CREATIVE WORK

Portfolio

Student photography, documentaries, short films, songs and stories that travel.

At Creative Hut Institute of Photography & Film (Kerala), portfolios are built through real practice photography, filmmaking, editing, AI Prompt, and emerging AI-based visual workflows.

Students create work across wildlife, art & culture, fashion, portrait, product, sports, architecture & interior, automotive, and social causes. Alongside traditional photography and filmmaking, selected projects also explore AI-assisted films blending human storytelling with tools used in today’s creative industries.

This portfolio page presents finished outcomes, creative experiments, and narrative studies developed during training. For anyone exploring photography, filmmaking, or AI-driven visual storytelling education in India, these works offer a clear view of student capability.

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Documentary byAbel Benjamin Samuel
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPD. Silambarasan
LanguageHindi
TypeDocumentary Film
Water Flows, But…
Not for All
A village near Mumbai’s reservoirs still survives on tanker supplies, dry ponds, and abandoned wells.
Set in Kalamgaon, this documentary observes how chronic water scarcity reshapes daily life—health, farming, education, and social stability—while promised infrastructure solutions remain delayed.
  • Women and children walk long distances and wait hours for water.
  • Farming, schooling, and health routines are disrupted year-round.
  • Local restoration efforts bring relief, but not permanence.
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Written & Directed byKevin Navis
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
DOPAgrah S Deth & Pavan Kumar Kilaparthi
Asst. DOPNitish M & Ajay Narayanan K
Edited bySilambarasan Devendiran
Duration7:50
LanguageTamil
TypeShort Film
Ezhudhaa Kadhai
A slice-of-life short film by Kevin Navis, Tamil Nadu.
Built around intimate conversations and understated moments, the film follows a protagonist caught between what they feel and what they choose. Small decisions quietly alter the direction of a personal journey, unfolding through tension, reflection, and a restrained closure. Subtle performances and expressive visuals shape the emotional rhythm of the narrative.
  • Everyday emotions expressed through natural conversations.
  • Quiet narrative tension shaped by personal choice.
  • Visual storytelling driven by restraint and performance.
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Photography byMohite Pranavika Dipak
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
GenreDocumentary / Travel
TypePhotography Portfolio
Impressions
A photography portfolio by Mohite Pranavika Dipak—stories that stay with you, long after the first look.
Impressions moves like a quiet travel diary—light and unforced—where faces, streets, and small details become part of a larger memory. The frames don’t chase spectacle; they collect mood, gesture, and the gentle weight of everyday life.
Travelling through Kerala, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, the work holds on to culture in its natural rhythm—rituals, architecture, markets, landscapes, and moments between them. Each image is made to feel courteous and present, as if the camera arrived not to take, but to listen.
  • Documentary and travel photography rooted in real places and quiet observation.
  • Culture, people, and lived environments captured with sensitivity and restraint.
  • Images shaped to create a lasting impression—beyond the instant scroll.
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DOP byAnandu V
Guided byAbin Alex
SingerRithul Raphael
LyricsFr. Joseph Alex Thekkummattathil OCD
Story & ScreenplayMuhammed Nihal T K
Duration5:06
LanguageMalayalam
TypeSong
June Maasa Pulariyil
A college-set song about friendship, unspoken love, and the silence of refusal.
Set within the quiet rhythms of college life, the song follows two close friends—a boy and a girl—whose companionship slowly deepens into something more. As the girl’s feelings grow, the boy hesitates, resisting the change their relationship seems to demand. Through glances, pauses, and words left unsaid, the story lingers in the fragile space between affection and refusal.
  • A gentle college narrative built on subtle moments and emotion.
  • Unspoken love grows, while hesitation shapes distance.
  • A reflective ending that stays with the viewer beyond the final note.
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Documentary byAgrah S Deth
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPKevin Navis & Ajay Narayanan K
Assistant CameramanPranav Jose Narisetty
Duration23:59
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Attappadiyan
A Malayalam documentary that listens to a land often spoken about, but rarely heard.
Attappadiyan is set in the Attappadi valley, offering an intimate portrait of indigenous communities where landscape, culture, and everyday life carry generations of memory and pride. Through quiet observation and authentic voices, the film reflects how ancestral traditions continue to shape identity, dignity, and belonging.
Rather than framing the region through absence or hardship alone, the documentary foregrounds resilience, cultural continuity, and self-respect. Visually restrained and ethically attentive, the film allows the valley and its people to speak on their own terms. More than a regional narrative, Attappadiyan stands as a statement of tribal pride— a reminder that some places must be listened to, not merely seen.
  • Intimate documentary portrait of the Attappadi valley and its people.
  • Focus on tribal pride, cultural continuity, and lived identity.
  • Observational storytelling guided by restraint and respect.
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Documentary byAdithya A
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPAjinlal S
Assistant CameramanRohit Mathew, Abhinava, Akash S, Harikrishnan P K
Duration29:50
LanguageHindi
TypeDocumentary
Kaam Aur Kahani
A documentary on migrant workers in Kerala—work, survival, and the search for dignity.
Kaam Aur Kahani explores the everyday lives of migrant workers in Kerala—a state known for development, yet increasingly shaped by inter-state migration. The film follows workers from Bihar, Odisha, Assam, and West Bengal as they live in labour colonies, work on construction sites, and run small eateries, where better wages and safer living conditions often come with fragile security.
Alongside opportunities, the documentary highlights unpaid wages, poor housing, limited healthcare, and the lack of social respect. Through voices of migrants, local residents, police officials, and labour authorities, the film presents differing perspectives—revealing gaps in legal enforcement, identity registration, and community engagement. It frames migration as a complex reality where economic contribution can exist alongside social exclusion, raising questions of inclusion, policy, and coexistence in contemporary Kerala.
  • Everyday life and labour of inter-state migrant workers in Kerala.
  • Multiple viewpoints: migrants, locals, police, and labour authorities.
  • A documentary that raises questions of inclusion and coexistence.
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DOPSaichand Goud & Aditya Sathiyaraj
Guided byAbin Alex
SingerKrishna P S
LyricsFr. Joseph Thekkummattathil OCD
Assoc. DOPRins Joseph
Asst. DirectorNithin Kumar N
Asst. DOPNaveen Kumar & M Ganesh
Duration4:20
LanguageMalayalam
TypeSong
Rakshakan Piranna Raave
A joyful Malayalam Christmas song celebrating the birth of Christ.
Rakshakan Piranna Raave is a devotional Christmas song that celebrates the sacred night of Christ’s birth. Rooted in reverence and faith, the song captures the essence of Christmas through themes of peace, hope, and salvation.
With its uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song invites listeners to pause, rejoice, and remember the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of the Saviour and the promise of light for all.
Both a musical celebration and a prayer, Rakshakan Piranna Raave spreads joy and serenity throughout the festive season, carrying warmth to hearts and light into lives.
  • A devotional Christmas song rooted in faith and reverence.
  • Themes of peace, hope, and salvation through music.
  • A heartfelt celebration of the sacred night of Christ’s birth.
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Photography byKavya Pandav
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
GenrePortrait / People
TypePhotography Portfolio
Epiphany
A portrait portfolio exploring East African faces, emotion, and shared humanity.
Epiphany is a portrait photography portfolio that captures the diverse faces, emotions, and cultural richness of East Africa. Through intimate portraits set against striking landscapes, the work explores the shared humanity that connects people across place and tradition.
Journeying through Tanzania and Kenya, the portfolio moves from the vast plains of the Maasai community to vibrant urban spaces, revealing stories of resilience, innocence, joy, and quiet strength. Blending rural and city life, Epiphany goes beyond visual documentation to reflect on culture, emotion, and the universal human experience.
  • Portraits rooted in emotion, dignity, and cultural presence.
  • A visual journey across Tanzania and Kenya—rural and urban life.
  • A reflection on shared humanity beyond geography and tradition.
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Directed byThushar V S
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
DOPAjay Narayanan K
Asst. DOPArun Narayanan T
Edited byArjun J Nair
Written & CastAgrah S Deth
Duration5:03
LanguageEnglish
TypeShort Film
The Knock
A psychological short film on isolation, fear, and fractured reality.
The Knock follows a young man working alone in his apartment late at night, when an unexpected knock interrupts his solitude. What begins as a minor disturbance soon escalates as the knocking returns with urgency and cryptic messages begin appearing on his phone from unknown sources.
As the night deepens, the once-familiar space turns unsettling. Flickering lights, shifting shadows, and disturbing reflections suggest an unseen presence watching his every move. Exhaustion and fear blur his grasp on reality.
Trapped between paranoia and something far more sinister, the protagonist confronts the fragile boundary between the mind and the unknown. The Knock unfolds as a tense psychological experience driven by atmosphere, isolation, and creeping dread.
  • A tense psychological narrative set within a confined apartment space.
  • Isolation, paranoia, and the fear of the unseen.
  • An exploration of the mind’s fragile boundary with the unknown.
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Documentary byPrithvi KVM
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Duration14:57
LanguageEnglish
TypeDocumentary
VisualsLive-action & AI-assisted visuals
Never Ending
A documentary on Sentosa Island—where history, memory, and development keep reshaping the same ground.
Never Ending is inspired by the layered history and ongoing transformation of Sentosa Island, Singapore. Moving across time—from historical roots to its present identity—the film reflects on how space, memory, and development continuously reshape one another.
Looking beyond tourism imagery, the documentary explores Sentosa as a living landscape shaped by transition, reinvention, and continuity. Rather than offering an official account, it presents a personal interpretation, blending observation, history, and atmosphere to evoke a deeper sense of place.
Sentosa appears not as a finished destination, but as a space in constant motion—where past and present coexist, and transformation remains ongoing. In doing so, Never Ending invites reflection on how places evolve, and how stories, once set in motion, rarely come to an end.
  • A time-layered portrait of Sentosa Island beyond postcard imagery.
  • Explores place as memory, transition, and continuous transformation.
  • A personal interpretation shaped by observation and atmosphere.
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Documentary byJohn Thomas
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Duration11:36
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Changaram Wetlands
A documentary on Kerala’s birdlife, citizen science, and community-led conservation.
Changaram Wetlands explores one of Kerala’s most significant yet once-overlooked bird habitats. Discovered for its ecological importance in 2014, the wetlands have since become a vital space for migratory and resident birds, sustained by community-driven conservation and citizen science.
The film highlights how collective observation, education, and care have transformed Changaram into a living laboratory of biodiversity. Hosting hundreds of bird species, including several threatened ones, the wetlands stand as both a refuge for wildlife and a reminder of the urgent need for long-term conservation.
At its heart, the documentary reflects on how local engagement can protect fragile ecosystems, ensuring that Changaram Wetlands remain a shared space for birds, science, and future generations.
  • Discovery of Changaram’s ecological importance and its role as a bird habitat since 2014.
  • Community-led conservation and citizen science through local birdwatchers and Birders Ezhupunna.
  • A call for long-term protection of a fragile ecosystem for birds and future generations.
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Documentary bySesetty Shanmuka Sri Uday Mani
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPPranav Jose N
Duration10:01
LanguageTelugu
TypeDocumentary
Pancha Gramalu
A Telugu documentary that traces rural life through the stories of five villages.
Pancha Gramalu weaves together the lives, landscapes, and everyday rhythms of five distinct villages in Andhra Pradesh. Through poetic observation and carefully paced visuals, the documentary captures the essence of rural existence—where tradition and modernity intersect, and communal bonds shape collective identity.
Each village carries its own cultural character while remaining connected through shared heritage and lived experience. Moving beyond simple documentation, the film reveals a larger tapestry of human connection and resilience, inviting viewers to reflect on the beauty, challenges, and enduring spirit of village life.
  • Stories and landscapes from five villages in Andhra Pradesh.
  • A poetic reflection on rural life, culture, and community.
  • Tradition and change observed through everyday moments.
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DOPJyotiraditya Patil
Guided byAbin Alex
SingerKrishna P S
Lyrics & MusicFr. Joseph Thekkummattathil OCD
Duration1:02
LanguageMalayalam
TypeSong
Janaadhipathyam (Democracy)
A civic awareness song on the power, responsibility, and voice of the voter.
Janaadhipathyam (Democracy) is a song created as a civic awareness initiative that calls upon citizens to recognise the strength of their vote and the responsibility it carries. Released officially on 8th December 2025 by the District Collector of Kottayam, the song reflects the spirit of democratic participation.
Blending music with social purpose, the song speaks directly to the public especially young voters encouraging informed engagement in the democratic process. More than a creative work, it stands as a reminder that democracy survives when citizens question, participate, and vote responsibly.
The initiative was made possible with the support of the District Election Officer, District Collector Kottayam, Election Commission, SVEEP, and LEAP Kerala, empowering young creators to contribute meaningfully to a national awareness mission.
  • A civic awareness song promoting responsible voting.
  • Focus on youth participation and democratic values.
  • Music as a medium for social engagement and public consciousness.
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Documentary byAjay Narayanan K
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPAgrah S Deth
Duration19:19
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Thirayaal
A documentary on Vallam Kali rowers—discipline, sacrifice, and the quiet cost behind the race.
Thirayaal closely observes the lives of Vallam Kali rowers, revealing the dedication, discipline, and sacrifice that shape their pursuit of the sport. Moving beyond the spectacle of the race, the film turns to everyday realities— early mornings, relentless training, physical strain, and the resilience required to endure.
Through personal reflections and lived experiences, the documentary explores the emotional bond rowers share with Vallam Kali, a tradition rooted in collective spirit and cultural pride. At the same time, it confronts uncertainties beneath this passion, including financial instability, limited recognition, and the question of life after racing. Balancing strength with vulnerability, Thirayaal offers an intimate portrait shaped by water, rhythm, and endurance.
  • Inside the everyday life and discipline of Vallam Kali rowers.
  • Cultural pride alongside financial uncertainty and limited recognition.
  • A portrait of endurance—strength, vulnerability, and commitment.
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Documentary byKavya Ajay Pandav
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Duration08:10
LanguageEnglish
TypeDocumentary
Tanzania - The Many Faces
A documentary on wildlife and people—shared landscapes, shared vulnerability, and coexistence.
Tanzania - The Many Faces explores the layered relationship between wildlife and human life across the landscapes of Tanzania. Moving beyond a singular image of the country, the film presents Tanzania as a place shaped by coexistence—where nature, culture, and everyday survival intersect.
Through a careful balance of observation and visual storytelling, the documentary brings together scenes of wildlife and human presence, revealing how both inhabit the same spaces with interdependence and tension. Rather than separating people from nature, the film places them within the same ecological and social frame, highlighting moments of harmony, adaptation, and shared vulnerability.
The narrative unfolds through shifting environments and encounters, allowing Tanzania to appear not as a fixed identity, but as a collection of many faces— each shaped by land, tradition, and the rhythms of life. In doing so, the film invites reflection on coexistence, responsibility, and the fragile balance that connects people and the natural world.
  • Wildlife and people observed within the same living landscapes.
  • Coexistence shaped by harmony, tension, and adaptation.
  • A reflective journey through nature, culture, and survival.
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Documentary byPranav Jose Narisetty
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Lyrics byFr. Joseph Thekkummattathil OCD
Assoc. DOPPilli Govardhan
Assistant DOPRohit Mathew
Duration15:32
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
The Grace of St. Antony, Paduva
A century of faith, resilience, and collective devotion in Mattakkara.
The Grace of St. Antony, Paduva is set in the serene village of Mattakkara, Kottayam, tracing the journey of Paduva St. Antony’s Church as a symbol of faith, unity, and resilience. Blending real-world imagery with AI-assisted animation, the film reflects on how a community transformed hardship into collective strength.
Beginning in the early 1900s, the documentary revisits a period marked by illness, natural calamities, and uncertainty. Through shared prayer, labour, and unwavering belief, the villagers laid the foundation of the church in 1921 and completed it in 1923—establishing a spiritual home rooted in trust and togetherness.
As decades pass, the film captures the church’s growth alongside the community—its rebuilding in the 1940s, the emergence of schools and faith groups, and its role as a centre of learning, service, and belonging. The 2024 renovation is presented not as an end, but as a renewal that honours a century of devotion while embracing the future.
  • A historical and spiritual portrait of Paduva St. Antony’s Church.
  • Faith and community shaped through hardship and collective effort.
  • Live-action storytelling complemented by AI-assisted visual sequences.
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Photography byHarikrishnan V
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
GenreMulti Categories
TypePhotography Portfolio
Elysium
A multigenre portfolio where harmony meets imperfection—emotion, time, and beauty in every frame.
Elysium is where every photograph reflects harmony, beauty, and balance. From portraits and products to nature’s raw essence, the work captures a world where art and vision meet seamlessly—holding emotion, time, and beauty through the lens of imperfection.
Spanning macro, fashion, landscape, wildlife, street, and urban photography, the collection preserves fleeting moments and turns them into lasting visual experiences. Rather than chasing flawless imagery, Elysium embraces nuances, irregularities, and raw details as essential elements of storytelling.
Each frame reflects the harmony between imperfection and elegance, revealing the depth of human experience and emotion. The portfolio invites viewers into a reflective visual space where moments are preserved, stories unfold, and true beauty emerges beyond perfection.
  • Multigenre journey: macro, fashion, landscape, wildlife, street, and urban frames.
  • Stories shaped by nuance—raw details, irregularities, and honest emotion.
  • A reflective visual world where beauty appears beyond perfection.
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Documentary byArunkumar
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Duration6:13
LanguageTamil
TypeDocumentary
Rekla Race
A documentary on tradition, native cattle, and living Tamil heritage.
Rekla Race is a traditional bull-cart sport deeply rooted in Tamil culture, where farmers celebrate the strength, speed, and dignity of native cattle. Once essential to agriculture and transport, these bulls have found renewed purpose through racing, transforming everyday necessity into cultural expression.
Set across rural landscapes and seasonal festivals, the documentary observes the preparation, care, and discipline behind the races—from specialised diets and training routines to the intensity of competition on the track. These moments reveal the dedication and respect shared between farmers and their cattle.
Beyond the spectacle, the film highlights the growing involvement of young participants who take responsibility for preserving the sport and the indigenous cattle breeds it sustains. More than a race, Rekla stands as a living tradition, connecting heritage, community, and identity across generations.
  • Rekla as a traditional bull-cart sport rooted in Tamil cultural life.
  • Preparation, training, and care behind the intensity of the races.
  • Youth participation in preserving heritage and native cattle breeds.
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Photography byArchitha B
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
GenreMulti Categories
TypePhotography Portfolio
Kaleidoscope
A multigenre portfolio exploring life through shifting patterns, diversity, and change.
Kaleidoscope is a multigenre photography portfolio that explores life through ever-changing visual patterns, much like the shifting forms inside a kaleidoscope. Spanning macro, landscape, wildlife, street, portrait, architecture, art and culture, and commercial photography, each image presents a distinct perspective and story.
Captured across South India and the vibrant streets of Kolkata, the portfolio reflects the beauty of diversity, movement, and transformation. Kaleidoscope celebrates imperfection, resilience, and change—revealing how fragmented moments come together to create a rich and evolving visual narrative of life.
  • Multiple genres woven into one evolving visual language.
  • Shot across South India and Kolkata—movement, culture, and daily life.
  • A celebration of change, resilience, and imperfect moments.
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Short Film byAlen Shibu Kuriakose
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
CastAsiya, Vishnu, Nihal, Athira, Ajay, Aparna, Arshad, Adarsh, Akash & John
Duration10:49
LanguageMalayalam
TypeShort Film
Mere Pennukannal Hey
A comedy of errors where one wrong house turns a bride-meeting into chaos.
Mere Pennukannal Hey is a light-hearted comedy short film built around a simple mistake with hilarious consequences. When three friends set out to meet a bride-to-be for the first time, the hero accidentally lands at the wrong house—instantly setting off confusion.
What follows is a chain of misunderstandings, awkward encounters, and comic mishaps involving a lively set of characters, each adding to the fun. As the situation spirals out of control, the film delivers humour through sharp dialogue, energetic performances, and situational comedy.
Directed, written, shot, and edited by Alen Shibu Kuriakose, the film finds laughter in everyday mistakes and offers a cheerful viewing experience powered by a ten-member cast.
  • A comedy short film driven by misunderstandings and situational humour.
  • One wrong address triggers a fast-paced chain of comic mishaps.
  • Ensemble cast performance with sharp dialogue and lively energy.
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Photography byKeaton Lemos
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
GenreWildlife
TypePhotography Portfolio
Bara Mama (Mother Continent)
A wildlife photography portfolio from Kenya’s Maasai Mara—ten chapters, ten species, one tribute.
Bara Mama, meaning Mother Continent, is a wildlife photography portfolio dedicated to documenting the majestic animals of Africa as they exist in their natural habitat. Rather than seeking hidden narratives, the project focuses on honest observation and visual appreciation—created for fellow wildlife enthusiasts and inspired by a lifelong fascination with Africa and its conservation legacy.
Set primarily in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the portfolio is structured into ten chapters, each centred on a species—from lions and elephants to cheetahs, giraffes, and hyenas. Through these images, the work pays tribute to Africa’s rich biodiversity and enduring wildlife, while also reflecting a personal journey—an offering to a younger self who once dreamed of reaching this distant, remarkable land.
  • Wildlife portfolio rooted in honest observation and visual appreciation.
  • Ten chapters in Maasai Mara, each dedicated to a key species.
  • A tribute to biodiversity, conservation legacy, and personal ambition.
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Documentary bySurya N Sundaran
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPAgrah S Deth & Ajay Narayanan
Asst. DOPPavan Kumar
Duration23:01
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Kolkali
A documentary on rhythm, tradition, and the responsibility of preservation.
Kolkali traces the evolution of Kolkali, a traditional rhythmic art form rooted in collective movement, music, and cultural memory. Moving across regions and styles, the film explores how Kolkali has taken diverse forms while remaining anchored in shared tradition.
Beyond performance, the documentary turns its gaze toward the creative process behind the art. Viewers are invited into moments of choreography, song composition, and rehearsal, where performers negotiate tradition and innovation, blending inherited rhythms with contemporary expression. These behind-the-scenes observations reveal Kolkali not as a fixed form, but as a living practice shaped by imagination, discipline, and collaboration.
At its core, Kolkali is a tribute to the people who carry the rhythm forward; the teachers, elders, and young practitioners who see the art not merely as performance, but as responsibility. Through their voices and actions, the film delivers a quiet yet urgent message: this rhythmic legacy must not fade. It must be remembered, practiced, and passed on, so that the sound of the sticks, and the stories they carry continue to echo across generations.
  • The evolution of Kolkali across regional styles and performance traditions.
  • Behind-the-scenes creation: choreography, rehearsal, and song composition.
  • A tribute to preservation, passing rhythm and memory to the next generation.
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Documentary byHeet Dave
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Duration24:07
LanguageHindi, Malayalam
TypeDocumentary
Elephant Dilemma
A documentary on tradition, animal welfare, and ethical coexistence.
Elephant Dilemma examines the growing conflict between Kerala’s temple traditions and the welfare of elephants used in ceremonial practices. Rooted in centuries-old cultural customs, the film explores how changing social conditions, crowded environments, and rising stress have led to increasing safety concerns for both elephants and people.
Through observation and reflection, the documentary presents the debate surrounding the use of mechanical elephants as an alternative. It highlights concerns around animal welfare, the declining population of domesticated elephants, and the need for ethical solutions that respond to present-day realities.
Rather than taking sides, the film invites multiple perspectives—asking how Kerala can honour its cultural heritage while ensuring the safety, dignity, and coexistence of elephants and communities.
  • Temple traditions and the changing realities of elephant welfare.
  • Safety concerns, stress, and ethical questions around ceremonial use.
  • The debate on mechanical elephants and future coexistence.
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Short Film byHarikrishnan V
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
CastAnjaly S Pillai, Akash S, Raafi B, Ivin Joseph, Swathy Salim, Devadarsh P S & Adarsh Sreekumar
Duration13:10
LanguageMalayalam
TypeShort Film
Thread
A mystery short film where parallel stories intertwine into a chilling truth.
Thread opens in a quiet coffee shop, where Akhil waits anxiously for Aparna, unaware that their casual meeting will soon take an unexpected turn. As Aparna begins to narrate a story, the film shifts into a tense subplot set deep within a forest, following Sarah as she searches for her missing friend.
The stillness of the forest, marked by strange sounds and looming shadows, creates an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Meanwhile, the café conversation continues, quietly drawing the audience between two seemingly separate worlds.
As these narratives begin to mirror each other, the boundaries between fiction and reality blur. What begins as a simple story evolves into a chilling realisation, revealing the invisible ties that bind the characters together.
  • Parallel narratives unfolding between conversation and suspense.
  • A mystery driven by atmosphere, tension, and storytelling.
  • Invisible connections that link fiction with lived reality.
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DOPJoyal Joseph
Guided byAbin Alex
SingerEvugin Emmanuel
LyricsFr. Joseph Thekkummattathil OCD
Asst. DirectorMuhammed Nihal & Anandu V
Edited byVishnu S Girish
Trailer EditorArshad C B
Duration7:51
LanguageMalayalam
TypeSong
Kandu Njan
A Good Friday musical visual story on loss, remembrance, and renewal through faith.
Kandu Njan is a reflective musical visual narrative created for Good Friday, exploring themes of love, loss, faith, and quiet resilience. The story follows a mother and her two children as they struggle to cope with the absence of their father, with the mother becoming their source of strength through belief, grace, and unconditional love.
After the mother’s passing, grief overwhelms the siblings, leading the son to abandon his passion for songwriting. As Maundy Thursday approaches, the elder sister steps into a guiding role, holding onto memory, prayer, and the faith their mother embodied.
Through silence, remembrance, and music, the son begins to write again. Kandu Njan reveals how faith and family offer light and purpose, even in moments shaped by profound loss.
  • A Good Friday musical narrative on grief, faith, and renewal.
  • The bond of siblings shaped by remembrance and prayer.
  • Music as a path toward healing and hope.
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Documentary byAjinlal S
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPAdithya A
Asst. DOPHarikrishnan P K, Vineeth Kumar & Akash S
Duration10:12
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Naadan Panthukali
A documentary on Kerala’s native ball game, cultural memory, and revival efforts.
Naadan Panthukali explores Kerala’s traditional native ball game, tracing its origins from the ancient Thalapanthu Kali to its present form. Played barefoot on open grounds and governed by a unique set of innings, the sport reflects a rich blend of physical skill, strategy, and community tradition.
Beyond the game itself, the film examines the challenges threatening its survival—limited infrastructure, lack of formal recognition, and uncertain livelihoods for players. These pressures place a long-standing tradition at risk, even as interest continues in pockets across Kerala.
Through efforts such as the formation of the Kerala Native Ball Federation and the expansion of tournaments locally and internationally, the documentary highlights ongoing attempts to revive and sustain the sport. At its core, it reflects on cultural preservation—asking how traditional games can adapt, find support, and continue to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
  • Origins and evolution from Thalapanthu Kali to today’s Naadan Panthukali.
  • Rules, barefoot play, and the community tradition built around the sport.
  • Survival challenges and revival efforts through federations and tournaments.
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Short Film byMuhammed Nihal T K
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Asst. DOPAlen Shibu Kuriakose
LightingArshad C B
CastMahi K S & Ajay S Nair
Duration7:43
LanguageMalayalam
TypeShort Film
Praveham
A mystery thriller built on tension, shadows, and unfolding truth.
Praveham draws viewers into an atmosphere of suspense and uncertainty from its opening moments. The narrative unfolds through hidden motives, unsettling situations, and unexpected turns, gradually revealing layers of mystery that keep the audience engaged.
Driven by strong visual storytelling, the film uses careful framing, shadow-rich lighting, and restrained performances to heighten intrigue. Each moment adds to the growing tension, guiding the viewer deeper into the story’s ambiguity.
As the film progresses, revelations challenge initial perceptions and assumptions. With its tightly woven plot and controlled cinematic approach, Praveham demonstrates how mystery and suspense can be powerfully conveyed within a concise short film format.
  • A suspense-driven mystery thriller with layered storytelling.
  • Visual tension created through lighting, framing, and restraint.
  • A tightly controlled narrative leading to unexpected revelations.
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Documentary bySathish Kumar C R
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Duration5:07
LanguageTamil
TypeDocumentary
Matpandam
A documentary on pottery, tradition, and the transformation of clay.
Matpandam explores the ancient craft of pottery, tracing the journey of clay as it transforms into objects of everyday use and artistic expression. Beginning with the careful selection and preparation of raw clay, the film follows traditional techniques such as wheel throwing and hand-building, revealing the skill and patience required at every stage of the process.
Through moments of shaping, drying, firing, and glazing, the documentary highlights how artisans balance precision with creativity to produce both functional vessels and decorative forms.
More than a technical record, the film reflects on pottery as a cultural practice—one that connects daily life, artistic tradition, and human ingenuity across generations.
  • The journey of clay from raw material to finished form.
  • Traditional pottery techniques and artisanal skill.
  • Pottery as a living cultural and artistic practice.
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Documentary byAjil Joy
Guided byAbin Alex
Asst. DOPGokul Somarajan & Prajul C.K
Script & Voice OverMrinal Bhushan
Duration9:43
LanguageHindi
TypeDocumentary
Varanasi – The City of Moksha
A documentary on faith, everyday life, and lived spirituality in India’s oldest city.
Varanasi – The City of Moksha observes everyday life in one of India’s oldest living cities, where faith, ritual, and routine exist side by side. Moving through narrow gullies and along the banks of the Ganges, the film shifts attention away from monuments to focus on faces, gestures, and moments that define the city’s spiritual rhythm.
Known as the City of Moksha, Varanasi is believed to offer liberation from samsara. Through an honest visual approach, the documentary reflects how this belief continues to shape the lives of devotees, residents, and pilgrims who inhabit the city today.
Rather than romanticising mysticism, the film presents Varanasi as it is—layered, intense, and deeply human. It reveals how a place can communicate meaning beyond words, allowing the streets themselves to speak of faith, continuity, and lived spirituality.
  • Everyday life and spiritual rhythm within the streets of Varanasi.
  • Belief in moksha and its influence on residents, devotees, and pilgrims.
  • Varanasi portrayed as a lived, human space beyond myth and monument.
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Documentary byVasudev Vimal
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Asst. DOPHeet Dave, Alen Shibu, Vishnu S Girish & Prathamesh Mutekar
Duration6:24
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Mayooranirtham | The Art of Aksharanagari
A documentary on movement, script, and embodied language.
Mayooranirtham | The Art of Aksharanagari explores the connection between movement, script, and meaning within a classical art form where written language is expressed through rhythm, gesture, and disciplined practice.
Through focused visual storytelling, the documentary observes moments of training and performance, showing how letters move beyond the page to become expressive actions. Each gesture carries structure and intent, bringing language, body, and art into a single visual rhythm.
Rather than explaining the art in detail, the film invites viewers to experience its grace and cadence. It offers a quiet reflection on an art form sustained by patience, dedication, and cultural memory.
  • Aksharanagari as a dialogue between script, movement, and rhythm.
  • Training and performance as embodied expressions of written form.
  • An art practice shaped by discipline, patience, and cultural continuity.
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Short Film byPranav K K
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Asst. DirectorJobin Thomas
Asst. DOPKalpak S S
Sound RecordingMohammad Muhsin
CastVishnu Prakash, Mahalekshmi, Aaron Abin, Kishore & Jobin Thomas
Duration8:37
LanguageMalayalam
TypeShort Film
Upabodham
An awareness short film on memory, responsibility, and self-realisation.
Upabodham follows a young boy haunted by memories of his past, as moments from a previous incident resurface in his conscious mind. These memories force him to confront how a single action continues to shape his thoughts, emotions, and decisions.
Through quiet reflection and inner conflict, the film portrays the lasting influence of unresolved experiences and wrong choices. It reveals how the past silently weaves itself into the present, affecting one’s sense of direction and self.
Serving as a thoughtful reminder, Upabodham emphasises self-awareness, responsibility, and the power of realisation in shaping a more conscious and meaningful future.
  • An awareness-driven narrative centred on memory and inner conflict.
  • The lasting impact of past mistakes on present life.
  • A reflection on responsibility, self-awareness, and realisation.
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DOPKrishnathejes S
Guided byAbin Alex
LyricsFr. Joseph Thekkummattathil OCD
SingerSithara Krishnakumar
Duration4:56
LanguageMalayalam
TypeSong
Mattakkara Nadu
A musical tribute to the land, life, and spirit of Mattakkara.
Mattakkara Nadu is a musical visual story that celebrates the natural beauty, cultural spirit, and landscape of Mattakkara—one of the largest kara regions in Kottayam, Kerala. The song reflects the quiet harmony between nature, people, and place, drawing meaning from everyday life and shared memory.
Through music and imagery, the video captures scenic vistas, daily rhythms, and emotional connections that define Mattakkara as more than a geographical location. Rather than narration, the song allows visuals and melody to express belonging, pride, and continuity.
Presented as a heartfelt tribute to the land, Mattakkara Nadu honours the enduring beauty of Mattakkara and the lived experiences that shape its identity.
  • A musical visual story celebrating Mattakkara’s landscape and culture.
  • Nature, memory, and belonging expressed through song and imagery.
  • A tribute to place as lived experience rather than location.
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Documentary byPilli Govardhan
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Written & Directed bySurya N S
Assoc. DOPPranav Jose Narisetty
Asst. DirectorHarikrishnan P K
Asst. DOPSanjay Talla
Duration24:21
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Pannagam Thodu
A documentary on a river’s decline, community struggle, and the call for restoration.
Pannagam Thodu follows the journey of the Pannagam Stream, which originates in the Kanam region of Kottayam district and flows through six panchayats before joining the Meenachil River. Once known for its rich ecology, farming support, and cultural importance, the stream now faces serious threats from pollution, waste dumping, erosion, and poorly planned human interventions.
Filmed in and around Mattakkara, Chelloli, and Kanam, the documentary shows how frequent floods damage homes and crops during monsoons, while severe water shortages affect daily life in summer. These extremes reveal the fragile state of the stream and its direct impact on local communities.
The film also highlights local efforts such as cleaning initiatives and small tourism activities that offer hope for recovery. At its core, Pannagam Thodu stresses that protecting and restoring the stream requires collective responsibility, public awareness, and strong support from authorities to ensure its survival for future generations.
  • The ecological and cultural importance of the Pannagam Stream.
  • Floods, water scarcity, and the human cost of environmental neglect.
  • Community initiatives and the urgent need for long-term restoration.
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PRESENTED BY
Documentary byRohit Mathew
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPHarikrishnan P K
Asst. DOPPilli Govardhan & Pranav Jose Narisetty
Duration8:52
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Antaraalam
A contemplative documentary on ritual, identity, and the silence after divinity.
Antaraalam follows Murali Panikkar, a Theyyam performer from Kerala’s Malayan community, focusing not on the ritual itself but on the moment after it ends. Opening with the quiet act of unmasking, the film moves away from spectacle to observe the transition from divine embodiment to ordinary life.
In this antaraalam—the threshold—Murali exists between reverence and invisibility. Through subtle observation, the documentary reveals a stark paradox: worshipped as a god during performance, yet marginalised once the ritual concludes. As a member of a historically excluded caste entrusted with embodying divinity, his life reflects the tension between sacred authority and social denial.
Rather than documenting Theyyam itself, the film examines identity, dignity, and the silence that follows devotion. It asks what remains when the divine presence fades, and the man who carried it is left unseen.
  • The transition from ritual performance to ordinary life after Theyyam.
  • The paradox of sacred reverence and social marginalisation.
  • A reflection on identity, dignity, and the silence after devotion.
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Documentary byPavan Kumar Kilaparthi
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPNitish M
Duration7:03
LanguageTelugu
TypeDocumentary
Nakkula Mamidi
A documentary on isolation, access, and cultural resilience in a tribal village.
Nakkula Mamidi captures the lived reality of a remote tribal village in the Alluri Sitarama Raju District of Andhra Pradesh, where more than 300 people continue to live without a motorable road even decades after independence. Shot and edited by Pavan Kumar Kilaparthi, the film follows villagers as they walk kilometres to access ration supplies, healthcare, and local markets.
The absence of road connectivity deeply affects education, healthcare, and emergency response—often placing pregnant women and the elderly at serious risk. These everyday journeys reveal how infrastructure gaps translate into human vulnerability.
At the same time, the documentary highlights the village’s cultural strength. Through festivals such as Itikula Pandaga, Shanku Deva Festival, Tokku Pandaga, and the Festival of Seeds, the film celebrates a community rooted in tradition, agriculture, and collective pride.
  • Life without road access and the daily struggle for basic necessities.
  • Impact on healthcare, education, and emergency response.
  • Cultural resilience expressed through indigenous festivals and traditions.
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Documentary byArjun J Nair
Guided byAbin Alex
Assoc. DOPThushar V S
Duration10:01
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Padayani Niramezhuth
A documentary on ritual art, ecology, and the life cycle of the Kolam.
Padayani Niramezhuth examines the Kolam-making tradition of Padayani as an ecological, artistic, and philosophical practice rooted in Kerala’s ritual culture. Moving beyond performance, the film situates the Kolam as a cyclical process that connects material, belief, and environment.
Crafted from biodegradable areca palm sheaths (kamukin paala) and natural pigments derived from charred mango leaves, laterite soil, turmeric, and the palm’s own textures, the Kolam embodies a visual language drawn directly from the land. Through inherited techniques, these organic materials transform into divine manifestations such as Yakshi, Kalan, and Bhadrakali—living expressions of devotion and collective memory.
Central to the documentary is the concluding act of Padayani, where the Kolam, after performance, is returned to the earth to decompose naturally. In this gesture, the film reflects on impermanence, renewal, and the ethical relationship between ritual practice and the environment.
  • Kolam-making as an ecological and philosophical ritual practice.
  • Natural materials and pigments drawn directly from the landscape.
  • The ritual cycle of creation, performance, and return to the earth.
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Directed byAlwin Binu
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
DOPPranav K K
Written byVishnu Prakash
Assoc. DOPAdarsh V
Asst. DOPMuhammad Muhsin & Adithya
Duration8:23
LanguageMalayalam
TypeShort Film
Nirabhedam (നിറഭേദം)
A short film on social prejudice, childhood vulnerability, and silent warning signs.
Nirabhedam is set around a small village tea shop, where casual conversations and social judgments quietly shape fear and misunderstanding. The story follows Chandrika, a hardworking mother whose concerns about her son begin to grow amid everyday prejudice and dismissive attitudes.
The focus shifts to her son Kichu, a schoolboy who is gradually drawn into inhalant substance abuse through peer influence and misinterpretation at school. What begins as curiosity soon turns into a dangerous struggle that threatens his future.
Through Kichu’s journey, the film highlights the impact of social bias, the hidden risks faced by children, and the importance of timely care, awareness, and guidance in protecting young lives.
  • Social prejudice and its quiet influence on family and community.
  • The hidden dangers of inhalant addiction among children.
  • The need for early awareness, care, and intervention.
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Documentary byHarikrishnan V K
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Duration4:25
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
The Legacy of Aranmula Kannadi
A documentary on heritage craft, devotion, and a living artistic legacy.
The Legacy of Aranmula Kannadi explores the rare craft and cultural heritage behind the famed Aranmula mirror. Rooted in a tradition passed down through the Vishwakarma family for over five centuries, the film reveals how a closely guarded metal alloy and meticulous handcrafting process continue to shape one of Kerala’s most treasured art forms.
Moving between mythology, history, and practice, the documentary traces the making of the mirror—from clay molds and metal casting to polishing and framing—highlighting the patience, skill, and devotion involved at every stage.
More than an object of beauty, the Aranmula mirror emerges as a symbol of cultural identity, artistic legacy, and living tradition sustained across generations.
  • The five-century-old Vishwakarma tradition behind Aranmula Kannadi.
  • The guarded alloy and meticulous handcrafting process.
  • Aranmula mirror as a symbol of cultural identity and continuity.
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Documentary byThushar V S
Guided byAbin Alex & Anu Joseph
Assoc. DOPArjun J Nair
Duration7:01
LanguageMalayalam
TypeDocumentary
Beyond Cages
A contemplative documentary on captivity, care, and coexistence.
Beyond Cages is a sensitive Malayalam documentary that explores life beyond visible and invisible boundaries, reflecting on freedom, confinement, and coexistence through an observational visual approach.
The film reveals Kerala’s first modern zoological park at Puthur, Thrissur—developed and managed by the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department—as it reimagines animal habitats in place of the old Thrissur Zoo. Moving quietly through spaces and moments, the documentary allows expressions, environments, and interactions to speak without overt narration.
With restrained visual language and thoughtful editing, Beyond Cages encourages reflection on the emotional and ethical dimensions of captivity and care. It invites viewers to look past physical enclosures and consider deeper relationships between humans, spaces, and the lives they influence.
  • Observational reflections on freedom, confinement, and coexistence.
  • Kerala’s first modern zoological park as a site of ethical inquiry.
  • Visual storytelling driven by composition, pacing, and atmosphere.
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