Ravi Chand(I)
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Ravi Chand is a producer, director and writer with an acting background. Born in Fiji, of Indian heritage Ravi's stories and work reflect his Fijian-Indian and Indian identity, Culture and Communities.
He is the recipient of the coveted 12-month VicScreen Screen Development Internship. The producer initiative saw Ravi work full time for VicScreen, ABC TV (Children's, Adult Scripted, Catalyst & Artworks) and Melbourne production company Sweetshop & Green.
Ravi's Master of Film & TV graduating film called "Coconut" was selected for the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) and Ravi selected for the MIFF Accelerator Lab.
His ABC ME & iview project "Namaste Yoga", as part of the ABC and Screen Australia Kaleidoscope Project initiative aired with reviews including:
"One of the most authentic portrayals of Hindu life in a western country" - Desi Australia. "It's difficult not to tear up through this little masterpiece" - Bharat Times. "An incredible and beautiful film" - Hindu Council of Australia.
His documentary in development called "Five Year Grandma", features Ravi's breathtaking reconnection to his Culture, when he found out his maternal Grandma, who he thought had passed away decades ago was still alive and waiting for him in Fiji.
His production company Warrior Tribe Films is dedicated to the legacy of his Grandma, which he channels through his screen work to inspire emancipation from assimilation and colonisation.
The Warrior Tribe Films logo is the same tattoo Ravi and his Grandma share.
He is the recipient of the coveted 12-month VicScreen Screen Development Internship. The producer initiative saw Ravi work full time for VicScreen, ABC TV (Children's, Adult Scripted, Catalyst & Artworks) and Melbourne production company Sweetshop & Green.
Ravi's Master of Film & TV graduating film called "Coconut" was selected for the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) and Ravi selected for the MIFF Accelerator Lab.
His ABC ME & iview project "Namaste Yoga", as part of the ABC and Screen Australia Kaleidoscope Project initiative aired with reviews including:
"One of the most authentic portrayals of Hindu life in a western country" - Desi Australia. "It's difficult not to tear up through this little masterpiece" - Bharat Times. "An incredible and beautiful film" - Hindu Council of Australia.
His documentary in development called "Five Year Grandma", features Ravi's breathtaking reconnection to his Culture, when he found out his maternal Grandma, who he thought had passed away decades ago was still alive and waiting for him in Fiji.
His production company Warrior Tribe Films is dedicated to the legacy of his Grandma, which he channels through his screen work to inspire emancipation from assimilation and colonisation.
The Warrior Tribe Films logo is the same tattoo Ravi and his Grandma share.
