PAST (Gatham)
Gatham(Past) is a Psycho-Noir drama set in a rustic backdrop. Rishi loses his memory in an accident, wakes up to see Adithi who claims to be the love of his life. They embark on a journey to find answers to questions from Rishi’s past. Unfortunately, their car stalls in the middle of nowhere and a stranger passing by offers them shelter till the car is fixed. Then things start getting weird with the host slowly unveiling his dark side. Things get progressively dark and spiral out of control with unexpected twists and turns. They realize that they are trapped in the house with a psychopath. Finally they find a way to escape and what happens next will convey that Rishi’s past is vital not just to him but someone else as well. The emotional flip in the character arcs combined with a quest to find the missing piece in the puzzle drives the narrative intensely.
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Kiran KondamadugulaDirector
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Kiran KondamadugulaWriter
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Harsha Vardhan PratapProducer
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Srujan YaraboluProducer
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Bhargava PoludasuProducer
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Rakesh GalebheKey Cast"Rishi"
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Bhargava PoludasuKey Cast"Arjun"
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Project Title (Original Language):GATHAM
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 41 minutes 37 seconds
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Completion Date:July 1, 2020
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Production Budget:160,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:Telugu
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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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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51st International Film Festival of IndiaGoa
India
January 16, 2021
Best Feature (Telugu) -
Miami Independent Film FestivalMiami
United States
October 31, 2020
Best Feature (Official Selection) -
New York International Film Awards™ - NYIFANew York
United States
November 6, 2020
Best Indie Feature -
Accolade Global Film CompetitionLa Jolla
United States
November 30, 2020
Best Asian Feature -
AltFF Alternative Film FestivalToronto
Canada
September 28, 2020
Best Feature Film -
Berlin Flash Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
Honorable Mention -
Rome Independent Prisma AwardsRome
Italy
October 4, 2020
Best Feature (Official Selection) -
Rome Prisma Film AwardsRome
Italy
October 5, 2020
Best Feature Film (Finalist) -
jellyFEST - Season 7Los Angeles
United States
March 26, 2021
First Time Filmmaker (Semi-Finalist)
Distribution Information
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NetflixDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: Video on Demand
I am a fictional filmmaker and photographer with a love for cinematic storytelling. I am passionate about filming stories that inspire & provoke.
Work Experience
SHORTS
• A Winter To Remember
• Where is Ayush?
• Ala Oka Roju
• I AM 45
SERIES
• The Devil Knows Me
My vision for ‘గత౦(past)’ is to present a dark and intriguing film that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Memories may warm you up from the inside and they can also tear you apart. I’ve written the story based on “What happens if those dark memories from the past get back and start haunting people”. I’ve done my research on how does exactly memory loss works, visited few hospitals, and met with a few doctors to know the possibilities of a specific scenario I am going to showcase in the film.
This film follows a non-linear format when it comes to the screenplay. Having directed 14 short films, 4 commercials, and a web series, I am always fascinated by twisted narratives. Contorted turns thrill the audience and make them glued to the film. I like to lead the audience down the wrong paths, yet not deceive them. The film starts as a simple escape from the house situation and quickly escalates into a mind-bending psychological-noir drama. The potential in this story has given me enough room to create strong character arcs for the lead cast.
We are making this film WITH RELATIVELY NEW CAST. Yet, we are not compromising on the production values and high-quality the audience would expect. We have a great unit that goes above and beyond to deliver the finest product. I really hope that you will enjoy ‘గత౦(past)’.