Private Project

The Tale of Kodavas

A brief experience in the Scotland of India, Coorg, the land of an indigenous tribe, Kodavas. The Kodavas reveal their challenges in today's world and discuss how their lives are affected by modern tourism.

  • Bhanu Kiran
    Director
  • 1830 Crew Films
    Producer
  • Amal Dev C
    Cinematography
  • Bhanu Kiran
    Cinematography
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Kodavara Kathe
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Political conspiracy, Community
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English, Kannada
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Bhanu Kiran

Starting off as a self-taught filmmaker, Bhanu transitioned from an engineer to a full-time media professional today. This long journey consisted of many amateur short films, travelling around the world, meeting new people and giving voice to them. The defining moment came when one of his short films, Gulzar got selected for SFC Cannes Film Festival 2016. Bhanu constanly looks for stories that inspire him and self produces his films with an independent crew he started during his university days.

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Director Statement

So many stories to tell and such a short life - Ah such a challenge!