The Sale

Inspired by the true stories of my mother.

Synopsis

It’s 1993 and Sita has recently immigrated to California. She is desperate to make an encyclopedia sale as a first step to learning how to sell and starting her own business. Her lack of commissions have cost her family comfort and weigh heavily on her. As pressure mounts, she goes out to her 3 leads for the day and attempts to make a sale. Met with frustration, fear and humiliation, she fights every urge to give up.

Why Donate?

Hello! My name is Meera Angelica Joshi and I am the Writer-Director of The Sale. This film captures a sliver of time just before the internet when Encyclopedia salespeople would knock on doors to share the gift of knowledge. As the daughter of one of those very salespeople, I am so excited to bring this period to life. In all my research for this project, I have yet to find images or stories of women, let alone a South Asian woman doing this work. Much like the encyclopedias themselves, this film serves as a record of a true story that could be lost to time.

Our story has been generously supported by Tasveer x Netflix and we are accepting donations so you too have a chance to be a part of this special and unique project! The money will be used to source authentic locations, props and wardrobe. We have also created our very own Encyclopedias - Encyclopedia Historica.

We have an extremely talented passionate team and a guaranteed premiere at Oscar-Qualifying Tasveer Film Festival in October 2025. Come walk the red carpet with us!

Donation Incentives

0 - $250 Tax deductible + Personalized thank you message from the director

$250 - $500 The above + Special thank you in the credits

$500 - $2000 The above + 1:1 zoom call with the Director.

$2000 - $5,000 The above + Come visit us on set!

$5000 - $10,000 The above + Walk the red carpet at the film premiere with us!

$10,000+ The above + Executive Producer Credit

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Crew

Writer & Director: Meera Angelica Joshi

Producer: Christina Chin

Cinematographer: Juhi Sharma

Production Designer: Stephanie Houston

Graphic Designer: Jeanette Paak

Costume Designer: Taya Badgley

Editor: Cecilia Delgado