{"id":6574,"date":"2023-03-12T21:51:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T21:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramolawpc.com\/?p=6574"},"modified":"2023-04-02T21:53:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T21:53:33","slug":"deadline-saw-joyland-3-12-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ramolawpc.com\/new\/deadline-saw-joyland-3-12-23\/","title":{"rendered":"JOYLAND mentioned as South Asian Women In Entertainment Unite To Celebrate Major Awards Nominees, Plan Forward Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

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South Asian Women In Entertainment Unite To Celebrate Major Awards Nominees, Plan Forward Action: <\/h1>\n

A celebration of the achievements of South Asian women was held Saturday in downtown Los Angeles, galvanizing a community to move forward in entertainment and create \u201cspace for mainstream wins.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sponsored by the Product of Culture and South Asian Women in Entertainment, the luncheon aimed to raise awareness and provide networking opportunities. The South Asian community has particular struggles, including defying religious and societal norms and traditions, transphobia, and sometimes government interference in their native countries.<\/p>\n

South Asian women comprise only 0.3% of screen time for television and film, according to event organizers. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to build these spaces and celebrate the wins of the largest global diaspora,\u201d said Archana Misra Jain, CEO, Product of Culture.. \u201cWhat we\u2019re cultivating today is influencing pop culture, empowering a critical mass, and creating the space for mainstream wins. Product of Culture\u2019s cornerstone is to merge content, commerce and culture, while representing over a quarter of the world population.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bhavani G. Rao, the founder of South Asian Women in Entertainment (SAWIE) and a writer\/producer, echoed that sentiment. \u201cThe importance of these events is that they provide an opportunity to bring all sections of our South Asian community together. When we know each other, we can work together and establish a bigger network to make an impact and continue the path forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m working on a film right now that finally moves past stereotypes, and embraces South Asians as they really are around us,\u201d added Lena Khan, a 2023 Oscar nominee for Strangers at the Gate. \u201cWe aren\u2019t looking to pander for a mass audience, but we are honing our talent, supporting each other, and creating our own opportunities, roles, and portrayals with our allies in the industry. We\u2019re having fun together, honestly, and not fighting over the same scraps. We\u2019re baking the cookies!\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the honorees at the luncheon:<\/p>\n

The Elephant Whisperers\u2013 Oscar Best Documentary Short (2023) Nominee, Kartiki Gonsalves, Aliza Khan, Guneet Mong<\/p>\n

Stranger at the Gate \u2013 Oscar Best Documentary Short (2023) Nominee, Lena Khan<\/p>\n

Joyland \u2013 Oscar Best International Feature Film Category (2023) Shortlist, Alina Khan, Cannes Film Festival Queer Palm (2022) Winner<\/p>\n

Apoorva Charan \u2013 Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard Jury Prize (2022) Winner, Film Independent Spirit Awards Best International Film (2023) Nominee<\/p>\n

Definition Please \u2013 NAACP Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special (2023) Nominee, Sujata Day<\/p>\n

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South Asian Women In Entertainment Unite To Celebrate Major Awards Nominees, Plan Forward Action: A celebration of the achievements of South Asian women was held Saturday in downtown Los Angeles, galvanizing a community to move forward in entertainment and create \u201cspace for mainstream wins.\u201d Sponsored by the Product of Culture and South Asian Women in
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