little wings
about
The First Place recipient of the most recent IRSFF competition was Naveen Mu (India) with his story, originally titled ‘A Fool’s Paradise’. Naveen’s unique & touching story on the springs of hope emerging from the household of a bitter old couple isolated in the wilderness was filmed on the outskirts of Tamil Nadu, India and is currently playing at esteemed world film festivals with its new title “LITTLE WINGS”. The short film features editing and music by popular Tamil cinema names Philomin Raj (Vikram, Kaithi) and Santhosh Dhayanidhi, respectively. The film won the BEST SHORT FILM award at the 14th International Documentary & Short Film Festival of Kerala. Little Wings was also the only Tamil language short film to be selected by the 53rd International Film Festival of India in Goa as part of the Indian Panorama program.
details
Title: LITTLE WINGS
Director/Writer: Naveen Mu
Co-Producers: Dilani Rabindran (VFP Inc.), Rajumurugan R (Comrade Talkies)
Production Country: India, Canada
Language: Tamil
Status: To be released in 2024
In the Press:
LITTLE WINGS Review in the North East Film Journal
LITTLE WINGS wins Best Film at the Shades International Short Film Festival 2023, announcement by Revathi
LITTLE WINGS Review in Film Threat Movie Guide
LITTLE WINGS Article by the Press Information Bureau
Official Selections:
Regina International Film Festival & Awards
Nominee, Best International Short
International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto
14th International Documentary & Short Film Festival of Kerala
WINNER, Best Short Film (Fiction)
Chicago South Asian Film Festival
Runner Up, Best Short Film (Fiction)
53rd International Film Festival of India, Indian Panorama
Only Tamil film selected for Indian Panorama in 53rd edition
Beyond Borders Feminist Film Festival
Shades International Short Film Festival (Pannayur - Kerala)
WINNER, Best Short Film
WINNER Best Actress (Short Film)
Habitat Film Festival (Delhi)
New York Indian Film Festival
Nominated, Best Short Film
Stills from “Little Wings” - directed by Naveen Mu