The Nomad School of Film and Performing Arts is the first institution of its kind in India - led by and dedicated to the creative vision of marginalised communities. It builds on years of community-led and research-based filmmaking and theatre, particularly on the pioneering work of Budhan Theatre and Budhan Stories.

Its mission is to nurture cultural leaders from De-Notified Tribes (DNTs), Adivasi, Dalit, and other marginalised groups. Through film, theatre, and research, the School seeks not only to challenge erasure and harmful stereotypes, but to restore dignity, identity, and agency within communities that have long been misrepresented or excluded from the mainstream public sphere.