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Ayyanar Kamma - The Guardian Deity's Pond

This film is about a horse shoe maker who is reminiscent presence of his deceased father. Its been found that his father is being tamed by a bull. Its a secret which is known only to the guardian deity residing on the bank of a lake and himself that how and why did his father die.
This film talks about the dying art of horse shoe maker, how his love for mother and respect for his father makes him a man that he is. He is like a guardian deity on top of a lake looking over the worng doers in the village.The suspense and the end of the film forms the crux of the story

  • Niranjan Kumar
    Director
  • Narasim
    Writer
  • Vinoth V
    Producer
  • Siva Velan As Paraman
    Key Cast
  • Vivek Prasanna As Thavidan
    Key Cast
  • Stella As Mother
    Key Cast
  • Rathnam As Father
    Key Cast
  • Vivek
    Screenplay
  • Arun Kumar
    Screenplay
  • Niranjan Kumar
    Screenplay
  • John Dominic
    Editing
  • Alan
    Music
  • Vijay
    Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    அய்யனார் கம்மா
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 3, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Tamil
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Dada Saheb Phalke Award
    New Delhi, India
    April 30, 2015
    Best BGM, Jury Award for Best Cinematography,
  • Banglore shorts film festival
    Bangalore
    June 14, 2015
    Festival premier
    Best short film - jury award
  • NLC bookfair short film festival
    Neiveli - Tamilnadu - Chennai
    June 13, 2015
    Neiveli
    Best Editor
  • FETNA 2015
    California
    July 4, 2015
    North American Premier
    Best Short Film
  • OIFF
    Online
    August 31, 2015
  • CLAPTOCLAP.COM
    SALEM - TN -INDIA
    September 13, 2015
    BEST SHORT FILM
  • BENGALURU INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
    BENGALURU INDIA
    August 22, 2015
Director Biography - Niranjan Kumar

Objective: Making films which would be acclaimed critically and commercially.

Qualifications:
Remarkable accomplished experience in film direction
Sound knowledge of film production and lens technology
Exceptional artistic vision and creative skills
In-depth knowledge of the contemporary film scene
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Superior leadership, management and motivational skills
Ability to remain calm and think clearly under great pressure

Experience:
Short Film Director, August 2012 - Present
Worked as an associate director in acclaimed film Golisoda (Tamil).
Coordinated closely with the script writer and transformed it into a film.
Planned and directed locations, shots, and pacing, acting styles of the movie.
Oversaw the cinematography and technical aspects.
Coached actors and directed them towards the required performances.
Coordinated staff on set, directed the shooting timetable and ensured that deadlines are met.
Involved in the editing process on a holistic level, cut film and tape and integrated pieces into the final product.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in chemistry

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Director Statement

This is a story about a common man who thinks that change from within can change the society