25 Years of Real Impact
When a student in London watches a Sikhlens documentary and says it changed how she thinks about Sikh faith and culture, that is impact. When a family in rural Punjab receives free eye surgery through a program we documented, that is impact. The numbers tell one story. The people behind them tell another.
What Impact Looks Like
Stories That Show Our Reach
Transforming Sikh Storytelling Through Film
Built on the realization that our stories weren't being told. Sikhlens created a pipeline of storytellers, producing hundreds of films across multiple countries -- screened on PBS, BBC, and festivals worldwide.
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Training the Next Generation of Sikh Storytellers
Description: Through Project S and Digital Voices, Sikhlens has trained over 10,000 students globally in filmmaking and storytelling -- building a pipeline of future media professionals who will ensure Sikh stories are part of mainstream media.
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Empowering Communities Through Digital Voice
Sikhlens produces documentary films for Sikh organizations doing extraordinary work, helping them attract volunteers, donations, and visibility. Beyond filmmaking, we mentor them in social media, fundraising, and digital outreach.
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Global Distribution & Film Festivals
Sikhlens brings Sikh cinema to 18+ cities worldwide through film festivals and "Sikhlens-In-A-Box." Partnering with universities and community organizations, these screenings create platforms for dialogue, learning, and engagement at scale.
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Preserving Heritage Through Publishing & Creative Arts
From art calendars to children's books to coffee table editions, Sikhlens preserves Sikh history and identity in tangible formats. Projects like "Proud To Be A Kaur/Singh" reach audiences beyond film -- creating permanent records for future generations.
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Building Global Infrastructure for Sikh Storytelling
Sikhlens operates across the US, Canada, India, UK, and Pakistan with professional equipment, production capabilities, and a worldwide network of filmmakers. This community-owned infrastructure ensures Sikh storytelling is scalable and sustainable.
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Festival Reach
Where Our Work Screens
From Los Angeles to London to Chandigarh, Sikhlens films screen at festivals, universities, cultural centers, and community spaces worldwide.
Annual Film Festivals
- Los Angeles
- Denver
- Toronto
- London
- Delhi
- Chandigarh
- Chicago
- Vancouver
Sikhlens-In-A-Box
- Seattle
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Princeton
- Tampa
- Chicago
Looking Ahead
What We Are Building Toward
We are expanding our film festival presence to new cities, growing our scholarship program, and developing digital education initiatives to reach younger audiences worldwide. Our goal is to make Sikh stories accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Help Us Grow
We are expanding into new cities, funding more scholarships, and developing digital education programs. Your support makes it possible.