Description:
The
short documentary The Odd Couple: A Story of Two Triathletes is an inspirational tale of two triathletes, each with their own set
of challenges. Jeff is a below the leg amputee and is a mentor to
Parvin, who thinks that adhering to the appearance of his Sikh faith
is inherently disadvantageous and holds him from competing as a
triathlete. Ironically both chose their challenges—Jeff is an
amputee by choice and Parvin is Sikh by choice. The movie is an
attempt to bring to light Jeff and Parvin’s inspiring friendship
and their positive attitude to achieve their dream of being a
triathlete despite their daily struggles. The film transcends
cultural and demographic barriers and has a universal appeal in how
we all can overcome our own challenges.
Biography: Harleen
Singh grew up in India. As the daughter of an Indian Army
officer, she traveled extensively all across the country. Traveling
to remote locations and meeting people from different walks of life
gave her a very ‘real’ sense of the world. From a young age she
wanted to showcase and share stories that she had encountered along
the way. Her passion really took shape when she started working with
The History Channel and National Geographic Channel. Since moving to
California in 2009, she has been actively involved in the documentary
film community. Harleen was a part of United Nations Association Film
Festival (UNAFF) as a member of the jury for 2013 and 2014. The
Odd Couple: A story of Two Triathletes is Harleen’s debut as a
producer and director. Through the documentary, she aspires to
inspire the youth to go out and work towards accomplishing their
goals despite their challenges. Prior to jumping into the world of
filmmaking, Harleen worked in corporate marketing for various Fortune
500 companies. She earned her MBA in marketing and strategy from the
Indian School of Business, ISB, in Hyderabad, India.
