Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Phateka Malahleha | Producer, Writer

I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, surrounded by my predominantly Sotho family and friends who spoke at least 2 of the 11 official languages in SA. This background has inspired me to always have an expansive understanding of how we connect with each other as people and how powerful storytelling can be in bridging that gap. Read more>>

Janak Panchal | Cinematographer & Colorist

I was born and raised in Mumbai, India. I began my journey into the creative arts after getting introduced to a DSLR camera when I was 14. I started experimenting with images, learning how color impacted what I shot. This interest slowly grew into watching more films and learning more about films. Read more>>