Filmi 21!
Filmi Toronto’s South Asian Film Festival Celebrating 21 Years!
December 9th-10th, 2023
21st Filmi: Toronto’s South Asian film festival
Harbourfront Centre
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Adira, grappling with heightened emotions and impulsiveness after a recent heart-wrenching breakup, endeavors to salvage remnants of a relationship that has already slipped away. Unbeknownst to her, a delightful surprise awaits, reshaping her outlook and infusing holiday cheer into her home. “On Christmas Day” delves into the realm of mental health, intricately weaving a tale that spotlights the affectionate connection between a mother and daughter. Breaking away from stereotypical South Asian family dialogues, the film introduces refreshing conversations.
Director Biography Natasha Krishnan
Natasha Krishnan (Actress/Director/Screenwriter/Producer)
Website: https://www.n-tertainment.ca/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7607838/
Adira, emotional and impulsive due to a recent breakup that leaves her heartbroken. Trying to save what’s left of something that is already far gone. Little does she know that she has a sweet surprise coming her way that will change her perspective and lighten the holiday mood around her house. ‘On Christmas Day’ highlights the topic of mental health while capturing a loving bond between a mother and daughter. The film breaks stereotypical conversations that we
normally see in a South Asian family dynamic.
Natasha Krishnan is from the South of India, born in Kerala, and brought up in the Middle East, Kuwait. She moved to Toronto, Canada at the age of fifteen. Today, Natasha is a filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, and working actress in Toronto. Her directorial debut film ‘Stay Connected’ (2020) garnered multiple awards in the film festival circuit, some of which include ‘Best Spiritual Film’ at Montreal Independent Film Festival and the ‘Award of Excellence’ at the One-Reeler Short Film Fest. ‘Stay Connected is currently streaming on Indieflix. Since then, she has written, directed, and produced films such as ‘Dosa’ (2021), a mini thriller/sci-fi; ‘The Algorithm’ (2021), a romantic thriller short which premiered at Cineplex, and received much acclaim at Hamilton and Toronto International Short Film Festival. Moreover, she won the ‘Best Director’ award at Reale Film Festival. Her recent film ‘On Christmas Day’ was nominated for Best Drama & she was nominated for the Best Actress performance award at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. She further received an honourable mention for ‘Best Actress’ at Independent Shorts Awards. Natasha Krishnan uses her emotional intelligence and curiosity to push creative boundaries and challenge societal norms by portraying stories in the most authentic way possible.
She made a leap into her career as an actress in 2015 and continues to hone her craft. Her recent work includes the thriller series on Paramount+, ‘Rabbit Hole’; ‘Metamorphosis’, a horror thriller directed by Alex Smoot; Netflix film titled ‘Wedding Season’ directed by Tom Dey; and the biographic film ‘Percy vs Goliath’ directed by Clark Johnson starring Christopher Walken. Playback recently announced her as a series lead on the upcoming show titled ‘Potluck Ladies’ by creator and producer, Shazia Javed.
Outside of film and TV, she shares a passion for dance. Her artistic journey started off with theater plays and stage performances. In 2012, she showcased her love for dance on the National television show named ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ and was a finalist. She’s performed for Pan Am Olympic Games (2015) opening ceremonies with Cirque Du Soleil and Toronto Raptors basketball games amongst many others.
Director Biography Prasanna Paul
Website: http://www.paulbrosfx.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5206446/
Prasanna Paul is a Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Canada. Prasanna developed an interest in filmmaking at a young age. After studying film production at Toronto Film School, he made his first short film ‘Olivia’ (2013), which is based on true events by critically acclaimed American author, Jack Ketchum. Oliva gained international recognition with its festival runs and tackling major awards including ‘Best Picture’ in Greece’s Roots Film Festival.
After Olivia, Prasanna went on to write, direct, and produce films such as ‘Be My Gallows’ (2018), a horror film which centers around a waitress, ‘Sanctorum’ (2020), a post-apocalyptic
sci-fi film, and ‘Dosa’ (2021), a mini sci-fi thriller.
challenge societal norms and delve into the depths of human emotions. His exploration of the human/A.I psyche continues in “Madeline”. “Gently as She Goes” showcases his flair for crafting emotionally resonant musicals of south Asian classical dance/music and western folklore, evoking a range of emotions through captivating melodies. ‘Stay Connected’, a film that he co-produced is now streaming on Indieflix. Prasanna’s penchant for pushing creative boundaries is evident in ‘The Algorithm’ (2021), a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between technology and humanity. He won the ‘Best Director’ award at Reale Film Festival and was showcased at Hamilton and Toronto Shorts International Film Festival. Furthermore, his recent dramatic short film titled ‘On Christmas Day’ was nominated for ‘Best Drama’ at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. Prasanna’s passion for filmmaking has led him to work towards his upcoming feature film titled ‘Sanctorum’.
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