During the first week of October Laxmi opened The South Asian Film Festival in Florida. We are happy to report that The Orlando Weekly gave the film 4/5 stars, and you can find their review here.
The film then traveled to the esteemed Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival where it played as part of National Geographic’s Big Cat Day. The backdrop of the festival is the stunning Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Jackhole was great opportunity to connect with old friends from DC and beyond. The photos below were captured by the talented DOP Mark Emery whose informal tour of Yellowstone was my festival highlight.
From WY the film headed west for one of favorite US festivals The Bend Film Festival, set in a groovy little town in Central Oregon where the Laxmi enjoyed Friday and Saturday screenings. A highlight of the weekend was meeting fellow filmmakers: Sara Terry of Fambol Tuk, Alex Dawson of Wild Horses Wild Ride, and Jen and Grant of The Clean Bin Project on a panel where we discussed documentary films and social change.
At the end of the month Laxmi had her first screenings in Asia as main character Gerhard Weihahn was asked to speak in Singapore at the CondeNast Savers Conference World Savers Conference: 2011
Our last and final screening was hosted by American Express in Singapore. Following a cocktail reception and live Rajasthani music we screened the film at the LIDO cinema on Orchard Road.
Thanks to all those who came and supported at our screenings this month!