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How does a National Award Winning filmmaker capture culture, history, and human emotions with authenticity?
In this episode of Via Vino: The Vino Supraja Podcast, we sit down with Sruti Harihara Subramanian, a model, television personality, theatre actor, sustainable entrepreneur, and national award-winning documentary filmmaker. Sruti shares her incredible journey from Nigeria to filmmaking, revealing how her passion for documenting culture and traditions led her to storytelling. She dives into the importance of empathy and spontaneity in filmmaking, her experiences working with legends like A.R. Rahman and Mani Ratnam, and the collaborative spirit required on set. Sruti also discusses her philosophy of embracing opportunities, highlighting how authentic storytelling can preserve heritage and inspire change. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a fan of Indian cinema, or passionate about sustainability and culture, this episode offers deep insights into creative storytelling and purpose-driven filmmaking. Subscribe now for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders!

Topics
Journey from Nigeria to becoming a documentary filmmaker
The transition from modelling to various creative roles
Importance of documenting culture and traditions
Embracing opportunities and spontaneity in career development
Balancing factual information with engaging storytelling in documentaries
Challenges of working with non-actors and creating authentic connections
Creating a respectful and collaborative environment on set
Maternal instincts and nurturing approach in filmmaking
Adaptability and problem-solving in documentary production
Commitment to sustainable living and empathy in storytelling

Key Takeaways
'I might be timid, I might be soft on the outside, but I think I am a tough cookie. The fact that I've survived in cinema and seen enough ups and downs in life has really toughened me up.'

'As a director, it's very little about creativity after a point; it's more about people management, time management, budgets, and things like that. I think women are great at it.'

Connect with Sruti:

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  / happywandererfilms_in  

  / srutihari  

About the Host:
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Pioneering eco-conscious practices with her eponymous brand. As its founder and creative director, she's an award-winning designer, speaker, author, and architect. Vino collaborates closely with grassroots artisans from rural India, ensuring their welfare while crafting exquisite pieces. Her work champions ethical fashion, paving the way for a more sustainable industry.
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