A mentally exhausted Chef revisits memories she had long suppressed through food, allowing her to find closure.
This is my second directorial film. A story that's very close to my heart. I'm excited to be sharing this with you all.
Written and Directed by: Akash Saravanan
Featuring:
Rosalind Lay-Yazdani as Arya
Manidu Abeygunawardena as Arya's Father
Kate Laidler as The Musician
with
Sukruthi Kumar as Young Arya
Sandra Lucas as Arya's Mother (Voiceover)
Produced by: Elizabeth Hodgson
Executive Producer: Akash Saravanan
Executive Producer: Prashanth Gunasekaran
Director of Photography: Kitty Sneyd-Utting
1st Assistant Camera: Anika Stonnell
Gaffer: Adrian Johnson
Sound Recordist: Kade Martin
1st Assistant Director: Elizabeth Hodgson
Production Assistants: Jadyn Va’ai & Melisa Elma Birina
Best Boy: Jadyn Va’ai
Script Supervisor: Zack Major
Art Director: Venus Andrew
Art Assistant: Melisa Elma Birina
Hair & Makeup Artist: Madi Henderson
Costume Designer: Rebecca Grigg
Editor: Lyreca Corloncito
Colour Grading: Adrian Johnson
Sound Editor: Luca Joass
Music and Background Score: Brendon Varcoe
“Song for My Father”
Written by Jade Hassan
Performed by Kate Laidler
Orchestration by Peter Thijs
Arranged by Brendon Varcoe
"Ten Little Fingers"
Performed by Akash Saravanan
Casting Director: Rafa Yam & Prashanth Gunasekaran
Data Wrangler: Jaydn Va’ai
Behind the Scenes: Kelly Heybittle
Graphic Designer: Caiden Jacobson
Massive thanks to:
All our wonderful Boosted Campaign Donors! (Special mention to Flynn Robson and the whole Crew at Boosted.org)
Kataraina Godfrey for graciously allowing us to film her lovely home.
Abbie McGarvey for on-set snacks and support.
Jermey Macey for his mentorship.
Kia Ora Doosa for the amazing food and support.
James, Kerry & the Massey Screen Arts team for their continued support.
@SailboatFilmsNZ for their support with the equipment.
Screen Wellington & Wellington City Council for allowing us to film in the beautiful Cuba Street.
Inspired by:
"Ratatouille"
Directed by Brad Bird
Written by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco & Brad Bird
A film by Little Lizard Productions & Akiatta Productions.
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Keywords:
Psychological Drama Short Film, Psychological Film, Indie Film, Indie Filmmaking, Short Drama Film, Short Psychological Film, Dosa, Indian Short Film, Drama Short