Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti backed documentary Turtle Walker to have world premiere at Doc NYC

 Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti backed documentary Turtle Walker will have its world premiere at Doc NYC, 2024 on November 17, the makers said on Wednesday. Directed by Taira Malaney, the film the story of an Indian pioneer in the field of sea turtle conservation, Satish Bhaskar, who dedicated his life to the protection of these endangered animals.

This film, which started off as a small independent crew from Goa, has over the last 7 years emerged into an international co-production, with award winning partners and collaborators from across the world. Submarine Deluxe has taken sales rights of the film

Speaking about the film, Taira said, “Satish Bhaskar shared a deep wonder for the marine world. As human beings we all have this innate curiosity to explore. It is what leads us to inquire, to learn, to experience a sense of awe, and eventually feel empathy for the living world around us. By presenting Satish’s story on a global stage, we aim to inspire meaningful dialogue about our shared oceans, mobilizing audiences to participate in its exploration and conservation.”

Zoya spoke of the collaboration in a statement, “At Tiger Baby we are interested in stories that move us. Turtle Walker, directed by Taira Malaney is about the incredible Satish Bhaskar, who walked nearly every inch of India’s coastline to discover the nesting beaches of sea turtles so that they could be protected. His indomitable spirit saved the enigmatic creatures from extinction and reminds us how precious our planet is.”

Reema added in the press release, “This project aligns with our dream to bring inspiring, untold stories from India to a global stage. We are thrilled to announce that the film will premiere at DOC NYC in collaboration with HHMI Tangled Bank, Ceres, and Emaho.”

The film is produced by Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Angad Dev Singh, Vikram Malaney and Taira Malaney. Krish Makhija serves the associate director and head of cinematography. It is co-written and edited by Sam Rogers, and executive produced by Isabelle Couture, James Reed, Jared Lipworth, Sean B. Carroll, and Nikita Mamik.