The Call of the Taro

A model, who is also a tarot reader, travels to the mysterious ruins of Hampi to meet her former self, an Indian Princess.

Director: Ajitesh Sharma

Apart from being a screenwriter & filmmaker, Ajitesh Sharma has been a Scientist & Corporate Professional in past. His first short 'Visible Bra Straps', was a pioneer film from India and was selected & awarded at 24 international film festivals. It was also nominated by Indian Government as an Official Indian entry to Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2011 at Brisbane, the Oscar equivalents in Asia Pacific. Shorts International, which is the exclusive buyer of all Oscar Nominated Short films, later acquired the worldwide distribution rights of the film, the first Indian film to be acquired by them. World Premiered at International Director’s Lounge Berlin 2013, SWEN is his first feature. It has started international festival circuit with awards and selections at Mexico, USA, Germany, Greece, South Africa, and India. Ajitesh has shot fashion films and music videos across the globe and his fashion films have been regular part of international fashion events in Miami, London, Cape Town, Los Angeles and other such destinations, in past.

Specifications

Film Type:Short
Genres:Fashion, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime:4 minutes 15 seconds
Completion Date:May 12, 2015
Production Budget:15,000 USD
Country of Origin:India
Country of Filming:India
Film Language:English