Sydney-based producer and director Ana Tiwary is having an exciting and dynamic year, spearheading co-productions between India, Australia, and beyond. Her company, indiVisual films - international, has been awarded Screen Australia’s Enterprise Business funding, propelling her slate of projects into the global market.
What is indiVisual films - international?
indiVisual films - international is dedicated to producing authentic multicultural stories for global audiences. The company focuses on Australia-India co-productions, drama and comedy series, documentaries, and feature films. As part of the Screen Australia Enterprise Business Grant, multiple-Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga and acclaimed filmmaker Kiran Rao have joined as business and creative consultants. The company’s core values include cultural safety, access, equity, authenticity, and meaningful impact.

How is Multicultural Australia Shaping the Film Industry?
With each passing year, Australia becomes more multicultural, enriching the cultural landscape and creating opportunities for authentic storytelling. According to Ana, Australia is one of the best places to create diverse stories, given the wide range of backgrounds represented in its population.
“Multicultural audiences are creating a demand for culturally rich stories, and the Australian screen industry must move at a faster pace to meet this growing need,” Ana explains.
The Transition from India to the US and Australia – How Do These Locations Shape Stories?
The environment in which a filmmaker works greatly influences their storytelling, themes, and style. Ana’s journey has taken her across various cinematic landscapes:
• Mumbai: Focused on Bollywood films, TV shows, and commercials.
• Delhi: Primarily worked in news.
• Washington, D.C.: Engaged in documentary filmmaking at National Geographic Channels International.
• Sydney: A hub of creative freedom, allowing her to work across formats, including over 25 documentaries, news, web series, TV dramas, and feature films.
The multicultural fabric of Australia has significantly impacted Ana’s storytelling, inspiring her to craft narratives that reflect the diversity of the country’s people.

Tell Us About Blueberry Revolution. What Was the Thought Process Behind It?
Blueberry Revolution is a documentary directed and produced by Ana, currently available on ABC iView. The film follows three young Sikh farmers in Woolgoolga who face challenges such as climate change and identity while navigating the blueberry boom. The documentary revisits them after ten years to see whether they have chosen to continue farming or pursued other dreams.
“Blueberry Revolution took over ten years from concept to broadcast. Watching the Sikh community in Woolgoolga transform over this time was fascinating. The film was one of the highest-rated documentaries on Compass last year, with overwhelming engagement on social media and positive feedback from the Sikh community and beyond,” says Ana.
While a half-hour documentary cannot encapsulate every aspect of a subject, Ana believes the film successfully conveys key themes affecting the farming community in Woolgoolga.

Ana’s Current Slate of Projects
Ana’s company has an exciting slate of over ten projects spanning feature films, TV shows, documentaries, dramas, and comedies. Each project showcases Australia’s cultural diversity and migrant experiences. Recently, three of her projects were selected for major international markets:
• Whistle in the Mist: The first Assamese-Australian feature film, with legendary director Jahnu Barua attached. Writer-producers Nandita Chakraborty and Gayatri Barua are leading the project, with Guneet Monga mentoring. Selected for the Tasveer Co-Production Market in Seattle.
• Raesita Grey: An Indonesian-Australian horror film selected for the JAFFA Film Market.
• Home Before Night: A Nepalese-Australian migrant drama with elements of sci-fi, selected for NFDC Film Bazaar Co-Production Market. Currently, a crowdfunding campaign is underway for development funds: Crowdfunding Link.
Balancing Roles: Ana the Film Producer vs. Ana the Mother
“Being a mum is a full-time role—lots of juggling, but so much fun,” Ana shares. Her six-year-old daughter, Samaya, is a constant source of joy.
For Ana, a project must be exceptionally powerful and meaningful to justify the time away from her daughter. Parenthood has expanded her worldview, deepened her sensitivity as a filmmaker, and made her more attuned to the emotions of her audiences—many of whom are parents and children.
“Unless you’re a parent, it’s difficult to fully grasp the nuances and complexities of raising a child,” Ana reflects.

What’s Next for Ana?
Ana is focused on moving well-developed projects into production and distribution over the coming months. She is also in discussions with co-producers in Mumbai, London, Los Angeles, and Jakarta for exciting new collaborations.
“I’m grateful for the wonderful opportunities emerging both in Australia and internationally. I will continue to mentor the next generation of diverse filmmakers. The future of multicultural Australian storytelling is bright,” Ana says.
Conclusion
To learn more about Ana’s upcoming projects, visit her website at www.indiVisualfilms.com. Congratulations to Ana, and we wish her continued success in bringing powerful multicultural stories to the global stage.
- G'day INDIA