"BEYOND ALL THE COLOURS" - FILMMAKER'S PITCH

Logline: A filmmaker of Bangladeshi/South Asian descent embarks on a film journey focused on his queer artist daughter. The movie celebrates art, acceptance, and the unique bond between a father and daughter.

Short Synopsis: A daughter comes out to her family about her sexual identity, prompting her filmmaker father, who comes from a traditionally conservative background in Bangladesh, to use his camera to explore and embrace understanding and acceptance. "Beyond all the Colours" follows the heartfelt journey of a father and daughter as they confront the obstacles of sexual identity and gender issues. Bound together by their love for art and life, they support each other and embrace the emotional road ahead.

Plot Outline: A set of South Asian parents who immigrated to Canada from Bangladesh, send their daughter to a French medium school and to an English medium university hoping that one day she will have a life of comfort, integrating easily into the society during her adulthood.

The daughter, Munea Wadud, a 25-year-old Bangladeshi-Canadian with a degree in communication, works at an organization supporting underprivileged children. She struggles to share her identity as a queer femme person with her immigrant parents. Munea, a self-taught visual artist, explores her identity through her artwork. When her filmmaker father offers to document her art exhibits and artistic journey, she agrees.

Directors Statement: This documentary explores the relationship between a filmmaker father and his artist daughter as they navigate sexual identity and gender politics. It offers a positive perspective on marginalized cultures and showcases accepting families coming together despite differences. The film highlights the possibility of acceptance and love, providing uplifting narratives for individuals like Munea and her father Saiful.

"Beyond All The Colours" Independent Documentary Film

• Duration: Feature length
• Budget: 60,000 USD
• Release: 2025