Films & Documentaries
Compelling visual narratives documenting grassroot realities — from tribal traditions to wildlife conservation — across rural India.
Explore FilmsA Community Cinema Initiative
CICADA Foundation is a community cinema initiative rooted in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh — making films about, for, and with grassroot India.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy takes flight from the cicada—an insect that journeys far, never alone, its chorus echoing as a statement of presence. In that song we find ourselves: carrying forward the stories of our communities, walking beside them with honesty and care, and raising a collective voice that seeks knowledge, nurtures dialogue, and inspires change.
What We Do
Three pillars, one mission: giving rural and tribal India a storytelling infrastructure built on their own terms.
Compelling visual narratives documenting grassroot realities — from tribal traditions to wildlife conservation — across rural India.
Explore FilmsStories brought back to the communities they represent — screenings in village hostels, schools, and public squares that spark dialogue.
See Our ImpactFilmmaking workshops for tribal youth and production consultancy for NGOs and institutions seeking authentic community documentation.
Our Services
Flagship Film
जब भूख और शिक्षा में से किसी एक को चुनना हो, तो लोग पहले भूख को ही चुनेंगे...
2025 · Documentary · CICADA Foundation × SHEDO
Kohinoor follows the journey of a young boy from the Fakir community, the first to complete Class 12, who rises from generational poverty and seasonal begging to dream of higher education. His struggle, supported by mentors and community, becomes a beacon of hope and change through the power of learning.
Impact
“We screen films because they are collective experiences that spark dialogue, nurture empathy, and create spaces for communities to see themselves reflected.”
— CICADA Foundation · Screening Philosophy
Collaborators
Synergy Sansthan
Wild Harvest
Green HubFrom the Field
Dispatches from the communities we work with — personal, unvarnished, and always rooted in the ground.
Our Reach
Voices from Screenings
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Community Member
Seoni, MP
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Community Member
Mandla, MP
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Community Member
Central India
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We invite you to share your story; we are always open to new collaborations.
CollaborateCommunity cinema · Seoni · Madhya Pradesh
