"We learned more about ourselves by doing The 5Q Interview with you." Rez Abbasi & Kiran Ahluwalia
(The 5Q Interview with Amrita Singh) “Punam covers all the bases with her thoughtful questions, & takes the viewer from inside my Soho showroom to India and back to the surrounding streets of NYC.” Amrita Singh
(The 5Q Interview with Vikram Vij) "She puts as much love and passion into her films as I put in my cooking." Vikram Vij
"Punam's film YOUNG MASTERS shows us real masters in the making--young, passionate and talented trades people who will make a difference. This film will inspire many students, parents and teachers." Mike Holmes
"Your work and website have artistic flair. You bring a fresh voice and vision, one that hasn't been poisoned by what you think you 'should' do or by a set of predefined rules." Steve Olson, Academic Chair Film & Video, SAIT Polytechnic
NEW THIS MONTH
Ottawa Citizen - great write-up
AMPIA press conference reveals 2013 Award nominations - PunamArts on the list!
Best Cross-Platform & TransMedia Production- Ahluwalia+Abbasi: Unplugged on the Upper East Side
"Behind the Music & Film" Article
Interview on OMNI TV (March 16th interview. See timecode 17:10)
New York Fashion Week kicks off with this new PunamArts film on NYC designer Amrita Singh
PunamArts nominated in 3 categories! - Art & Photography - Arts & Culture - Business & Career
Announced last month, my short film "Ahluwalia+Abbasi: Unplugged on the Upper East Side" has been nominated for a 2013 AMPIA Award for Best Cross-Platform and Transmedia Production. Watch the trailer below:
OFFICIAL TRAILER Ahluwalia+Abbasi: Unplugged on the Upper East Side from PunamArts on Vimeo.
'Punam' is the name given to me by my vivacious parents from India, and the name means 'the night when the moon is at its fullest' (in Yiddish, the name means 'adorable', ahem). Born into an immigrant family meant that, along with the delicious home cooking and crazy family weddings, I also quickly and deftly learned how to find a good bargain. This skill has served me well as a filmmaker because I am always striving to create something meaningful on a limited budget. [cont'd below...]
I hope by sharing my experiences here, it will trigger new ideas for you on how to access resources, funding and free stuff to make your own dreams come true. Check out my blog posts for a growing list of ideas. My Twitter feed also has loads of goodies.
'Arts', the second part of the equation, is more obvious. I want to share my artistic process, where I find my inspiration, and what it means for me to follow my inner voice. In posts called "THE 5Q INTERVIEW", there are simple interviews with artists and creative professionals, illuminating their journey and wisdom. There will also be posts about arts marketing and fundraising strategies - on a shoestring, of course.
So here's to saving money and finding money, all for the love of making art! P.S. Being a new mom, I will be walking a fine balancing act with my time, so please stay with me as I grow this site.
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