Productions
At 7th Gen Creatives we tell our stories on our own terms. Rooted in the experiences, needs, and perspectives of marginalized communities, we create productions that celebrate our strength and resilience while naming the struggles against oppression and exclusion. Our projects emerge from the urgent questions within our communities, yet always look toward building lasting change. In this way, we claim space, honor our roots, and use imagination as an act of resistance and of shaping the future.
Naya Daur – 150 years of Hindustani Emancipation
Naya Daur is a musical documentary that highlights 150 years of Hindustani history in Suriname and the Netherlands. Through music, dance, and lived experiences, the film shows how Hindustanis have fought for emancipation, identity, and social justice. The result is a collective tribute by and for the community, where voices from different generations come together.
👩🏽🎨 Project leaders: Pravini Baboeram & Rakesh Mahes
🎶 Community contributions:
● Artists: Angel ArunA, Fariz Barsatie, Berry Damrie, Madhu Lalbahadoersing, Neelam Matadin, Sathyam Matadin, Nisha Madaran, The Spirits of Baithak Gana, Tina Londa Ke Naach, Viresh Oedietram
● Speakers: Roy Badal, Radjinder Bhagwanbali, Sitla Bonoo, Jaswina Elahi, Tjan Gobardhan, Maya Manohar, Rajinder Matadin, Sudhier Nannan, Tanya Sitaram
🎥 Supported by: Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie & DutchCulture
Tifawin – Festival of Unity
Tifawin (Tamazight for “light”) is a festival of encounter, dialogue, and solidarity. In a time of division, the festival creates a safe space where queer Muslims, non-queer Muslims, and allies come together to share stories, traditions, and spirituality. With music, poetry, performances, panel discussions, and workshops, Tifawin connects hope, strength, and community.
👩🏽🎨 Project leaders: Noa Akrouch & Nazrina Rodjan
🎶 Community contributions: Sadiq-A, Hasan Gök, Heva Osman, Ruby Joemai, Spicy Dokha, Djette Nanixa, Akil Lamdahhi, Ilyas Nadjafi, Jamal Anwal, Nora Akachar, Stories of Kathak, Sarah Ben Messaoud, Anima Jhagroe-Ruissen
🎭 Supported by: Cultuurfonds, Fonds 1818 & VSB Fonds
Andolan: In Motion – Hindustani Voices Between Tradition and Future
In this three-part podcast series, hosts Pravini Baboeram and Maurice Dharampal engage in conversations with various Hindustani voices in the Netherlands. Together, they explore the tensions, shifts, and connections between tradition and the future—in the Netherlands, Suriname, and India. The goal of the podcast is to address uncomfortable and politically sensitive themes within the Hindustani community in a constructive way, from a progressive perspective.
👩🏽🎨 Project leaders: Pravini Baboeram & Maurice Dharampal
🎙️ Community contributions: Jaswina Elahi, Bikram Lalbahadoersing, Sandew Hira, Tanja Jadnanansing, Feroz Amirkhan, Triwish Hanoeman
🎧 Independent production
LABBAYK: Here I Am
In this photo exhibition and podcast series, creator Ebru Aydin takes you through fifteen personal stories of Muslims in the Netherlands who have undertaken the umrah (minor pilgrimage) or hajj. Through portraits and audio stories, their expectations, experiences, and the lasting impact of this spiritual journey are brought to life. For some, it is the fulfillment of a dream; for others, a moment of reflection or a search for deeper meaning. Together, the stories show how the pilgrimage is not only a religious tradition but also a source of inner strength, reflection, and connection—with faith, with oneself, and with the community. During the opening, the stories are further brought to life with recitations, conversations, and encounters.
👩🏽🎨 Project leaders: Ebru Aydin
📷 Community contributions: to be announced
📷 Supported by: Gemeente Utrecht