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DESCRIPTION: HDFC Bank’s Sustainable Livelihood Initiative empowers rural women through financial literacy and entrepreneurship. This film captures real stories of transformation from villages across South India—where women, once confined to their homes, now lead small businesses and inspire others. Through heartfelt testimonials, cinematic visuals, and data-driven graphics, the video showcases how quiet courage is changing lives and building stronger communities.
HDFC BANK – SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD INITIATIVE (SLI)
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🎥 Case Study: CSR Impact Video Production
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Client
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HDFC Bank – Corporate Social Responsibility Division
Project Title
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Sustainable Livelihood Initiative – Empowering Rural Women
Duration
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3-minute main film + social media cutdowns
Shoot Locations
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Villages across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana
Overview
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HDFC Bank’s Sustainable Livelihood Initiative (SLI) is a long-running CSR program focused on empowering rural women through skill development, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship. The program has transformed the lives of millions of women by helping them become financially independent and socially confident.
The objective of the video was to capture this transformation — not through data alone, but through emotionally compelling stories of real women across rural India.
Our Approach
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• We filmed in multiple remote villages across the southern states, capturing a wide spectrum of activities — tailoring, goat-rearing, small businesses, kitchen-based enterprises, and more.
• The production was intentionally kept lean and unobtrusive to allow authentic interactions and moments to unfold naturally.
• The narrative was designed to be cinematic, yet rooted in realism — using interviews, daily-life visuals, and integrated motion graphics.
• A warm, earthy visual tone was used, supported by a teal-orange grade to add a contemporary yet grounded feel.
Voices from the Field
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• “I never thought I’d earn my own income — now I support my family.”
• “Earlier, I stayed quiet. Today, I help other women speak up and start their own work.”
• “People now come to me for financial advice.”
These testimonials became the emotional core of the film, giving voice to the quiet strength and pride of rural women.
Post-Production Highlights
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• Smooth match-move graphics blending data into real scenes
• Infographics and motion design to explain the model simply
• A folk-inspired background score to stay true to the local flavor
• Subtitled version to widen reach across stakeholders
Outcome
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• The film was successfully launched at HDFC Bank’s CSR event and is now used for external and internal communication.
• It acts as a versatile showcase tool for:
– Partner NGOs and field teams
– Government outreach and collaborations
– Social media and CSR reporting presentations
Why It Mattered
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This project wasn’t just about shooting a CSR video — it was about telling real stories of courage.
Women who had never stepped out of their homes were now training others. Homes had transformed into micro-enterprises. Confidence had replaced silence.
The film captured this quiet revolution with respect, clarity, and a deep emotional connect.
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