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AYAK

‘AYAK’ is a tale of mystery that revolves around a ritual occuring once in 20 years. Manu, now a middle aged man sets out in search of his father, travels to the Forest of Chithari to fulfil his role as the next man amongst his descendants to carry forth the legacy of this sacred ritual. As he reaches the place, series of events unfold; unraveling the age old secrets lined in history, bringing to light the intricacies of a hidden cult.

  • Haseeb Abdul Latheef
    Director
  • Haseeb Abdul Latheef
    Writer
  • Barzkh Films
    Producer
  • Sahis Abdul Sathar
    Cinematographer
  • Nabeel Zubair
    Music Director
  • Safeera Saifudheen
    Art Director
  • Marwa Salah
    Animator
  • Sahis Abdul Sathar
    Editors
  • Haseeb Abdul Latheef
    Editors
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    mystery, horror, drama, thriller
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 11, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Malayalam
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic Raw
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Mediaone Academy Of Communication
  • The 4th Meihodo International Youth Media Festival
    Newyork
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Fear Faire Film Festival
    Las Vegas
    United States
    Honourable Mention
  • One Earth Awards
    Bangalore
    India
    Official Selection
  • Kasargod International Film Festival
    Kerala
    India
    Offcial Selection
Director Biography - Haseeb Abdul Latheef

Haseeb Abdul Latheef is a 25 years old film maker who is based in India. 'AYAK' is his debut independent short movie. He believes in creating movies that are content heavy and entertaining at the same time. Haseeb enjoyed watching movies as a child and has been hooked ever since. His dream is to create films which will make people discover themselves in a depth while the film is entertaining as well.

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Director Statement

The film revolves around self discovery and the knowing of self and becoming one with the superior self. The film will equally be a visual treat for people who want to spend a quality watch and also a a thought inducer for those who wants to think about it critically.