MOD FOUNDATION

17th April 2025 | FRAMES OF TRANSIT

Mod Foundation at The BLR Design Centre hosted a screening of 11 short films from Nagari 2025 as part of their event Frames of Transit. The films looked into the diverse challenges of mobility in urban India. The screening was followed by a virtual panel discussion with filmmakers Bina Paul, Bhargav Prasad, Pavithra Sriram, Jayshankar Ramu, Aryaki, and Amartya Ray. The conversation brought perspectives from walking, cycling, and disability, bringing the often overlooked dimensions of navigating India’s urban landscapes and the filmmakers’ perspectives on capturing the lived experiences of urban mobility.

As part of the Nagari initiative, these films use storytelling to spark public interest, encourage critical dialogue, and inspire collective action. We invite institutions, universities, and organisations to host screenings and discussions around the films and the issues.


FILMS SCREENED


Sundari

By Sudarshan Sawant & Dhanesh Gopal

Shab-Parak | The Night-Fliers

By Sabika Syed & Nikhil Mehrotra

Level Up!

By Bhargav Prasad, Archanaa Seker & Pavithra Sriram

Town on Water

By Nitesh Sharma , Muskan Bhatt, Avijit Newar, Avinav Saha

Cowboys of the West (UP)

By Harsh Chetwani, Vedant Patil, Arkja Kuthiala

Cycle of Life

By Swanand Kottewar, Rahul Jambhulkar, Aniket Kolarkar & Sanket Ray

Homes on the Line

By Amit Rathee, Nimit Phogat & Mandeep Singh


PANELISTS

Amartya Ray

Film maker | Artist

Bhargav Prasad

Film maker | Theatre maker

Pavithra Sriram

Architect | Urban Planner

Jayshankar Ramu

Film maker

Aryaki

Cinematographer

MODERATOR

Bina Paul

Film maker | Artistic Director

PANEL DISCUSSION

The conversation brought together perspectives on walking, cycling, and accessibility that are often overlooked in India’s urban mobility.