Shashwat Pant
December 18, 2020
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Ankit Poudel, 30
, started his journey as a filmmaker in 2014 when he joined Oscar International College in Kathmandu. There, he took part in various projects and worked with his seniors and people from the Nepali movie industry.
Besides working behind the camera, Poudel worked on lighting and sound. After graduating, he wrote and directed his debut film, Song of Clouds, with the help of some friends. His work has been screened at various film festivals including Sundance Film Festival, ShortFest Palm Springs International Film Festival, DokuFest, Kyiv IFF Molodist, Raindance Film Festival and Atlanta Film Festival.
His film GYA (2018), where he collaborated as a cinematographer, was awarded ‘Best Cinematography Award’ at Indie Cyprus International Short Film Festival, 2018. He’s also won a few awards for Song of Clouds. It won won ‘Best Art Film’ in Asolo Art Film Festival 2020, Bronze Remi-award at WorldFest Houston 2020,
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Andi spent countless hours over the course of several months with these tee girls to understand the various aspects of their peculiar profession,” the director posted on Instagram. “
Filipiñiana is beyond everything else an ode to these tee girls. Every contribution you make to our crowdfunding campaign makes sure that their story is told.”
Rafael together with his team are gearing up to create a full-length version of the film. According to its website, “the feature-length sees Isabel venture through the various alcoves of the country club, uncovering a slew of situations involving both country club members and employees tableaus that raise various questions about Philippine society as a whole.”