Moods of Nāyikā
Who is She? MOODS OF NĀYIKĀ is a celebration of the nāyikā - the heroine - who is etched into ancient Indian literature. In eight dynamic episodes our ashta nāyikā emerges with agency, and all at once uncertain, sexy and powerful. Created by Chicago South Asian performers, dancemaker Ashwaty Chennat and drag performer Abhijeet, this is an explosion of South Asian queer artistry and the rising scene of local digital performance.
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AbhijeetProduced and Directed by
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Ashwaty ChennatProduced and Directed by
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AbhijjetPerformances by
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Ashwaty ChennatPerformances by
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Masen ColucciCinematography
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Dylan BragassaEditing and Visual Effects
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Connor TorresCreative Direction
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JforPay DesignsCostuming
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Chethan AnantMusic Composition
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Transit ProductionsProduction Team
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Regina RodriguezProduction Direction
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Brady FurlichProduction Assistant Direction
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Aaron HerschlagGaffer
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Sarah GaglionePhotographer
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AbhijeetMake Up and Hair
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Chicago Dancemakers ForumWith support from
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High Concept LabsWith support from
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3ArtsWith support from
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Mandala South Asian Performing ArtsWith support from
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A Queer PrideWith support from
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Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Short
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Runtime:32 minutes
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Completion Date:December 14, 2021
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil
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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:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Premiere event with performancesChicago, Illinois
United States
December 15, 2021
World Premiere
Chicago Dancemakers Forum Digital Dance Grant