The indie film Redlight to Limelight, which follows a group of Indian sex workers and their children as they create a fictional film, has been acquired by Taskovski Films, reported Variety.

The film is directed by Bipuljit Basu and is set to have its world premiere at the Sheffield DocFest in the International First Feature Competition category.

'Redlight to Limelight' plot and setting

The film delves into the lives of sex workers and their children in a Kalighat brothel in Kolkata.

It showcases how these individuals create stories through their video production unit, Cam-On.

Despite the harsh realities of the sex trade, the women and children find joy in storytelling with hopes of improving their environment.

The film showcases the healing power of cinema

The Cam-On collective embarks on a journey to create a short fiction film titled Nupur.

This project weaves together memories and everyday life, providing a cathartic experience for the community during its public screening.

It has been produced by Nilotpal Majumdar, the founder of the documentary platform Docedge Kolkata.