Vivid+Co, banglanatak dot com, IIT-IIT, and Left Of Frame Pictures proudly announce that the documentary "Baul: Soul of Bengal" has been selected for the Indian World Film Festival and is being released through Amazon Prime.
“Baul: Soul of Bengal” follows traveler Kristina Houwer on a transformative journey to West Bengal, India, where she immerses herself in the world of the Bauls—wandering minstrels who share ancient spiritual teachings through music. This heartfelt documentary explores the Bauls’ profound wisdom, showcasing their timeless songs and deep-rooted traditions that bridge cultural divides.
Directed and edited by John Errington, written by Neel Shah and John Errington, and produced by Neel Shah, Caitlin Kelly, Rocky Choi, and David Broad, the film features breathtaking cinematography by David N. Stiles and original music by Dan Crowley. The film also highlights conversations and performances with and by Amitava Bhattacharya, Manas Acharya, Babu Fakir, Khaibar Fakir, Arman Fakir, Rina Das, and Sadhan Das Bairag.
“Baul: Soul Of Bengal” has previously been included in several prestigious film festivals, including the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, the 14th Kolkata Shorts International Bengali Film Festival, the Suchitra Sen International Film Festival, the Goa Short Film Festival, and the Montreal Independent Film Festival. The film recently won Best Series Pilot at the Orinos Film Awards NY.
Indian World Film Festival
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Screening date: March 8, 2025
- Festival date: March 8, 2025
- Tickets and more information: https://miniboxoffice.com/indian-world-film-festival/
Amazon Prime Rental Information
“Baul: Soul Of Bengal” can be rented at the following link: Baul: Soul Of Bengal
For a poster and press images, download via the link here.
About Vivid+Co
Vivid+Co is a strategy and technology company whose singular mission is to launch brands and build brand value. To learn more, visit https://vividand.co.
About banglanatak dot com
Founded by Amitava Bhattacharya, banglanatak dot com is a Kolkata-based social enterprise working across India with a mission to foster inclusive and sustainable development using culture-based approaches to serve the protection of rights of women, children and indigenous people. The 25-year-old non-profit organization has earned multiple accreditation from various United Nations agencies including UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council), and UNWTO (World Tourism Organization). For more information, visit https://banglanatak.com.
About IIT-IIT
Led by entrepreneurs Kartik Kilachand and Joe Fernandes, IIT-IIT which aims to scale social impact across India with an initial focus on education, skilling, and healthcare. IIT-IIT (IITians for Influencing India's Transformation) is a philanthropic effort of IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) alumni who tap into the IITian community's brand, credibility, experience, and ability to give back to scale social impact across India with a focus on education, trade and skill development, and healthcare. For more information, visit https://iit-iit.org.
About Left Of Frame Pictures
Founded in 2010 by David Broad, Left Of Frame Pictures is a production company that develops and produces film, television and branded content. For more information, visit https://www.leftofframe.com.