AMMA’S PRIDE

Amma’s Pride chronicles Valli’s unwavering support for her trans daughter, Srija, as she navigates the trials and tribulations of falling in love, getting married, and fighting for state recognition of her marriage in a traditional small town in South India. When societal pressures push Srija’s marriage to the edge, Valli clings to the hope of a miracle.

Shiva Krish

Shiva Krish began his career as an assistant director on the Tamil feature film Oru Naal Iravil. Volunteering during the Chennai floods of 2015 connected him with several local nonprofits, which in turn sparked his interest in documentaries. After that, he made short documentaries on demonetization in India and schizophrenia in collaboration with nonprofits. He was the first assistant director in the acclaimed Amazon Prime documentary series Harmony with A.R. Rahman. Amma’s Pride is his first independent documentary film.