Award-winning film producer launches campaign to fund movie about men’s mental health

The short film aims to throw the spotlight on important issues affecting men in today’s society

By Emma Boff

MOVIE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN: Sai Karan Talwar is aiming to raise £10,000 for all costs by May 31

An award-winning filmmaker has launched a kickstarter campaign to produce a short film about men’s mental health. Filmmaker Sai Karan Talwar’s debut short, Ghanimah, received critical acclaim - winning several awards at top film festivals worldwide - and now, his next profound masterpiece, What Men Do For Love, needs your help.

The film is set to be showcased at major film festivals internationally throughout 2024 and 2025. What Men Do For Love aims to highlight the danger of a broken male ego, whilst delving into the fragility of a man’s state of mind in today’s pressured society.

The short film is about love, loss, male mental health and ego - told through two men who are very different but in some ways the same. It follows the story of two different men from different walks of life - one the victim of infidelity and the other the culprit who has inflicted it upon him.

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The film is due to be shot over the summer of 2023, with £10,000 required for all costs by May 31. Sai Karan Talwar’s debut short film, Ghanimah, won best film at the New Delhi Film Festival and was a Finalist for the Remi Award at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. Its USA premiere will be taking place at the LA Asian Film Festival (LA Film Festivals) very soon and will also be showcased at the DWF in Hollywood. Its UK Premiere was at the 25th UK Asian Film Festival at the BFI.

This next project features a multi-award winning team including Producer Adi Alfa from Liverpool, Director Of Photography Eric Myers and Art Director Louis Lasa-Tarbuck. With the help of the public who donate to the kickstarter, the team can produce a masterpiece of substance and heart about love, the current state of masculinity and men’s mental health that will have a penetrating impact.

Sai Karan Talwar said: “The reception for our first production as a team was immense - even greater than anticipated. Ghanimah, a hard-hitting story about a young British Muslim who signed up to the British Army, went down a storm at film festivals and was very impactful - making the audience think and question things.”

EMOTIVE PIECE: Sai Karan Talwar's debut short, Ghanimah, was a hard-hitting story which won multiple awards across the globe

He said: “That’s what we aim to do as filmmakers - create something that has a social impact and makes the audience think and feel. Our next production will be equally as powerful and impactful - we’re looking to the general public for help to get this work of art out and make a difference - any donation will be most appreciated.”

Award-winning filmmaker Sai Karan Talwar is looking to raise £10,000 in order to produce his next masterpiece, What Men Do For Love. The short film highlights the issue of love and men’s mental health and masculinity in today’s society in a powerful and impactful way. If you would like to donate to the kickstarter before May 31, please visit the website here.

Submitted by Justin Hopper

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