Just for fun

My fabulous girlfriends made me watch this today...on the way to the mountains.  Yes there we were in the midst of pristine nature, and we were pulling out our iPhones because they just couldn't wait to make me watch this.  JAI HO!

Namaste : Welcome to PunamArts

'Punam' is the name given to me by my vivacious parents from India, and the name means 'the night when the moon is at its fullest' (in Yiddish, the name means 'adorable', ahem). Born into an immigrant family meant that, along with the delicious home cooking and crazy family weddings, I also quickly and deftly learned how to find a good bargain. This skill has served me well as a filmmaker because I am always striving to create something meaningful on a limited budget. I hope my experiences will give you some ideas on how to access resources and free stuff, and to find funding to make your own dreams come true. Check out my blog posts and the "BIZ/BuZZ" section of the site for a growing list of ideas. My twitter feed also has loads of goodies.

'Arts', the second part of the equation, is more obvious. I want to share my artistic process (my fears), where I find my inspiration, and what it means for me to follow my inner voice. In posts called "THE 5Q INTERVIEW", there are simple interviews with artists and creative professionals, illuminating their journey and wisdom. There will also be posts about arts marketing and fundraising strategies - on a shoestring, of course.

So here's to saving money and finding money, all for the love of making art! P.S. Being a new mom, I will be walking a fine balancing act with my time, so please stay with me as I grow this site.