Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are returning with the second edition of Undercurrent Lab, an initiative to train women in cinema lighting.
The initial workshop was a hands-on training program that selected ten talented women through a rigorous interview process to master the art of lighting for cinema. Over the course of a week-long crash course, these women received direct mentorship from experienced gaffers and cinematographers, gaining invaluable on-field experience by working as trainees on active film sets. Notably, two of the participants earned coveted positions on the nearly all-women crew for Richa Chadha and Ali’s debut production, Girls Will Be Girls.
Speaking about the new edition, Richa Chadha shared, “The success of the first edition of Undercurrent Lab has been nothing short of inspiring.”
“We witnessed incredible talent and passion as these women not only learnt the technical intricacies of lighting but also embraced the creative spirit of cinema. Their achievements—especially with some joining the nearly all-women crew of Girls Will Be Girls—affirm our commitment to nurturing female talent in every facet of filmmaking,” she added.
