​You’re Invited: Private Screening of Where the Light Enters You

​Join us for an exclusive evening to experience a short documentary that touches hearts, inspires action, and sparks meaningful change.

​🎬 About the Film

​In the wake of personal loss, an unexpected sisterhood unites an ambitious New York healthcare worker with a spirited girl from a nomadic tribe in India.

​Where the Light Enters You is a poignant exploration of grief and the profound impact of losing a parent. Through the parallel journeys of two female protagonists, the film examines the systemic barriers that hinder girls’ education and women’s health. At its core, it is a tribute to the strength of female friendship and a powerful call for change.

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​📅 Event Details

• ​Doors Open: 6:15 PM

  • ​Light refreshments will be served.

• ​Film Screening: 37 minutes

• ​Followed by: Zoom Q&A with the film team, moderated by Yeeli Lee

​✨ Special Gift for Your Support

​As a token of gratitude, each donor will receive a bracelet handmade by community artisans featured in the film.

​💛 Suggested Contribution: $25-$100
Your donation will directly support our impact campaign through The Giving Exchange, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization via the contribution link.

​✅ 100% tax-deductible
✅ Eligible for corporate company match

​🎤 Moderated Conversation

​Following the screening, join us for a virtual discussion with the film team:

​Aney Patel – Protagonist
A native of Gujarat, India, Aney Patel is a physician’s assistant who has served at leading hospitals across New York City. Featured in Where the Light Enters You, Aney is deeply committed to advancing women’s health. She leads, organizes, and fundraises for initiatives that bring critical healthcare access to women in rural India, bridging her medical expertise with her passion for community impact.

​Matt Alesevich – Director & Producer
A writer and photojournalist, Matt has lent his voice to Google, Uber, Vice, and Al Jazeera. Since 2013, he has traveled regularly to rural India on medical expeditions, experiences that deeply inform Where the Light Enters You. He brings a storyteller’s lens to themes of loss, resilience, and cross-cultural connection.

​Hemal Trivedi – Director & Producer
An award-winning filmmaker with over two decades of experience, Hemal’s work has earned an Oscar, three Emmys, and a Peabody Award, alongside nominations from the Independent Spirit Awards and Cinema Eye Honors. Known for her powerful documentaries on social justice and human rights, she co-directs Where the Light Enters You with a vision of amplifying underrepresented voices and inspiring systemic change.

​Bina Shukla – Executive & Impact Producer
Bina helps shape Where the Light Enters You as both a film and a movement. A longtime advocate for women’s health and equity, she brings together innovators, investors, and community leaders to spotlight bold ideas and expand opportunities for women’s wellbeing worldwide.

​Yeeli Lee – Moderator
Yeeli is a commercial growth leader and mentor at Wharton’s Chief Revenue Officer program. With more than two decades of experience scaling global businesses, she is passionate about harnessing innovation, storytelling, and community to drive meaningful change.

​💌 We Look Forward to Sharing This Inspiring Evening With You

​Warm regards,
The Where the Light Enters You Team