The Community Voices initiative demonstrates solid production progress as we pursue our $100,000 fundraising goal. The team has completed filming on five of the original six documentary projects while growing our slate with an additional film now in development.
Securing full funding will allow us to bring these works to completion and invest in new creative ventures that celebrate diverse community experiences and extend our reach to wider audiences.
New film in Production
Peter Singh’s Green Home tells the story of Peter Singh and Nino Kaur, a South Delhi couple who have transformed their house into one of the cleanest-air homes in the country. With over 15,000 plants, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and natural construction techniques, they maintain an indoor AQI of just 10–15 even when the city outside is choking with pollution. Built as a healing sanctuary after Neno’s battle with cancer, their home is a living example of how care for the environment can also care for the people within it.
NASMDA, the North American Sikh Medical & Dental Association, is a leading national network that brings together 600–700 Sikh medical professionals at their annual gathering. Our latest Community Voices film, Healing Together: The NASMDA Story takes viewers inside this organization to explore how Sikh physicians and dentists unite to advance healthcare, mentorship, and service. Filmed during NASMDA's annual meeting, this organizational documentary captures their mission of compassion and excellence while showcasing how they inspire the next generation of medical leaders. The film will have its world premiere in January 2026 during the association's annual conference, which next year will include a Sikhlens-in-a-Box.
Films Premiered on November 21st-23rd
Threads of Life (Randhawa Foundation) - Meet the noble Randhawa family, founders of the Randhawa Foundation, a US-registered NGO. This film shines a light on their incredible work — from organizing free medical camps for the underprivileged to running a school that educates and empowers children in their native village in India.
Gift of Light follows Dr. Gurpal Bhullar, an orthopedic surgeon, who organizes a free three-day eye camp in a small village in Punjab. Locals are offered check-ups, treatments, and even free surgeries — transforming lives and restoring sight, one patient at a time.
Films Already Premiered
Flying High-Falcons Sikh Primary School premiered in May at our Sikhlens Film Festival in Leicester, UK. Falcons Primary School, the first Sikh faith school in Leicestershire, boasts a proud and inspirational history. Its dedicated staff, students, parents, and community members collaboratively strive to embody the school motto: "To be the best we can be." Their journey over the last 10 years is filled with rich moments and pupils who are proud of who they are and aspire to the school motto.
Raah-n-Nanak premiered at our festival in Chandigarh in February. Raah-e-Nanak is a documentary that follows a journey from Sangrur, Punjab to Kaza in the Spiti Valley, exploring everyday acts of kindness inspired by Sufi and Sikh traditions. The film showcases ordinary individuals whose selfless actions positively impact their communities, highlighting how compassion transcends cultural and geographical boundaries. Through diverse landscapes and stories, it celebrates the enduring influence of Guru Nanak's teachings on human kindness.
Films Set to Premiere in February 2026
Ride on Turbanators - Across the vast landscapes of Canada, a unique brotherhood roars to life on two wheels. From coast to coast, Sikh motorcycle clubs unite riders bound not just by their love of the open road, but by their unwavering commitment to serve others. These aren't your typical biker gangs—they're charitable warriors on Harleys, their turbans flowing in the wind as they partner with major organizations like Khalsa Aid, the Canadian Cancer Society, and Guru Nanak Food Bank. Every ride tells a story of community engagement; every mile raises funds for those in need. In a groundbreaking display of religious accommodation, provinces like Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario have embraced these riders' faith, exempting turban-wearing Sikhs from mandatory helmet laws.
Beat by Beat is set to premiere at our Sikhlens festival in Chandigarh in February 2026. Beat by Beat is an intimate journey through resilience, healing, and transformation, following individuals whose lives are forever changed by One Beat’s care. From a mother finally holding her long-awaited child, to the liberation from chronic pain, to the joy of first sight, education in rural India, and the rise of an orphan training to be a doctor—this documentary unveils the profound stories that redefine hope and purpose, moving from darkness to light, from struggle to strength, one beat at a time.
GHAR will also premiere at our Sikhlens festival in Chandigarh this February. GHAR is a unique integrated living community in India that houses orphaned girls, women with disabilities, and the elderly under one roof, creating a nurturing environment where three generations support each other while fostering education, dignity, and companionship. Founded by retired Colonel Mickie Uberoi, this self-sustaining community transforms lives by creating true family bonds across generations.
The Community Voices program continues progressing toward its $100,000 fundraising objective. Achieving this goal will provide the resources necessary to finalize works currently in development and support new projects that elevate underrepresented perspectives and broaden our narrative scope.
Your partnership and involvement remain essential as we work to share these meaningful stories with viewers worldwide. To date, the initiative has delivered 15 documentaries, each offering unique perspectives and valuable cultural understanding.
Thank you for your steadfast support!
