About the film: Calcutta-born wildlife filmmaker Ashwika Kapur, sets out on a deeply personal quest to uncover the roots of an illegal wildlife hunting festival in the forests of her home in Bengal. Here, each year, thousands of protected animals are massacred in an illegal blood sport. As Ash sets out to find answers, she uncovers a heart-breaking truth: children as young as three are handed catapults as weapons in this assault against wildlife. In a defiant act of hope, Ash teams up with conservationist Suvra Chatterjee, to inspire change where it matters most - in the hearts of children within these hunting communities.

Conservation Impact: Since it’s conception, Catapults to Cameras has evolved into much more than a film. What began as a personal documentary, has now sparked an actual conservation project by the same name, affecting tangible ground level impact and empowering the next generation of nature champions in Bengal.