To Corbett with Love

English/24mins/2000
Producer: Indian Wildlife Club.com/ Dr. Susan Sharma, Ph.D (IITD)

Subject Focus: Corbett National Park and Subedar Ali - Silent Protectors of the “tiger”.

Summary: The film is a sensitive portrayal of the Corbett National Park, which brings out the uniqueness of each species and the myriad hues of the jungle. What makes this different from any other wildlife film is the real life story of Subedar Ali, the mahout who survived a tiger attack and opted to continue in the park as a mahout taking tourists on elephant back to observe wildlife. The film looks at the conversion of Jim Corbett, the Nainital- born Britisher who founded the National Park, from hunter to protector of wildlife.

Producer’s/Director’s Profile: Dr. Susan Sharma, Ph.D (IITD) is adapting the latest information technology tools to spread awareness about nature and wildlife. She runs a website called IndianWildlifeClub.com, which has an expanding user base of nature lovers as members. Her digital videos are self-financed. Her film Sarang – The Peacock was screened at the International Film Festival held in Mumbai in Feb 2000 and was telecasted in Mumbai Doordarshan in October 99. Corbett with Love was screened at the Delhi International film festival, was also selected at IDPA awards function.