Kuwait Tamil Sangam is celebrating its 10th year. As a part of the celebration, A Short Film contest was conducted at Indian Community School (ICSK) Senior School, Salmiya on 24th September 2015. Around 400 plus Tamil people attended the program . Mrs. Lakshmi Ramakrishnan (Director/Actress) and Mr. Balaji Mohan (Director) who flew from india exclusively for this program were the Judges for the Short film contest.
KTS Committee received 8 Short films from the Contestants and were screened in wide LED screen
List of the Short films Contestants and the Title of short film are as follows:
1. Mrs Mythili Rajendrakannan 90/10
2. Mrs Maharam & Mrs Valli Sakthivel Idaiveli
3. Mr. Maniyarasu & Mrs.Vijayalakshmi Natpin Punidham
4. Mr. Venkatesan KaiPesi
5. Mr. Shahul Marabupizhai
6. Mr. Sadagopan Mudhal Paadam
7. Mr. Muthukumaran Easythuvam (Easy Thathuvam)
8. Mr. Parthiban Raybon
Each film was unique in its own way. All the films displayed on screen were very much lively and it had coincidences in our lives too. There was an overwhelming response from the members who were watching the short films. KTS members applauded the KTS Committee for providing such a contest (unique) in a entertainment way
Judges were very much astonished by the initiative and talent the contestants’ have put on towards the short film. After each film was displayed on Screen, the corresponding short film’s director along with their crew was called on-stage. Judges interacted with the film makers about the working experiences for their short film. Contestants of the short film felt very happy and thanked KTS for providing such a stage to exhibit their talents. Spectators /Judges expressed their great time watching the talents of the Contestants on-screen.
Pooja Varshini Raja compered the event interestingly and was loved by all.
10th and higher secondary scholars of KTS children were awarded during the event
M/s Eagle Burgmann, M/s Flowserve, M/s Jamaheer and M/s Green super market Naser Ali were the sponsors of this event .
New udhayam restaurant served delicious Briyani.
Brief review of the films :
1. 90/10 -> This film is based on the 90/10 Principle. i.e., 10% of life is made up of what happens to you . 90% of life is decided by how you react. This principle has to be followed by us all to lead a peaceful life. Spectators/Judges felt the same instances had happened to them as well. There were lots of applauses for the movie.
2. Idaiveli -> This film was taken in a comedy manner and daily happening between Husband and wife. The Hall was filled with laughter for each frame in the short film. The crowd enjoyed the movie.
3. Natpin Punidham -> As the name suggests, the film talks about the importance of friendship. The film has portrayed , how the children of this age are addicted to electronic gadgets. And if they continue to be playing with the electronic gadgets they are going to lose real fun with friends. Judges/spectators enjoyed the acting of children.
4. Kaipesi -> This film talks about the Old parents who are anxiously waiting for their son(who is in abroad) to call them over phone and talk. Strong bonding of parents towards their son is shown in the film. Movie was heart-touching. Audiences/Judges were spell bound by the movie.
5. Marabu Pizhai -> This film talks about the children’s behavior. Message of the film is that Child should not be blamed for what he/she does and everything happens because of DNA. Film was taken in a comical way. Judges/Spectators enjoyed the movie.
6. Mudhal Paadam -> The film tells about the first lesson a student should be taught before studying the academics – “Learn to grow your own garden for vegetables that we eat”. This film had a social message to all the young generation. Younger generation will know how difficult it is to grow a vegetable and they won’t be wasting the food also. This film is thought provoking.
7. Easythuvam ->This Film leaves a message to the parents about how to groom their child. A simple message told in a crisp manner. Acting of the Parents and child was applauded by the judges.
8. Ray-Bon -> This is an easy go film of a street cleaning guy who is very much fond of buying a Ray-Bon class and how he transformed himself. The film had entertainment, sentiment, friendship aspects in it. Judges/Spectators enjoyed the movie.
Results announcement by the Judges were as follows: