Private Project

DEAR ISHAN

In the wake of Ishan's passing, Ashish grapples with grief as he immerses himself in the recollection of cherished memories, finding solace in the melodies of his late brother's guitar. Through poignant reflection, Ashish navigates a nuanced exploration of both the past and the unfolding present, pondering the complexities of life and loss

  • Ashish Prasai
    Director
  • Ashish Prasai
    Writer
  • Ashish Prasai
    Producer
  • Ashish Prasai
    Key Cast
  • Alexandru Vesa
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    June 22, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - IADT National Film School
Director Biography - Ashish Prasai

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland with Nepalese roots. Ashish has been creating films ever since he was a kid. Mainly focusing now on nurturing and telling stories about personal experiences and from his own culture too. Moving on forward he is driven to tell stories that are not told yet from his own background and give voice to those who need it.

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Director Statement

I wanted to tell this very personal story freshly. For the longest time I imagined creating a film and a score to use in it. The opportunity presented itself when visions of this piece were crystalizing in my mind. Music has always been an integral part of the creative process and the guitar was used almost like a motif. It has really added a lot of character to the film as we worked quite hard on the score we wanted to translate that feeling throughout the film. The silence of grief the pain it brings and the innermost thoughts that want to expel out through the poetry.

I am beyond thrilled of the outcome of this project and it’s success so far. More so I feel more connected to my culture more than ever and this has been a stepping stone in telling stories that have been deeply rooted in me for years which I was afraid to tell and express myself as a person of color. Growing up I had an identity crisis, I didn’t feel like I belonged anywhere just somewhere stuck in a void.
Finishing this film last year is a start to a new journey for me