American Hope: Our Collective Story
The American Story is a story of hope. It is time we empower each other to write a new chapter of the American Hope story. In Partnership with Crossing Party Lines and Braver Angels Long Island Alliance. Editing and Voiceover by Swati Srivastava.
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Cultivating Courageous Connections
If we want a stronger, more united society, we must first look at ourselves—our biases, our willingness to engage, and our capacity for empathy. And re-build some skills. In Partnership with Crossing Party Lines and Braver Angels Long Island Alliance. Editing and Voiceover by Swati Srivastava.
Crossing Party Lines - Secret Sauce
Crossing Party Lines is a national organization attempting to unite America one conversation at a time. Editing and Voiceover by Swati Srivastava.
Crossing Party Lines - Testimonials
A montage of people sharing their experience of Crossing Party Lines. Editing and Voiceover by Swati Srivastava.
CNN Award Show - Best Video of the Year
Every 30 minutes an Indian farmer commits suicide, making it ‘the LARGEST wave of recorded suicides in HUMAN HISTORY’. As part of my research on this subject, I traveled to India. My questions led me to a much-dreaded autopsy center that I covertly filmed. My video was aired on CNN-IBN on their award winning prime time show “Citizen Journalist”, watched by millions of Indians and won CNN-IBN’s BEST VIDEO of the year award.
CNN IBN Show
The video was aired on the Citizen Journalist Show on CNN-India, where it was watched by millions, and subsequently won CNN-IBN’s BEST VIDEO of the year award.
DAUGHTERS OF VENUS (password: Reflection)
‘Where woman are honored, there divinity blossoms’ — These are words from ancient Hindu text establishing good models for the society. Yet in this world, every possible kind of dishonor & degradation is committed against one-half of the population. ‘DAUGHTERS OF VENUS’ gives a snippet of these acts, as captured by some of the films & docs made around the world. Created for UN-Women LA.
Only In New York (NBC's Green Week)
A film shoot with NBC at our Net-Zero Energy home in New York. Here you can see numerous ways to reduce your impact on the environment including beautiful building-integrated solar tiles, this was the first building on the east coast of USA to have this type of solar tiles. Other features include regular PV solar panels, a solar thermal panel that looks like a skylight, solar laminates that are glued down, geothermal heating, quadrupled glazed windows, beefed up insulation, sustainable materials, a smart pool pump, electric car, right down to a solar powered clothes drier (a.k.a. washing line!).
They See Blue - An Introduction
They See Blue is a grossroots organization mobilizing South-Asians to vote for Democrats. Editing and Voiceover by Swati Srivastava.
Math
A woman gets ready for work with an awful secret.
Written & Directed by Swati Srivastava.
Devastating Decisions
Written & Directed by Swati Srivastava.
We Were So Wrong
Written & Directed by Swati Srivastava.
Country Over Party
They had the courage to put country over party. Will you?
Edited by Swati Srivastava.
Build Back Better
Biden said we will Build Back Better. So did we?
Edited & Voiceover by Swati Srivastava.
Pass The Bill
Did President Biden help secure our borders?
Edited by Swati Srivastava.
Proud To Be...
A Grandma, Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Sister, Brother and Aunty share their secret pride! Aired on TV. Edited by Swati Srivastava.
They See Blue Interviews Mr. Avanish Sahai
They See Blue Co-Founder Dr. Rajiv Bhateja interviews Mr. Avanish Sahai; Sr. Technology Executive, Investor & Entrepreneur. Aired on TV.
Directed & Edited by Swati Srivastava.
They See Blue Interviews Mr. Mike Patel
They See Blue Co-Founder Dr. Rajiv Bhateja interviews Mr. Mike Patel; Georgia Hotelier, Past Chair AAHOA & Entrepreneur. Aired on TV. Directed & Edited by Swati Srivastava.
They See Blue Interviews Prof Shuvra Das
They See Blue Co-Founder Dr. Rajiv Bhateja interviews Prof. Shuvra Das (Univ. of Detroit) & Co-Founder of SAMOSA. Aired on TV.
Directed & Edited by Swati Srivastava.
They See Blue Interviews Dr. Rita Yadava
They See Blue Co-Founder Dr. Rajiv Bhateja interviews Dr. Rita Yadava; Pediatric Neurologist. Aired on TV. Directed & Edited by Swati Srivastava.
Sept 15th 2021
Californians awake to find a QAnon Trumper as their new Governor. Aired on TV in California markets. Voiceover by Michael Riley and Swati Srivastava. Created by Swati Srivastava
Recall 101
Welcome to Recall 101. Here’s how it works! Aired on TV in California markets. Voiceover & Editing by Swati Srivastava.
Talking Points
Republican talking points are just that….TALK! Governing takes REAL WORK. Aired on TV in California markets. Voiceover by Swati Srivastava and Ravi Devarajan. Editing by Swati Srivastava.
Stand Up For Science
American doctors stand up for leaders who believe in Science. Aired on TV in California markets. Voiceover & Editing by Swati Srivastava.
Indian Matchmaking 2.0
Would YOU date this guy??!! Aired on TV in Virginia markets. Actors Chriselle Almeida, Mayank Saxena, Ranjita Chakravarty. Directed & Edited by Swati Srivastava.
Virginia is for Voters
Four AMAZING facts about Virginia. Aired on TV in Virginia markets. Voiceover and editing by Swati Srivastava.
Meet The Candidates
Rev. Warnock & Mr. Walker. Aired on TV in Georgia markets.
Voiceover and editing by Swati Srivastava.
Mythbusting
Welcome to our myth-busting series, where we bust complex myths in a fun and engaging way. Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Voiceover by Swati Srivastava and Ryan Andes. Editing by Swati Srivastava.
Friends & Family
It take a village to get the job done. Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Voiceover and editing by Swati Srivastava.
My Future
A son compels his parents to take a stand for his future. Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Lead Actor – Nirvan Patnaik. Directed & Edited by Swati Srivastava.
Grandma Knows Best!
Two grandmas plan the best way forward. Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Actors – Ranjita Chakravarty and Chitra Venkat. Directed and Edited by Swati Srivastava.
Fears & Dreams
We all have our fears and our dreams. Which of those manifest into reality is all up to us. Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Editing by Swati Srivastava.
Flip
In the presence of new and over-whelming evidence, a community decides to flip. Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Edited by Swati Srivastava.
So Many Reasons!
Multiple families come together for a shared cause Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Directed & Edited by Swati Srivastava.
Our Kids
Our family’s safety and future are at stake. The CHOICE is in our hands. Aired on TV in Georgia markets. Voiceover and Editing by Swati Srivastava.
Four or More
A community comes together to change their collective future. Voiceover and Editing by Swati Srivastava.
Amplify Your Voice
Our democracy needs us. Let us make history together! Voiceover and editing by Swati Srivastava.
This is THE END
This is what I saw in a dreadful autopsy center in India’s heartland. Blood stained concrete slab for an operation table. Hammer, saw, box cutter and blood stained rocks for tools. Blood stains everywhere. Jars of body parts littered throughout. Unbearable stench.
Give Me Your Best & Brightest
In the news, the word “immigration” is a short hand for “illegal immigration. While this debate rages, LEGAL immigrants, who have followed the straight path, abided by the rules, & paid their taxes are waiting patiently for Green Cards. It took me almost a decade to get my Green Card. In order to understand the reasons behind this broken system, I went to Washington DC where I met members of Congress & policy makers. I also heard the stories of my fellow immigrants stuck in the same system. Here is an excerpt of my interview with Fmr. Senator Jeff Flake (then Congressman (R) – Arizona’s 6th district).”