An area where SASWE Group has made a contribution to engineering education, public outreach and engagement is Cinematography. The films below show the range and variety of multi-media products that have been developed by SASWE group over a decade. These range from student-made films at Student Film Contest, docu-fictions, documentaries and recruitment videos.
In 2013, SASWE group directed and produced ‘RISING TIDE’, which is a highly successful and Hollywood style movie. RISING TIDE represents a Fulbright and USAID-sponsored docu-fiction to popularize how satellite technology positively impacts the social fabric of inhabitants in delta nations. Using the vehicle of multi-media entertainment and a real-life scenario, an alternative approach to illuminating the societal relevance of water, sustainability and satellites for the environment was experimented with.
The next big film with more stunts, thrill and aerial shots (from UAVs) was launched in 2015, titled “BAY OF HOPE.” Bay of Hope was selected for the 8th Eco-Film Festival in Malaysia-2015.
In 2017 the documentary ‘COTTON FIELDS FROM THE IVORY TOWER’ was released with a lot of support from SASWE Group partners from the developing world and sponsoring agencies.
After a 6 year gap, SASWE group dabbled into animated films on the topic of human rights and justice. In 2024 ‘THE SILENT ROUTE‘ was released. This 8 min film had an incredibly successful run at global film circuits winning as many as 60 awards and selections in contests. Enjoy the videos below!
Check also UW Student Film Contest Launched by SASWE