<p>Bengaluru: Emmy award-winning filmmaker Frank Barnas believes some stories, no matter how carefully narrated, will invite risks. </p>.<p>He said this at a public lecture organised by the School of Communication and Media Studies at St Joseph’s University on Wednesday. </p>.<p>Themed around 'Global narratives, local lenses: The reach of documentary film', the lecture explored how documentaries look at culture, tell personal stories and approach journalism with depth. </p>.<p>He spoke about the challenges documentary filmmakers face when investigating those in power. </p>.‘Vote Adhikar Rally’ in Bengaluru: Congress’ major show of strength on August 8 against ‘electoral fraud’.<p>"There is always going to be pushback on documentaries,” Barnas said. "While not all films provoke violence, even non-political stories can face resistance. There is always going to be someone who hates your work." </p>.<p>Barnas also spoke about 'Saving Mishka', his most challenging project so far, which is currently in post-production. Set along the Ukraine border, the documentary follows animals left behind during wartime evacuations. </p>.<p>Among those in attendance were Fr Dr Melwyn Pinto, Dean of the School of Communication and Media Studies; Dr Marudhu Pandiyan, Head of the Department; and student coordinators. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: Emmy award-winning filmmaker Frank Barnas believes some stories, no matter how carefully narrated, will invite risks. </p>.<p>He said this at a public lecture organised by the School of Communication and Media Studies at St Joseph’s University on Wednesday. </p>.<p>Themed around 'Global narratives, local lenses: The reach of documentary film', the lecture explored how documentaries look at culture, tell personal stories and approach journalism with depth. </p>.<p>He spoke about the challenges documentary filmmakers face when investigating those in power. </p>.‘Vote Adhikar Rally’ in Bengaluru: Congress’ major show of strength on August 8 against ‘electoral fraud’.<p>"There is always going to be pushback on documentaries,” Barnas said. "While not all films provoke violence, even non-political stories can face resistance. There is always going to be someone who hates your work." </p>.<p>Barnas also spoke about 'Saving Mishka', his most challenging project so far, which is currently in post-production. Set along the Ukraine border, the documentary follows animals left behind during wartime evacuations. </p>.<p>Among those in attendance were Fr Dr Melwyn Pinto, Dean of the School of Communication and Media Studies; Dr Marudhu Pandiyan, Head of the Department; and student coordinators. </p>
