Piano Fingers
A film by Megha Bhaduri
Piano Fingers
A daughter's attempt to walk beside her father
A film by Megha Bhaduri
A daughter's attempt to walk beside her father.
Piano
Piano Fingers
A film by Megha Bhaduri
Piano Fingers
A daughter's attempt to walk beside her father
A film by Megha Bhaduri
A daughter's attempt to walk beside her father.
Piano
After losing her father to Huntington's Disease and later discovering she carries the same gene, filmmaker Megha Bhaduri embarks on a deeply personal journey through memory, family archives, and a global community confronting the uncertainty of inherited illness.
Piano Fingers
A film by Megha Bhaduri
A film by Megha Bhaduri
A daughter's attempt to walk beside her father
Piano Fingers
A film by Megha Bhaduri
A film by Megha Bhaduri
A daughter's attempt to walk beside her father
WATCH THE TRAILER
WATCH THE TRAILER
How do you live when the future is already in the room? When the symptoms haven't begun but the waiting has.
How do you live when the future is already in the room? When the symptoms haven't begun but the waiting has.
Filmed Voices - Click on each to view more
Charlotte Spearing
Charlotte Spearing
Charlotte Spearing
Advocate | Caregiver | Creator of @thehdhun
Advocate | Caregiver | Creator of @thehdhun
Mustafa Mehkary
Mustafa Mehkary
Mustafa Mehkary
Researcher and Founder | Huntington's Disease Society of Pakistan
Researcher and Founder | Huntington's Disease Society of Pakistan
Dr Lauren Bryne
Dr Lauren Bryne
Dr Lauren Bryne
Neuroscientist | UCL Huntington's Disease Centre
Neuroscientist | UCL Huntington's Disease Centre
Astri Arnesan
Astri Arnesan
Astri Arnesan
President | European Huntington Association
President | European Huntington Association
Jenna Heilmann
Jenna Heilmann
Jenna Heilmann
Managing Director | Huntington's Disease Youth Organisation (HDYO)
Sarah Gunn's work explores the psychological impact of Huntington's Disease, with a particular focus on grief, caregiving, inherited trauma and family wellbeing. Drawing from both research and personal experience within an HD family, her work helps illuminate the emotional realities of living with an inherited condition.
Sarah Gunn's work explores the psychological impact of Huntington's Disease, with a particular focus on grief, caregiving, inherited trauma and family wellbeing. Drawing from both research and personal experience within an HD family, her work helps illuminate the emotional realities of living with an inherited condition.
Sarah Gunn's work explores the psychological impact of Huntington's Disease, with a particular focus on grief, caregiving, inherited trauma and family wellbeing. Drawing from both research and personal experience within an HD family, her work helps illuminate the emotional realities of living with an inherited condition.
Sarah Gunn's work explores the psychological impact of Huntington's Disease, with a particular focus on grief, caregiving, inherited trauma and family wellbeing. Drawing from both research and personal experience within an HD family, her work helps illuminate the emotional realities of living with an inherited condition.
Sarah Gunn's work explores the psychological impact of Huntington's Disease, with a particular focus on grief, caregiving, inherited trauma and family wellbeing. Drawing from both research and personal experience within an HD family, her work helps illuminate the emotional realities of living with an inherited condition.
Sarah Gunn's work explores the psychological impact of Huntington's Disease, with a particular focus on grief, caregiving, inherited trauma and family wellbeing. Drawing from both research and personal experience within an HD family, her work helps illuminate the emotional realities of living with an inherited condition.
Dr Sarah Gunn
Dr Sarah Gunn
Dr Sarah Gunn
Mental Health Researcher | University of Leicester.
Mental Health Researcher | University of Leicester.
We are seeking partners who share our belief that personal stories can open conversations around health, caregiving, disability, grief, and the ethics of genetic knowledge.
We're seeking Collaborators!
We are seeking partners who share our belief that personal stories can open conversations around health, caregiving, disability, grief, and the ethics of genetic knowledge.
We are seeking partners who share our belief that personal stories can open conversations around health, caregiving, disability, grief, and the ethics of genetic knowledge.
Get Involved
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CO-PRODUCTION + FINISHING FUNDS
Co-production partners aligned with the film's creative vision
Finishing funds and post-production support
Sales, distribution and festival strategy collaborators
Strategic collaborators to help guide the film toward completion and launch
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CO-PRODUCTION + FINISHING FUNDS
Co-production partners aligned with the film's creative vision
Finishing funds and post-production support
Sales, distribution and festival strategy collaborators
Strategic collaborators to help guide the film toward completion and launch
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IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS
Alongside its festival and broadcast life, Piano Fingers is being developed as an ongoing advocacy and educational initiative exploring anticipatory grief, predictive testing, caregiving and inherited trauma.
healthcare organisations
mental health platforms
community organisations
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IMPACT PARTNERSHIPS
Alongside its festival and broadcast life, Piano Fingers is being developed as an ongoing advocacy and educational initiative exploring anticipatory grief, predictive testing, caregiving and inherited trauma.
healthcare organisations
mental health platforms
community organisations
003
SALES + DISTRIBUTION
While rooted in the Huntington's Disease community, Piano Fingers speaks to universal themes of family, grief, uncertainty and identity. As the film moves towards completion, we are looking for partners who can help position the project for audiences internationally and support its journey through festivals, educational spaces, broadcasters and community screenings.
Sales agents and distribution partners
Festival strategy and audience development collaborators
Festival strategy and audience development collaborators
003
SALES + DISTRIBUTION
While rooted in the Huntington's Disease community, Piano Fingers speaks to universal themes of family, grief, uncertainty and identity. As the film moves towards completion, we are looking for partners who can help position the project for audiences internationally and support its journey through festivals, educational spaces, broadcasters and community screenings.
Sales agents and distribution partners
Festival strategy and audience development collaborators
Festival strategy and audience development collaborators
003
SALES + DISTRIBUTION
While rooted in the Huntington's Disease community, Piano Fingers speaks to universal themes of family, grief, uncertainty and identity. As the film moves towards completion, we are looking for partners who can help position the project for audiences internationally and support its journey through festivals, educational spaces, broadcasters and community screenings.
Sales agents and distribution partners
Festival strategy and audience development collaborators
Festival strategy and audience development collaborators
More than a documentary.
A film, an archive and a growing advocacy platform.
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Universal Story, Specific Lens
A deeply personal story about Huntington's Disease that explores universal themes of family, uncertainty, grief and identity.
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Global Community Access
The film brings together researchers, advocates, caregivers and HD family members from across Europe, South Asia and the UK, creating a rare multi-generational perspective on inherited illness.
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Impact Beyond the Screen
The film brings together researchers, advocates, caregivers and HD family members from across Europe, South Asia and the UK, creating a rare multi-generational perspective on inherited illness.
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Supported Development
The project has received support from organisations including Ferrer and has been developed through advocacy, research and community partnerships that continue to shape the film's outreach ambitions.
More than a documentary.
A film, an archive and a growing advocacy platform.
001
Universal Story, Specific Lens
A deeply personal story about Huntington's Disease that explores universal themes of family, uncertainty, grief and identity.
002
Global Community Access
The film brings together researchers, advocates, caregivers and HD family members from across Europe, South Asia and the UK, creating a rare multi-generational perspective on inherited illness.
003
Impact Beyond the Screen
The film brings together researchers, advocates, caregivers and HD family members from across Europe, South Asia and the UK, creating a rare multi-generational perspective on inherited illness.
004
Supported Development
The project has received support from organisations including Ferrer and has been developed through advocacy, research and community partnerships that continue to shape the film's outreach ambitions.
Meet the crew.
LET'S LEARN A LITTLE ABOUT HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
FAQ.
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What is Huntington's Disease?
Huntington's Disease (HD) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative condition that affects movement, cognition and mental health. It is likened to having ALS, Dementia and Parkinsons all in one and symptoms typically begin in the prime of life. A child of a parent with Huntington's has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene mutation. Symptoms often emerge in adulthood and progressively worsen over time. Unlike cancers or Alzheimer's where genes only indicate a risk, the genetic mutation for Huntington's has full penetrance. If you inherit the gene, you will develop the disease
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Why is Huntington's a family disease
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Why is this story relevant beyond Huntington's Disease?
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How long has the film been in development?
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What partnerships have been built through the project?
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How will the film be used beyond festivals?
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How can I support the project?
What is Huntington's Disease?
Huntington's Disease (HD) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative condition that affects movement, cognition and mental health. It is likened to having ALS, Dementia and Parkinsons all in one and symptoms typically begin in the prime of life. A child of a parent with Huntington's has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene mutation. Symptoms often emerge in adulthood and progressively worsen over time. Unlike cancers or Alzheimer's where genes only indicate a risk, the genetic mutation for Huntington's has full penetrance. If you inherit the gene, you will develop the disease
Why is Huntington's a family disease
Why is this story relevant beyond Huntington's Disease?
How long has the film been in development?
What partnerships have been built through the project?
How will the film be used beyond festivals?
How can I support the project?
Let's meet!
Let's meet!
In-person or Online, we can't wait to tell you about our film!
In-person or Online, we can't wait to tell you about our film!
We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're interested in supporting the film, collaborating on impact work, hosting a screening,
or simply learning more about the project, we'd be happy to start a conversation.
We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're interested in supporting the film, collaborating on impact work, hosting a screening, or simply learning more about the project, we'd be happy to start a conversation.
We'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're interested in supporting the film, collaborating on impact work, hosting a screening,
or simply learning more about the project, we'd be happy to start a conversation.
CONTACT
pianofingersthefilm@gmail.com
meghabhaduri@gmail.com
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