Ashokavana Camp - ಅಶೋಕವನ ಕ್ಯಾಂಪ್
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This is a documentation of the nature explorer’s camp at Ashoka Vana, a private initiative in forest conservation near Bisili village, Karnataka, INDIA. The place is owned by Dr. Krishna Mohan Prabhu and Ashoka Vardhana G.N. the research students who participated in this camp were students of wildlife science at the course run by WCS in Bangalore, INDIA. Documentation is done by Abhaya Simha (son of Ashoka Vardhana) who is a graduate of Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and presently a freelance Film Director in Bangalore, INDIA. One of the important aspect of this video or the highlight of this video would be the visuals of Nilgiri Martine. This is a rare sighting in this region and the first ever video documentation of the animal.
Yakshottama - ಯಕ್ಷೋತ್ತಮ
Yakshottama is based on few real life story of this transformation age. It is about the traditional performers who were at loss to come in terms with the new form of this art. Narasimha, the protagonist of the film is one of such great artists who once ruled the stage with his performance. Today due to change in time and his own physical disability, he is out of stage. This makes him feel lonely and useless as performing Yakshagana is the only think he all ways did and knew. The film progresses as he comes to terms with the present day conditions. He finds hope for him self and his art form in his grandchildren.
Yakshagana Poorva Ranga - ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ಪೂರ್ವರಂಗ
This is a introductory documentary on Yakshagana Poorva Ranga. This was recorded as a prelude to a performance held under the guidance of Guru Bannanje Sanjeeva Suvarna of Yakshagana Kendra, Udupi.
Ondu Savina Vruttanta - ಒಂದು ಸಾವಿನ ವೃತ್ತಾಂತ
This is a documentary film on the communal violence that happened in Bangalore.
Sea Side Story
This film is based on one of the biggest problem faced by the developing countries. Displacement of villages. People leave villages in search of new life in cities leaving all that belonged to them. The air, water and the people around them in village. This film is about the ideas about migration between two generations. Old roots don’t want to leave and new shoots want to search for new lights. This emotional story shows how emotionally traumatic this can be.
Solo Singer and the Blue City
‘Solo Singer and the Blue City’ was shot during an exchange programme of film students from India and Germany. This film is an expression of a lonely filmmaker in a huge and finished country where he sings his lonely songs. He doesn’t belong to where he is. But where he belongs is always in him prompting his way through a new world around him. It’s a comparison between two worlds and its state of being.
Story of an Uncool Dude
This is a public service message from Film and Television Institute of India. It’s an anti smoking message. Mostly young people take in to the smoking habit because they think its ‘cool’. So this small public service message tries to show the reality and explain how it is not so ‘cool’.
Comic Zone
This is a documentary film about Comic Books in India. Concentrating more on the history of Amarchitra Katha. Interview with the legendary Uncle Pai is one of the highlights of the film. This will give you some insight into the world of comics and its production.
Rab Jaane - रब जानॆ
This is a music video for Euphoria. The song is a part of Euphoria’s (one of India’s most popular bands) latest music album ‘Mehfuz’. This song is titled ‘Rab Jaane’ in the album. The idea of the video is to depict the spirituality of India. We Indians leave so many things to God and thus we are happy. Every work starts with God and ends by thanking him. In this video, we work around this concept. A bit of story mixed too.
