalists confront some of India’s biggest issues—investigating cases of caste and gender violence, police corruption, environmental injustices, and more. WRITING WITH FIRE chronicles the astonishing determination of these local reporters as they empower each other and hold those responsible for injustice to account. Reaching new audiences through their growing platform, the women of Khabar Lahariya redefine what it means to be powerful. Co-directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh join us for a conversation on the daily lives of these incredibly brave women, at home and on the road as journalist, gaining access and the trust of their community and how their work has served to demonstrate the power of a free press to improve lives and support a democratic society. For news, updates and screenings go to: <a href="http://writingwithfire.in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">writingwithfire.in</a> Watch virtually until 11/28 at <a href="http://docnyc.net/film/writing-with-fire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">docnyc.net/film/writing-with-fire</a>

Writing with Fire - Co-Directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh

Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini talks to Rintu Thomas &amp; Sushmit Ghosh about WRITING WITH FIRE.Hailed as “the most inspiring journalism movie—maybe ever” by The Washington Post, this rousing documentary spotlights the only Indian newspaper run entirely by women. Founded nearly 20 years ago by a band of fearless Dalit women in rural Uttar Pradesh, the Khabar Lahariya paper has aggressively taken on India’s patriarchy and beaten the odds to have a real-world impact on local politics. But now, its reporters are facing the directive dreaded in newsrooms the world over throughout the 21st century: it’s time to “pivot to video.” As members of India’s lowest caste, many of the paper’s staff have never handled a smartphone before, and reconfiguring their reportage for YouTube is no small hurdle. But with an online presence comes a broader reach, and as their webpage’s clicks start climbing, the self-taught team behind Khabar Lahariya finds themselves taking on national issues and gaining global recognition. This real-world David and Goliath story of women standing up to speak truth to power won both an Audience Award and Special Jury Award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. “A stirring and inspiring documentary about some very courageous women, who deftly articulate and defend the need for accurate, fearless journalism in the pursuit of justice” (Vox). (MK)

Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini talks to Rintu Thomas &amp; Sushmit Ghosh about WRITING WITH FIRE. Hailed as “the most inspiring journalism movie—maybe ever” by The Washington Post, this rousing documentary spotlights the only Indian newspaper run entirely by women. Founded nearly 20 years ago by a band of fearless Dalit women in rural Uttar Pradesh, the Khabar Lahariya paper has aggressively taken on India’s patriarchy and beaten the odds to have a real-world impact on local politics. But now, its reporters are facing the directive dreaded in newsrooms the world over throughout the 21st century: it’s time to “pivot to video.” As members of India’s lowest caste, many of the paper’s staff have never handled a smartphone before, and reconfiguring their reportage for YouTube is no small hurdle. But with an online presence comes a broader reach, and as their webpage’s clicks start climbing, the self-taught team behind Khabar Lahariya finds themselves taking on national issues and gaining global recognition. This real-world David and Goliath story of women standing up to speak truth to power won both an Audience Award and Special Jury Award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. “A stirring and inspiring documentary about some very courageous women, who deftly articulate and defend the need for accurate, fearless journalism in the pursuit of justice” (Vox). (MK)