Genre
Synopsis
Fierce, Bold, Fast, Brave! WOMEN IN THE FRONT SEAT paints a vibrant and diverse picture of women who not only drive their motorcycles but drive their lives. This feature documentary captures the growing movement of women hitting the throttle and riding into the wind, breaking social norms and shattering stereotypes about women and women riders. On a transformative solo cross country quest riding her Indian Scout motorcycle, filmmaker Indy Saini challenges her own fears, facing harsh weather conditions, exhaustion and an existential crisis, to discover who these women are, why they decide to ride, and how they make the leap into the front seat. Indy’s story of growing up a mixed race kid struggling with self esteem and a sense of belonging, weaves through the stories of the women she meets, touching on the common themes of fear, freedom, camaraderie, personal permission, and power. Alongside the playful entertaining quirky moto customizations, a deep sisterhood emerges, ultimately revealing the heart behind what pushes someone to take on a daunting challenge and move to the front seat of their life. Inspiring the idea that fear is not an obstacle but something to embrace, a companion riding in the sidecar of our life pursuits, no matter what they are.
Director Identity
Bio
Indy Saini is a SouthAsian American filmmaker passionate about adventure and travel, driven to increase the complex stories of women in mass media. Her directorial debut "The Lesson,” garnered international awards including Best US Narrative at the Women’s International Film Festival in Miami, and her documentary “Women in the Front Seat” delving into the female motorcycle culture won Best Feature Doc at numerous film festivals and is available on Amazon Prime. Throughout her 20 year career Indy embraced both the technical and creative paths. As a DIT her skills landed her work with master storytellers including Ang Lee and David Lynch on Hollywood movies such as “The Little Mermaid,” “Gemini Man,” and “A Wrinkle In Time.” With her visual eye and expertise as cinematographer, Indy contributed to the award winning comedic web series “Judgment Call,” and “Ice Bear,” a National Geographic Wild film for which she received an Emmy Nomination.
Screening History
World Premiere - Nevada Women's Film Festival 2022
Indigo Moon Film Festival - 2022
Mystic Film Festival - 2022
California Women's Film Festival - 2022
Topaz Film Festival - 2022
Awards History
Nevada Women's Film Festival 2022 - Best Documentary Feature
Indigo Moon Film Festival 2022 - Best Documentary Feature, Audience Award Feature Documentary
Mystic Film Festival 2022 - Audience Award Feature Documentary, Best Documentary Cinematography
Open Gate Film Festival 2022 - Best Documentary Feature
California Women's Film Festival 2022 - Best Documentary Feature
Press
""One of the most profound motorcycle documentaries ever made." - Michael Talbot-Haynes from FILM THREAT"
https://filmthreat.com/reviews/women-in-the-front-seat/
""Women in the Front Seat is an unapologetic, fierce, hell yeah of a doc. Take the ride.” - Liz Whittemore, Reel News Daily"
https://reelnewsdaily.com/2023/04/10/review-get-revved-up-for-indy-sainis-women-in-the-front-seat/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQAxKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKQkdFbnd0U09UcXd6bzd5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgrb8L4tinSHDHpi4q5LcH0yv8-QuHBp5xm4ZHNivbiZ5vRgohYaUYBZjgFJ_aem_H3wjl3JhDURHgJUsGRR8RA
""Women in the Front Seat offers 74 minutes of reprieve, a beacon of the magic that happens when you're lucky enough to find something that excites you, something that isn't geared towards financial gain, something that belongs to you, and you alone. And if you're really lucky: something that shows you who you are and what, precisely, you are capable of.” Jericho Tadeo at Movieweb"
https://movieweb.com/women-in-the-front-seat-review/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQAxGNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePBz4gr8if7tjVkvQb7PzG4qPTMWwQylyPXSfLCXRcFrSehrYt112Cbcsosw_aem_KS-ycklAFTAGdz2Ok1ipoQ
Credits
Composer - Catherine Joy
Editor - Esther Shubinski
