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Civic Studios Civic Studios is a global media company creating research-backed stories for social change. From films to web series, we blend entertainment with advocacy.

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Civic Studios is a global media company focused on creating impactful, authentic stories that drive social change. With a mission to entertain, educate, and inspire, we produce films, web series, docuseries, and short-form content. Our narratives, such as Vakeel Babu, Yeh Saali Naukri, Family Aaj Kal, and Santosh, reflect our world and its potential for transformation. Based in Mumbai and London, Civic Studios is a women-led production house with 70% of our team identifying as female. We believe in the power of storytelling to create a better future and ensure our content is grounded in research to be responsible and relevant. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and community-driven initiatives to amplify voices and fuel advocacy campaigns. We are building a global community of creators, storytellers, and media makers dedicated to socially-conscious entertainment. Join us in making stories that matter.

We all remember the Studio Ghibli AI trend from last yeat. For a few weeks, our feeds were filled with dreamy skies, sof...
04/08/2026

We all remember the Studio Ghibli AI trend from last yeat. For a few weeks, our feeds were filled with dreamy skies, soft colours and whimsical worlds inspired by Miyazaki's films.

But behind those beautiful visuals lies something many people overlook. For nearly four decades, Studio Ghibli's films have quietly questioned war, environmental destruction, unchecked industrialisation, capitalism and the abuse of power.

That's why these stories continue to feel relevant whenever the world is grappling with conflict, inequality or social change. People don't just turn to art to escape reality; they turn to it to understand it, question it and imagine something better.

Forty years after Castle in the Sky, Ghibli's greatest legacy isn't just its animation -- it's the conversations its stories continue to inspire:blue_heart:



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Can an artist ever truly be "apolitical"?It's a question that's resurfaced time and again, but history has been asking i...
03/08/2026

Can an artist ever truly be "apolitical"?

It's a question that's resurfaced time and again, but history has been asking it for much longer. From Safdar Hashmi's street theatre to Hum Dekhenge and the films that shape how we see society, this isn't just a conversation about art— it's also about the people who create it and the influence they carry.

Swipe through for a look at why this debate refuses to fade. Tell us what you think, in the comments!



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“Beta hum toh yahaan tabse hain jab yeh Kota, ‘factory’ nahi, sheher hua karta tha.”— Kota Factory (2021-2024)According ...
01/08/2026

“Beta hum toh yahaan tabse hain jab yeh Kota, ‘factory’ nahi, sheher hua karta tha.”
— Kota Factory (2021-2024)

According to national records, nearly 40 students die by su*c*de every day, and almost 60% of these deaths are tied to academic pressure.

Everyday we also hear people telling students to work harder, cope better and that they will find a way to get better grades.

These films and TV shows captured the anxiety of facing a marksheet, family expectations, fear of failure and the crushing idea that exams are what decide your future.

May we remind ourselves that students’ mental health and their futures are at stake. We cannot ask them to survive a broken system and the burden of fixing the system must not fall on them.



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“Beta hum toh yahaan tabse hain jab yeh Kota, 'factory' nahi, sheher hua karta tha.”— Kota Factory (2021-2024)According ...
01/08/2026

“Beta hum toh yahaan tabse hain jab yeh Kota, 'factory' nahi, sheher hua karta tha.”
— Kota Factory (2021-2024)

According to national records, nearly 40 students die by su*c*de every day, and almost 60% of these deaths are tied to academic pressure.

Everyday we also hear people telling students to work harder, cope better and that they will find a way to get better grades.

These films and TV shows captured the anxiety of facing a marksheet, family expectations, fear of failure and the crushing idea that exams are what decide your future.

May we remind ourselves that students’ mental health and their futures are at stake. We cannot ask them to survive a broken system and the burden of fixing the system must not fall on them.



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31/07/2026

takes us behind the scenes of It’s Only 47°C, sharing his favourite scene to film, what it meant to him, and what it was like stepping into Laxman Chaubey’s shoes🧡

His favourite scene at the dhaba is a powerful reminder that extreme heat affects everyone differently, exposing the inequalities that sit at the heart of the film.

Now it’s your turn to watch the film. Link in bio.
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In a city pushed to breaking point by extreme heat, traffic constable, Laxman Chaubey’s exhausting shift reveals a brutal truth: climate change is not endured equally.

and present ‘It’s Only 47°C’ | Watch On YouTube Channel.

Produced by:
Producers: , , ,

Starring: Sharib Hashmi , Sarika singh , Adithi Kalkunte , Ambrish Saxena , Vikram Singh , Satvika Sharma

Director & Writer: | DOP: | Editor: | Background Score: | Special Poem:

COO - .s26 | Director of Creative Development - .samant | Director of Business & Partnerships - | Head of Marketing -

Creative Producer: | Research By - , & | Business & Partnership By - | Marketing By - &



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30/07/2026

We put our favourite creators on the spot... We spoke about climate change from heatwaves to monsoons, from matkas to heat protective clothing and everything in between.
Watch their answers, then watch the film and tell us what you took away 🧡

Now it’s your turn to watch the film. Link in bio.
——
In a city pushed to breaking point by extreme heat, traffic constable, Laxman Chaubey’s exhausting shift reveals a brutal truth: climate change is not endured equally.

and present ‘It’s Only 47°C’ | Watch On YouTube Channel.

Produced by:
Producers: , , ,

Starring: Sharib Hashmi , Sarika singh , Adithi Kalkunte , Ambrish Saxena , Vikram Singh , Satvika Sharma

Director & Writer: | DOP: | Editor: | Background Score: | Special Poem:

COO - .s26 | Director of Creative Development - .samant | Director of Business & Partnerships - | Head of Marketing -

Creative Producer: | Research By - , & | Business & Partnership By - | Marketing By - &



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Every movement that survives repression, mild or severe, invariably commands respect, which is another name for success....
30/07/2026

Every movement that survives repression, mild or severe, invariably commands respect, which is another name for success. — M.K. Gandhi.

History often remembers movements and revolutionaries for their victories. But what about the moments in between – the setbacks, the burnout, the quiet periods when it felt like nothing was happening and when activists were rebuilding the movement.

The Movement Cycle reminds us that social change isn’t a straight line. Public anger, mass mobilisation, periods of disillusionment, a movement goes through distinct phases of evolution, only then can it bring about change. Understanding these stages can help us look beyond headlines and recognise that moments of contraction are not signs of failure but opportunities to reorganise and return stronger.

28/07/2026

Every screening of It’s Only 47°C is another opportunity to start a conversation about extreme heat and climate change🌏

A big thank you to for joining us after the screening of It’s Only 47°C and for being such a great sport during our rapid-fire😄

Now it’s your turn to watch the film🧡 Link in bio.
——
In a city pushed to breaking point by extreme heat, traffic constable, Laxman Chaubey’s exhausting shift reveals a brutal truth: climate change is not endured equally.

and present ‘It’s Only 47°C’ | Watch On YouTube Channel.

Produced by:
Producers: , , ,

Starring: Sharib Hashmi , Sarika singh , Adithi Kalkunte , Ambrish Saxena , Vikram Singh , Satvika Sharma

Director & Writer: | DOP: | Editor: | Background Score: | Special Poem:

COO - .s26 | Director of Creative Development - .samant | Director of Business & Partnerships - | Head of Marketing -

Creative Producer: | Research By - , & | Business & Partnership By - | Marketing By - &



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Institutionalism Post Insurrectionism.The nation-building that comes after revolution. In the early 2000s, we watched th...
27/07/2026

Institutionalism Post Insurrectionism.
The nation-building that comes after revolution.

In the early 2000s, we watched the Arab Spring protests with the hope that new democracies were being birthed. In the 2010s we witnessed the India Against Corruption movement and many participated wanting to be the change.

The 21st century has seen countless people’s protests around the world. For all of these, we also watched repeatedly, the fragility of the institution-building that follows post the vigour of insurrectionism - a key inflection point on whether a movement can instill lasting change.

Institutionalism is unsexy, it’s boring, it’s bureaucratic, and reform requires a starkly different skill set from revolution.

India’s GenZ have led the current protest with a clear focus: reform India’s exam system. The CJP has drawn up a detailed charter currently being discussed with the government.

What are your thoughts on the charter? What would you remove, add or suggest? Leave your comments below.

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 for all film paglus (we mean, YOU🫵)Read the post for context, rules, and most importantly — the PRIZE.(...
27/07/2026

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 for all film paglus (we mean, YOU🫵)

Read the post for context, rules, and most importantly — the PRIZE.
(It’s a 500 rupees voucher from BookMyShow💸 and FIVE of you can win it!)

So, head to the comment section and start typing out those answers💨

(OR, send this to your filmy friends/fam who could ace this quiz)



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