At the heart of Southern Sitara lies this powerful belief - a philosophy shaped by one of our founders, Anupam Sharma.
We believe that stories resonate most when told in a global cinematic language, yet remain anchored in cultural truth. This approach has consistently demonstrated its strength, delivering creative and commercial impact across continents.
With South Asia and its diaspora representing one of the largest and most loyal film audiences in the world, Southern Sitara is blessed to be positioned to create films that are culturally specific yet universally moving, with great investment potential. We believe the next great Australian stories will be those that transcend borders - emotionally, geographically, and financially.
Supporting bold, cross-cultural storytelling that fuses the emotional depth of South Asia with the cinematic excellence of Australia.
Collaborating with award-winning Heads of Department to ensure our indie films are celebrated as cinema, not confined to ‘ethnic’ categories.
Backing projects that are fresh, meaningful, and truly international in spirit.
Building productions with a Western framework while embracing South Asian authenticity.
Partnering with renowned producers and executive producers in both India and Australia to ensure seamless execution.
Film is a high-risk investment. At Southern Sitara, we mitigate that risk through a unique business model that offers smart financing options for our investors.
By leveraging government grants, producer offset, subsidies, and reinvestment strategies, we can reduce investor exposure by up to 50% in select financing models.
Equity investors are placed in first position for recovery with a premium - a rare, investor-first model.