A Special Issued by Pinaka Mediaworks | June 2022
June marks as one of the most celebrated month for Pinaka Mediaworks. Here are a few highlights of the month.
- Admitted, the feature documentary, received the award for “Best National Documentary” above 60 minutes category at the 17 th MIFF – Mumbai International Film Festival by Films Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
- Silver Lining, the 40-minute documentary showcasing inspiring journey of humanitarian Rashpal Singh Dhindsa and United Sikh Mission towards establishing a mission to improve eye-healthcare in Punjab, India released on Sikhlens YouTube channel.
- Scars: That Remain After 100 Years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre received the award for Best Inspirational Film at DESIblitz Film Fusion 2022 at Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 5 Award-Winning Short Films – Zubaan, The Last Date, Badalti Soch, The Dichotomy of Hope and The Tide of Time released on Rolling Frames Entertainment YouTube Channel under RFE Select – Award Winning Series category.
June marks as one of the most celebrated month for Pinaka Mediaworks. Here are a few highlights of the month.
- Admitted, the feature documentary, received the award for “Best National Documentary” above 60 minutes category at the 17 th MIFF – Mumbai International Film Festival by Films Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
- Silver Lining, the 40-minute documentary showcasing inspiring journey of humanitarian Rashpal Singh Dhindsa and United Sikh Mission towards establishing a mission to improve eye-healthcare in Punjab, India released on Sikhlens YouTube channel.
- Scars: That Remain After 100 Years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre received the award for Best Inspirational Film at DESIblitz Film Fusion 2022 at Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 5 Award-Winning Short Films – Zubaan, The Last Date, Badalti Soch, The Dichotomy of Hope and The Tide of Time released on Rolling Frames Entertainment YouTube Channel under RFE Select – Award Winning Series category.
Important Production Facts of the Films:
| Title of The Film | Genre | Runtime Duration | Production Companies | – Where to Watch – Release Channels – | Special Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admitted | Feature Documentary > 60 mins | 117 minutes | Pinaka Mediaworks | Rolling Frames Entertainment RFE TV on YouTube & Gemplex OTT | Flagship – Solo Release |
| Silver Lining | Documentary < 60 mins | 40 mins | Sikhlens Productions & Pinaka Mediaworks | Sikhlens on YouTube | Sikhlens Community Voices |
| Zubaan | Short Narrative Fiction | 24 minutes | Pinaka Mediaworks | Rolling Frames Entertainment RFE TV on YouTube & Gemplex OTT | RFE Select |
| The Last Date | Short Narrative Fiction | 19 minutes | Pinaka Mediaworks | Rolling Frames Entertainment RFE TV on YouTube & Gemplex OTT | RFE Select |
| Badalti Soch | Short Narrative Fiction | 6 minutes | Pinaka Mediaworks | Rolling Frames Entertainment RFE TV on YouTube & Gemplex OTT | RFE Select |
| The Dichotomy of Hope | Short Narrative Fiction | 7 minutes | Pinaka Mediaworks | Rolling Frames Entertainment RFE TV on YouTube & Gemplex OTT | RFE Select |
| The Tide of Time | Short Narrative Fiction | 4 minutes | Pinaka Mediaworks | Rolling Frames Entertainment RFE TV on YouTube & Gemplex OTT | RFE Select |
| Scars – That Remain After 100 Year of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre | Documentary < 60 mins | 32 minutes | Sikhlens Productions & Pinaka Mediaworks | Sikhlens on YouTube | Sikhlens Community Voices |
Here is what the key people behind the films, stakeholders, partners of Pinaka Mediaworks, have to say about the monumental success achieved.:
“Each film has its own space amongst the audience. I would like to thank every subject matter, writer, actor, technician, producer, exhibitor, release partner, festival programmers and directors and the audience for believing in the films, and standing with us throughout the journey across the globe. I am working on my next films, and I hope they are received with much affection as the current ones have. The acclaims and multi-releases this month has just ensured another spike into the momentum of making quality films, and showcasing them on quality platforms.”
What a common man’s perception of the term ‘Films’ is mere entertainment. At Pinaka Mediaworks we believe that ‘Films’ go beyond just entertainment. Our objective is to make Films which are Thought Provoking. The love, recognition, and the overwhelming responses that our Films have received, all have been great contributing factors to encourage us to keep making more ‘Thought Provoking Films’. We sincerely thank you all for making us a part of you.
“Admitted” by Ojaswwee, is one of best film at MIFF-2022. Subject is complex, but presentation is excellent and very touching. Film brings you a step closer to a section of the society, not talked much about.
We have produced Sliver Lining under our Sikhlens Community Voices Program and Scars under our Destination S Program. Zubaan and The Tide of Time have played our our festival in California and now we our looking forward to host Admitted in California. I am proud of the fact that all the films have done well as they have been made extremely well maintaining the sensibilities of good storytelling that must be seen by the community in general.
Admitted has completed two years. It has been honored with many National and International awards. Members of the LGBTQIA + Community and mainstream people are still watching this Documentary. People are appreciating the way I expressed my progressive thoughts. Through the documentary, people are learning about who a Transgender is and their has been a positive drift in the mindset of people as they are accepting Transgenders in society as well as home. Ojaswwee Bhaiya has all the sensitivities and honesty which shows in his work. Since the film has been made free to watch, it must be seen by more, is my wish!”
We were very excited in the prospects of reaching out to more people with this film. Our aim is to create awareness in what we are trying to achieve and expand our operations to reach more people in the future. I feel that Ojaswwee really helped to keep the message we wanted to show in the film intact. He was a pleasure to work with and the film we have made together with him really encapsulates the message. The work of United Sikh Mission has been showcased with utmost sincerity in the filmand the number of people watching the filmis surely growing each day,which keeps the messaging alive thorough the year,
OFFICIAL NEW LOOK POSTERS OF THE FILMS
“The Last Date is one of the most memorable film I have worked in, which is really really close to my heart as its based on a pertinent issue coming from my roots in Punjab . It has been a blessing working with Ojaswwee Sharma my director with whom I share a very deep bond, has done utmost justice in from making the film to presenting it in the film festivals and now finally bringing it on a platform where the audience can watch
“Experience of working in Zubaan and The Tide Of Time was something I had never expected experienced before. It was being someone who you actually are not. Enacting my roles in both films came with many challenges, but the motivation by Ojaswwee made me sail through it easily, and the result is in front of the world. Ojaswwee’s direction is top notch. The film Zubaan has been an absolute favourite at the festivals, which even fetched me the award for the Best Actor at HIFF 2017.” I am happy that it will now be seen by everyone on Rolling Frames Entertainment’s YouTube Channel.
“Mr. Ojaswwee Sharma’s name had been synonyms with quality content and great professionalism. Gemplex and Pinaka Mediaworks’s content partnership has been a fruitful journey till date as their curated films like Zubaan, The Last Date, etc. had been garnering good reviews on our platform. Ojaswwee has always been a passionate, dedicated & a determined film maker, which brought him the prestigious “Best National Documentary Film” award for his critically acclaimed Documentary Film “ADMITTED” in the national competition section at the recently concluded 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2022. Wishing Ojaswwee and Pinaka Mediaworks many more moments of celebration & great times ahead. “
“I would like to Congratulate Ojaswwee and his team Pinaka Mediaworks as they all are doing a great job. I have been seeing their work since a long time and it’s so happy to see them growing day by day. Admitted , Zubaan & The Last date- all these films have been screened at the Rajasthan International Film Festival and were highly appreciated by the audience as well as the critics & jury members.”
The overall experience of living with the film Zubaan has been extraordinary. Where Kanwal had to enact with expressions, the onus on my performance dialogues was very overwhelming. Ojaswwee Sir believed in me and kept motivating me constantly to play natural. Zubaan is a brave script and presented with equal strength without any dilution. I am so glad to be a part of the film. It deserved the recognition it received, and now I am happy it is available to watch online.
Following a versatile director gave me a perspective at life and turned me into not just a good editor but a better human. Each story has been a challenge and the awards, milestones. I feel fortunate to be in a team that aims for greatness and wild celebrations. It now is on the audience to decipher our work and make way for more that comes from our Studios in the following year. I can assure you coming year is going to be thrilling ride.
“I was constantly in touch with Ojaswwee from day one of the making process of the documentary film “Admitted”. Thought we live in different cities but our constant discussion over the phone related the subject of the film, the LGBTQ issue, the journey of the protagonist of the film, everything was on the focus of the conversations. Finally the film being made, and started it’s journey to various film festivals including our own Chandigarh Music and Film Festival, Admitted was well appreciated. Zubaan & The Last Date screened in the first edition of the film festival in Chandigarh. But the greatest thing happened in front of me. When the award was declared for the film Admitted and director Ojaswwee Sharma, at the Closing Ceremony of the Mumbai International Film Festival, it gave me immense pleasure and delight. My best wishes for Ojaswwee for not only Admitted but also his future projects.”
“Time to cheer for Pinaka Mediaworks and its founder Mr. Ojaswee Sharma,who had been a thorough professional which reflects in his works. His rooted treatment of the subjects gives his films more authenticity andvisibility. Wishing him continued success and glory.”
The Dichotomy of Hope is not a film or mere script for me, but the essence of life based on hope one lives each day when one gets on to the stage and gets off the stage. This film is one of the most memorable films of my life as it relates to my roots, my practice, and my struggling days in theatre. It is a film straight from the heart. I am really thankful to my Director Ojaswwee Sharma Ji for coming up with this film. Every actor of theatre will relate to the film.
I have been a part of four beautiful films – The Last Date, Badalti Soch, The Tide Of Time and Admitted-which deliver big time on execution and the morals that the stories give in the end. I would like to congratulate the whole team which stands together under the leadership of Ojaswwee Sharma who dares to make such films and give real actors and artistes a chance to work in good films
“I’m absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to work on the DESIblitz Film Fusion Festival . We had some lively debates on who the winners should be for each award and I know we made the right decisions in the end. The best inspirational film winner went to SCARS which was directed by Ojaswwee Sharma and they really did an excellent job on this film and the film touched our audiences in the UK.”
SCARS – That Remain After 100 Years of Jallianwala BaghMassacreisan inspiring extended short, which gives hope that onedayjusticewillbe served. Hats off to director Ojaswwee Sharma andhis entireteamfor bringing this vital historical incident to the limelight throughthedescendants of the martyrs. This brave filmis a deservedwinner, particularly for its educational aspects.”
