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Award-Winning Sci-Fi

Technology · AI · Film

Award-Winning Sci-Fi: How "Girls" Is Shaping the Genre

"Girls", directed by Aman Kaleem, has garnered fifteen Best Sci-Fi awards at prestigious international film festivals — and changed what we believe is possible when artificial intelligence enters the storytelling process. A look at how AI-powered narrative is creating new possibilities for filmmakers and social impact communicators alike.

Pioneering Storytelling with AI

AI · MIT Media Lab · Storytelling

Pioneering Storytelling with AI: A Look at "Girls"

In "Girls", filmmaker Aman Kaleem showcases a groundbreaking blend of technology and storytelling developed at MIT's Media Lab. A look inside the creative and technical process behind a film that is rewriting the rules of the form — and what it means for the future of impact communication.

Positive Deviance

Coming Soon · Strategy

What Is Positive Deviance — and Why It's the Most Powerful Framework in Behavior Change Communication

A deep dive into the storytelling methodology that has driven Kahaani Wale's approach across 500+ projects and 100M+ audience members.

Fundraising Film

Coming Soon · Nonprofits

How Nonprofits Can Use Film for Fundraising: 5 Lessons from 500 Projects

Hard-won lessons from producing advocacy films for the Gates Foundation, UNFPA, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and 80+ impact organizations across India.

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