Covid Karma
Based on a true story. This experimental docu comedy is about a film maker from India stuck in the USA for five months during the Covid 19 global pandemic. During this period, he repeatedly tries to make films, to maintain his sanity.
His partner in crime is pro wrestler and filmmaker CT resident CT film student Chris, who has been diagnosed with several neurological disabilities. Together they attempt to shoot a film during a pandemic.
The film making process during covid was a journey to hell; which teaches the filmmaker about his own disabilities and the screwed up ways karma works . Together they are on a spiritual voyage to shoot a great film and in the process they deal with various bizzare challenges.
Filmed in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Canada, United States, India, Sweden, and Mexico.
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Biju ViswanathDirector
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Biju ViswanathProducer
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Christopher AnninoKey Cast"Chris "
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Andrew ParrellaKey Cast"The singer "
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Joshua AdamsKey Cast"Hippie friend "
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Kay BauerKey Cast"Guitar player "
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Kathy SteahleKey Cast"The drummer "
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Carl Annino JrKey Cast"Dad "
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Jurate WallerKey Cast"Therapist "
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Biju ViswanathWriter
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Christopher AnninoWriter
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Lois PettitProduced by
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Christopher AnninoProduced by
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Project Type:Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Student, Other
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Runtime:60 minutes
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Completion Date:August 10, 2022
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Production Budget:50,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Canada, India, Mexico, Sweden, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Mitchell College
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Medusa Film Festival
Best Actor -
Medusa Film Festival
Best Experimental -
Red Wolf Film Festival
Best Actor -
Red Wolf
Best Experimental -
Ediplay International Film Festival
Best Quarantine Stories -
Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
Best Experimental
Viswanath's directorial debut A Voyage won the Gold Medal for Best Short Film in India and Honorable Mention in Zanzibar International Film Festival.His Urdu film Parwaaz (The Flight) won Special Prize in Patras Film Festival. Viswanath won two awards for Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay in New York Independent Film Festival for his feature film Marathon (2010).[3] Another Feature film Viola won Golden palm in the Mexico International Film festival. Swahili short film "The Shadow Tree" won the Special Award in Skepto Film Festival in Italy, Signis Award and Best short Film Award in 2014 at Zanzibar Film Festival, and Special Mention award at the 4th Filmambiente international festival Brazil.[7] Viswanath's Canadian movie Living is Easy Received Gold award in Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque 2019. Best narrative short in Pinnacle Film Awards 2019. Chennai Palani Mars won two awards in USA: Grand jury prize in Los Angeles Motion Picture film festival and Best narrative feature in Pinnacle film Awards.
www.bijuviswanath.com