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Original Background Score. The story of a withdrawn boxer and her journey towards self actualisation and eventually her freedom. The film, a love story, explores her struggle to assert her identity and challenge societal norms.
Year
January 2022
Client
Kirnay Bhatt
Agency
Kirnay Bhatt, Small Box Films
director/ writer
Kirnay Bhatt
producers
Ansh J, Vikramaditya Motwane, Small Box Films
CAtegory
Indie Short Film
original background score
Tanmay Bhattacherjee, Aalok Padhye
Project Summary
Writer and Director Kirnay Bhatt’s award winning debut short film.
Tanmay Bhattacherjee and Aalok Padhye from Canopy had the privilege of composing the background score for this evocative and beautiful film.
All the music in the film was recorded live at Canopy Studio; and the score features the incredible sessions musicians Stijn Norga and Shirish Malhotra.
Awards
Winner ‘Best Indian Narrative Short’
Kashish Pride Film Festival 2021
Winner ‘Best Long Form Short Film’
Dallas Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival 2021
Special Jury Mention
Smita Patil International Film Festival 2021
Semi Finalist
Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival 2021
Official Selection
Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2021
The New York Indian Film Festival 2021
Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival 2022.