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The team got together in late 2019 to create a space to nurture independent wildlife and environment filmmaking and support voices from India and Asia to tell their stories. Green Stories was imagined as a platform for filmmakers to develop their stories that address pressing ecological challenges and connect with a global network for collaboration. Now in its second edition, it continues to bring together storytellers who see film as a form of conservation.

Our team is growing. Come join us!

Earth Matters Foundation

Earth Matters Foundation (EMF) is a Non-Profit Organisation, based in Delhi and working towards conservation of natural resources, environment and wildlife conservation, education and awareness generation. EMF believes that through awareness, education and by providing solutions, especially among the youth, people can be inspired and motivated to take action and make change possible. Our programs and projects are aimed at building capacities and empowering people starting from the grass root level, to students, youth, rural communities, urban citizens and policy makers.

Docedge

DocedgeKolkata, Asian Forum for Documentary, is an annual incubation and co-production platform for Indian and Asian filmmakers dedicated to developing creative storytelling skills and fostering international collaborations. The weeklong programme features a series of intensive incubation labs, film screenings, talks, and masterclasses, culminating in exchanges with industry experts, collaborators, producers, festivals, distributors, and market leaders. As one of the most vibrant documentary platforms in Asia, DocedgeKolkata continues to nurture independent filmmakers and create meaningful co-production opportunities across the global documentary landscape.

Documentary Resource Initiative

Based in Kolkata, the Documentary Resource Initiative (DRI) is a not-for-profit organization that nurtures the national independent documentary ecosystem. DRI has been working towards building a robust community of filmmakers, industry leaders and local audience where homegrown stories are nurtured, artistic collaborations are born and professional skills are evolved through incubation, training and industry activities to kindle conversation on the art and practice of documentary.

Dusty Foot Foundation

Dusty Foot Foundation (DFF) is a non-profit that works to leverage the power of youth in conservation action and social change through the use of digital technology and education; scaling up through inter-disciplinary and intersectoral collaborations and effective networks of government, civil society and community partnerships. The aim is to help youth connect with their roots – preserve their natural resources, traditional knowledge and sustainable practices, and integrate digital communication to build skills, generate aspirational livelihoods, strengthen enterprise and local economy for an ecologically secure and sustainable future.

Green Hub is the flagship project of Dusty Foot Foundation.

Green Hub

Green Hub Project: Since 2015 Green Hub project has been enabling youth from indigenous communities across the northeast region to engage with conservation action and social change through the use of the visual Medium. Core to the project is the Green Hub Fellowship for youth, especially from indigenous, tribal communities, remote areas and disadvantaged backgrounds, using video as a trans-formative tool. Through the process of making the films the fellows over a period of one year not only develop their technical skills, but more importantly absorb the deeper ideas of conservation, sustainable livelihood and community well-being. Green Hub is spread across northeast India, central India and western Himalayas, covering 20 states.

In the last 10 years Green Hub project has expanded with some of the key strands focussing on ecological restoration, nature education and inter-disciplinary work for conservation through Living Labs. Green Hub also has introduced the Responsible Tourism Fellowship and Conservation grants for Grassroot practitioners in partnership with Royal Enfield Social Mission.

Riverbank Studios

Founded in 1973, Riverbank Studios is a legacy production house with over five decades dedicated to creating value-based and conservation-driven films. From idea to final cut, the studio brings stories to life that are rooted in purpose — spanning wildlife and environment documentaries, television content, development films, and public awareness campaigns. Its work reflects a deep commitment to socially and environmentally responsible storytelling and has been honoured with multiple National and international awards.