Naina Bisht and Jigmet Deachen | India | 2026 | 13 mins. | Chambyali, Hindi | Filmmaker attending
Set in Chamba, the film follows community worker Rena and local farmers preserving indigenous seeds and traditional farming knowledge amid changing agriculture, water scarcity and uncertain rainfall. Their efforts reveal how seed conservation can protect biodiversity and support climate-resilient livelihoods.
Naina Bisht and Jigmet Deachen
Naina, a cinematographer and filmmaker from Garur, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, explores stories through observation and a deep connection with nature.
Deachen, a cinematographer and filmmaker from Tarchit village, Leh, Ladakh, is passionate about documenting Ladakh’s cultural heritage and disappearing traditions.
Cinematographer: Naina Bisht and Jigmet Deachen
Editor: Naina Bisht and Jigmet Deachen
