Bengaluru based filmmaker Prataya Saha was elated when his film ‘The Newly Weds’ was picked up by Disney+Hotstar. Not only this, the platform recently collaborated with Whistling Woods’ International for streaming entertaining and thought-provoking short films on Disney+Hotstar.
For Prataya Saha, it brings a sense of achievement for the community of independent filmmakers in the city. The film has been written and produced by Anshulika Kapoor under her banner Red Polka Productions.
The story of the film follows a newly married couple that lives in an urban Indian city and are tech savvy. The couple has all the feels of romance but there’s something that is hindering their relationship. And that something is none other than technology and digital devices.
With the ever growing addiction for technology people have forgotten the real meaning of connection and this is what the film has tried to capture in its essence. The filmmaker Saha hopes that his film helps people realise the importance of face-to-face conversations and the need to disconnect to connect.
Starring kannada actors Suvin Valson and Mahesh Gowda, the film was shot just before lockdown 1.0. It had a very limited budget but the hard work and dedication had no limitations. It finally paid off when the film got over 10,000 views on social media and eventually the big OTT deal with Disney+Hotstar.
This initiative of the Disney backed OTT platform is a major push for small, independent Indian filmmakers and will encourage the likes of them to come forward and showcase their talent.
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