Lom Harsh Sweeps Top Honors at Festival of Globe San Francisco for 'Yeh Hai India'
Indo-Australian Director Clinches Best Director and Best Film in Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO / SILICON VALLEY — In a triumphant evening for independent cinema, Indian-Australian filmmaker Lom Harsh walked away with two of the most coveted honors at the Festival of Globe (FOG) 2017: Best Director and Best Feature Film for 'Yeh Hai India'.
Held in the heart of Silicon Valley, the festival brought together acclaimed filmmakers, Hollywood luminaries, and international delegations across 30 nations. 'Yeh Hai India' captivated the screening audience with its energetic pacing, emotional clarity, and uncompromising patriotism.
'Receiving this honor on international soil proves that genuine stories rooted in cultural pride possess universal resonance,' stated Lom Harsh during his acceptance address. 'We made this film not to lecture, but to hold up an honest mirror to our country's remarkable resilience.'
The jury commended Lom Harsh's deft handling of an ensemble cast and his stylistic direction that merged indie sensibility with mainstream Bollywood theatrical vigor.