Vijay Rajan

Travel through the darkness to find the light.

<p>I'm an independent filmmaker in San Jose, CA. My short films have been in film festivals nationwide and I've won several screenwriting awards. I directed a 30-minute documentary that was used to change the way remedial English students are treated on CSU campuses in terms of placement testing. I also interviewed Tommie Smith and John Carlos, the historic Olympic athletes, and that interview ended up in a documentary distributed by Paramount Pictures called "Salute."</p> <p>Film is my life. I have dedicated my every effort to it. And about a year ago, when an amazing young woman named Elisabeth came into my life, I found myself very compelled to make this documentary "Journey Through Fire." I believe it to be the most important thing I have ever done so far.</p> <p>I believe that what marks all of my work is searing honesty. I attempt not to shy away from darker aspects, believing only full exposure into the light can take us away from the darkest elements of life. We must be compassionate -- but we must also never be afraid to speak. Staying silent about uncomfortable things is how apathy and harmful behavior are condoned.</p> <p>I co-own Siren Song Creations, a film studio and media services company in the Bay Area. We offer client video, photography, narrative consultancy, graphic design, and web design services to clients -- and use those funds to make our own emotionally resonant original films. Check out our work at www.sirensongcreations.com.</p>

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