Kiran Rao and Dia Mirza talk about "Humans in the Loop" and "Panha"

All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF), India's premier platform for showcasing stories related to the environment and society, will showcase two important films this year: "Humans in the Loop," executive produced by Kiran Rao, and "Panha," a Marathi short film produced by One India Stories and featuring Dia Mirza. (All Living Things Environmental Film Festival 2025)

"Panha" is a poignant story of an innocent child from a small village whose family's mango orchard is on the verge of being destroyed due to bullet train projects. The film sensitively portrays the conflict between development and tradition, highlighting the displacement, the pain of loss, and the will to survive of rural people.

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"Humans in the Loop," a feature film, executive produced by Kiran Rao. This film explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and traditional knowledge through the story of an indigenous woman. It raises the question of how much value human labor and ancestral wisdom remain in a world of rapidly advancing technology. (ALT EFF environmental film festival India)

Anaka, Programming Director and Co-Founder of ALT EFF, expressed her delight at the selection of both films, saying, "We want to bring cinema that makes us reflect on how we live in harmony with nature. Panha and Humans in the Loop are two different stories, one rooted in rural soil, the other in the digital world, but both convey an important message of balance and compassion."

Actress, producer, and leading environmental advocate Dia Mirza said, "Panha is very close to my heart. This film depicts the realities that many families in India face daily, the delicate battle between development and conservation. I am grateful that ALT EFF will bring this story to audiences who care about the future of future generations." (Humans in the Loop screening at ALT EFF)

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Filmmaker Kiran Rao said of Humans in the Loop, "This film speaks to our times today, where human understanding and tribal knowledge are being ignored in the race for machines. Technology should be for the good of humans, not the other way around. I am delighted that a festival with a vision like ALT EFF is bringing our film to audiences." (Dia Mirza Marathi short film Panha)

TheAll Living Things Environmental Film Festival has been promoting cinema that strengthens dialogue on the environment, biodiversity, and the future of the planet, and recognizes art as a vital tool for change. (Social impact films at All Living Things Film Festival)

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FAQ

Q1. What is the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF)?

ALT EFF is India’s premier platform for showcasing films and stories that focus on the environment, society, and sustainability.

Q2. Which films are being showcased at ALT EFF 2025?

This year, ALT EFF will feature Humans in the Loop, executive produced by Kiran Rao, and Panha, a Marathi short film produced by One India Stories and featuring Dia Mirza.

Q3. Who are the key personalities behind Humans in the Loop and Panha?

Humans in the Loop is executive produced by Kiran Rao, while Panha is produced by One India Stories and features Dia Mirza.

Q4. What is Humans in the Loop about?

Humans in the Loop is a socially impactful film that explores human interaction with technology and its effects on society and the environment.

Q5. What is Panha about?

Panha is a Marathi short film that highlights social issues and human experiences, aiming to inspire dialogue and awareness.

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