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Wench Film Festival was founded by Sapna Moti Bhavnani in July 2020 to promote the feminine gaze (LGBTQ inclusive) from India to the world with the slogan Shaping Perspectives by Shifting The Gaze.” Shaping Perspective by Shifting the Gaze “It is in the process of making my new film I realised a palpable lack of female representation in the entertainment outfit of India. That and also in my 14 years’ experience of working on 500 + adverts, I have only worked with 4 women directors. I found this statistic offensive. But what pushed me over the edge was when I saw 4 male directors (known for making women empowerment films) on a Manel speaking of women issues. When asked why women directors were not part of the conversation, the nonchalant answer I got was “Where are the women directors?” In July 2020 I formed a production company called Wench Films to promote and push women talent (LGBTQ inclusive) from India to the world. - Sapna Moti Bhavnani, Founder Our Work My Dog Is Sick (2021) My Dog is Sick pursues a couple traversing through isolation. The alpha male and the conscious female both seeking to destroy each other by pushing dormant buttons and grasping pleasure in serving and devouring each other. It’s a circle that liberates before it starts to suffocate. Featuring - Rajshri Deshpande and Anshuman Jha Hybrid Feature - 64 Mins World Premiere - New Horizons International Film Festival Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxxjnSolFQY Janaan (2020) Featuring - Sapna Moti Bhavnani, Noor Mohammad & Irfaan Bukhari Music Video - 4 mins World Premiere - Zee Music Company Watch Here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8wFcR1eP7M Landfills of Desire (2025) On the still waters of Dal Lake, a Rantas (Kashmiri Witch) glides alone through the night. Neither living nor dead, she searches for what cannot be returned - herself. Featuring - Sapna Moti Bhavnani, Toby Poser Short - 7 mins World Premiere - Fantastic Fest Official Trailer - https://youtu.be/9qZy26Qlth8 In Development In remote Kashmir, a mother gives birth to a son with a rare condition that makes him increasingly bear-like. Her manipulative mother-in-law, steeped in ancient ritual, insists his transformation is divine and arranges his marriage to a 12-year-old virgin claiming her blood holds the cure. Story by Sapna Moti Bhavnani Screenplay by Sapna Moti Bhavnani | Ishan Shukla In the heart of rural India, a 28-year-old woman with hypertrichosis also known as the 'werewolf syndrome' battles societal stigma and embraces her unique heritage as she pursues her dreams of becoming a singer and actor, blurring the lines between her real and reel life. Directed by Sapna Moti Bhavnani Shaping Perspectives by Shifting The GAZE!

Wench Experiences is the pioneer of all things horror in India, specialising in immersive, horror-themed experiences and events. Known for curating unique gatherings such as film festivals, pub crawls, and themed parties under the brand 'Wench Experiences,' it has earned the title "India's only horror station." Founded by Sapna Moti Bhavnani SAPNA BHAVNANI Wench Pronunciation: /wɛn(t)ʃ/ noun The pioneer of horror in India, specializing in immersive, horror-themed experiences and events. Known for curating unique gatherings such as film festivals, pub crawls, and themed parties under the brand 'Wench Experiences,' it has earned the title "India's only horror station." historical, archaic - A term originally used to refer to a young woman or girl. slang - A playful or mischievous woman, sometimes used affectionately. Origin: The term dates back to Middle English, where it referred to a young woman, evolving over time in meaning and usage. Wench Film Festival India's first Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film Festival ! Wench Films Shaping Perspectives by Shifting The Gaze disco blood bath Wedding of the Vampires zombiecon india India's first Zombie walk / pub crawl! terror talkies india's first horror publication Designed by ms dombay & maintained by crooked circle

The trailblazer of all things horror in India, specialising in immersive, horror-themed experiences and events. Known for curating unique gatherings such as film festivals, pub crawls, and themed parties under the brand 'Wench Experiences,' it has earned the title "India's only horror station." Our Properties include Wench Film Festival, Wench Films, Zombiecon India, Disco Blood Bath, Terror Talkies, VR Here, and Red Rum. Wench has been founded by Sapna Moti Bhavnani. The pioneer of all things horror in India, specialising in immersive, horror-themed experiences and events. Known for curating unique gatherings such as film festivals, pub crawls, and themed parties under the brand 'Wench Experiences,' it has earned the title "India's only horror station." In July 2020 Sapna Bhavnani launched Wench Films to empower the female gaze. Keeping the same Wench philosophy, she founded Wench Film Festival - India’s first Horror Film Festival in 2021. Since its first edition in 2021, WFF has screened 188 films and Spotlighted 495 Women. In Oct 2024, she launched India’s first Zombiecon and in Feb 2025 she launched Terror Talkies- India’s first horror publication. The rest like they say is herstory!