Ashish Ningurkar’s short film ‘Sankraman’ selected for Dehradun Int Fest
Writer- actor Ashish Ningurkar’s short film ‘Sankraman’ has been selected for forthcoming Dehradoon International film festival which is scheduled between 17th and 19th September 2021. From among 1167 entries received for this film festival, short film ‘Sankraman’ has received five nominations, namely ‘Best Social short film’, ‘Best Production- Kavya Dream Movies’ , ‘Best subject- Sankraman’, ‘Best Writer- Ashish Ningurkar’ & ‘Best actor- Pradeep Kadu’.
Pradeep Kadu, Pratish Sonavane, Sunil Jadhav, Aniket kadu, Ashok Kadu, Praveen kadu , Ashish Ningurkar
This short film is directed by debutant Vijay Kamble and the lead artistes of this film are, Pradeep Kadu, Pratish Sonavane, Sunil Jadhav, Aniket kadu, Praveen Kadu and Ashish Ningurkar. Cinematography by Siddhesh Dalvi and editing by Vijay Kamble are the other credits. The film deals with an important social message about observing social distancing to avoid spread of corona virus, especially during this coming Ganesh Festival, when people are expected to gather in large number. In short, it deals with a timely subject.
Poster of timely short film ‘Sankraman ‘ unveiled
Today is the time of digital world. Most of the people sitting at home are watching web series, instead of watching old serials and films, for their entertainment. Even short films are finding good viewership, as in a shortest time these films are able to convey a message very effectively. In fact the makers of short films are very creative people as they try to cover the happenings around us in a simple way. And this is the strength of a short film.
Kavya Dream Movies and Ms. Kiran Ningurkar are presenting one such timely short film suitably titled ‘Sankraman’, which talks about the dangers of corona virus. The film has actually shown how corona virus is spread giving an example of a youngster approaching a senior citizen in the neighbourhood for contribution to community Ganapati festival celebration. The film will be released soon on OTT platform and stars Pradeep Kadu, Pratish Sonavane, Sunil Jadhav, Aniket kadu, Ashok Kadu, Praveen kadu and Ashish Ningurkar.
Vijay Kamble will be making his debut in direction through this film, while the script is written by Ashish Ningurkar. Camera by Siddhesh Dalvi and editing by Vijay kamble are the other credits. The poster of this film is designed by Sumedh Gaikwad.