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mission is to inform Western countries about the rich cultures
and traditions of India through innovative filmmaking that
is entertaining as well as educational.
The production company’s first documentary, Deypika’s
Wedding, recently made its debut to rave reviews.
A documentary featuring the wedding of a North Indian and
South Indian couple in Southern California, the film explores
how immigrants adapt to their new countries even as they
strive to hold ancient traditions intact. With detailed
explanations of the ceremonies taking place and commentary
from the couples themselves, Deypika’s Wedding is
both rich with information and a deeply personal narrative.
continues to work on several additional projects and would
appreciate feedback from others who share a similar vision.
Founded by Vinod Kumar, the production company aims to
raise awareness about Indian culture among Western audiences-
a cause that Vinod is deeply passionate about. After a very
successful corporate career, Vinod – an MBA and mechanical
engineer by training – now heads up a management-consulting
firm. Vinod is able to spend more time pursing his interest
in filmmaking despite his busy schedule because of his determination
to see his vision succeed. A native of India, he has been
living in the United States for about twenty years and has
an intimate understanding of both cultures. Along with his
unique perspective, his gift for filmmaking and communications
enable him to get his message across in a compelling and
concise manner.
Thank you for your interest and please feel free to send
any inquiries to vinod@vinodfilms.com.
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