Title of the film Dear Sahithya
Directed by Leo Paapam
Language English, Tamizh, Hindi (English subtitles)
Country India
Year 2023
Duration 22 mins
Special Note International Premiere
PRINCIPAL CREW
EDITING Sakshi
CINEMATOGRAPHY Leo Paapam
SOUND DESIGN & MIXING A Bhaskar Rao, Shridhar Sudhir
MUSIC Prathmesh Kanade
PRINCIPLE CAST Sahithya, Abarna Sethuraman
About the Film
"Dear Sahithya" is a filmic letter directed by Leo Paapam, addressing their friend Sahithya's experience with a double incision mastectomy. Leo captures this pivotal moment in Sahithya's life, documenting their journey towards acceptance as a trans nonbinary individual in a suburban middle-class world. The film unfolds as a collage of intimate and honest scenes, offering a glimpse into Sahithya's process of embracing their identity and celebrating their existence.
About the Director
Leo primarily works as a photographer while assisting filmmakers and content creators in learning filmmaking. Leo's career choices are guided by a focus on representing intersectional identities. They are currently researching and assisting filmmaker Shridhar Sudhir at Buddhijeev Studios and are also involved in teaching filmmaking. Currently in Goa, Leo is completing a documentary and exploring new content creation opportunities.
