Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Kiran Rao on 'Humans in the Loop' and Independent Cinema
Kiran Rao, an executive producer, talks about the film "Humans In The Loop," which is about an Adivasi woman and AI.
The film explores AI's biases.
Rao also discusses the troubles faced by independent filmmakers in India.
She believes the sector is unorganized and distribution is difficult.
She suggests that decentralized distribution could help get films to more people and shares fond memories of Kolkata, mentioning the city's food, festivals, and childhood experiences.
Kiran Rao is an Executive Producer for the independent film "Humans In The Loop."
The film "Humans In The Loop" explores AI's biases through an Adivasi woman's perspective.
The film premiered at MAMI and was nominated for a Gender Sensitivity award.
Rao highlights the lack of organized distribution channels for independent films.
Rao suggests decentralized distribution as a solution to help independent cinema reach wider audiences.
- Who
- Kiran Rao and Aranya Sahay
- What
- Discussion on the independent film "Humans In The Loop" and the state of independent cinema in India.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- At a film-based summit
- Why
- To discuss independent cinema challenges and Rao's involvement with the film.
- Focus
- Independent Cinema in India
- Film Title
- Humans In The Loop
- Film Director
- Aranya Sahay
- Rao's Role
- Executive Producer
- Film Premiere
- MAMI