At the “Environment Filmmaking: Inspiring Change Through Stories” session of the Earth Again Conference:
Mr. Sanjay Barnela, documentary filmmaker, emphasized the camera’s power in connecting environmental issues, highlighting the role of storytelling in spreading awareness and noting filmmaking’s unique ability to convey metaphorical messages beyond traditional media.
Mr. Akash Das Nayak, MLA of Korei, actor, and social worker, stressed the urgency of environmental action, likening it to the need for air, and called for collective efforts while promising support for Odia film industry policies that promote such initiatives.
Ms. Lipika Singh Darai, filmmaker, urged the audience to view Earth as an extended body deeply connected to us, and highlighted the untapped potential of Odisha’s film industry in environmental advocacy, calling for state initiatives to support this.
