Friendly visit

“Friendly Visit” unfolds as a gripping thriller, following Nero’s visit to his estranged friend Alec. However, the reunion takes a sinister turn when Nero realizes Alec is injured and concealing his face. Amidst an uneasy conversation about their shared past and mutual friend Priya, Nero senses something amiss. Doubts arise, leading him to suspect that the person before him isn’t Alec but an imposter. As the unsettling truth unravels, Nero faces a challenging decision, forced to weigh his own safety against the well-being of his friend, adding an intense layer to the suspenseful narrative.

Director Biography – Siddarth Nair

Siddarth Nair, a filmmaker hailing from South Asia and currently based in Toronto, discovered his passion for visual arts in Kerala, India. Proficient in digital art, photography, and filmmaking, Siddarth pursued his cinematic journey in Canada, earning a BFA in Film Production from York University in 2012. Specializing in South Asian narratives, his films have gained acclaim at various festivals. Notably, his high school documentary, “High School – Hip-Hop,” represented Canada at the THIMUN film festival in Qatar. At York, Siddarth wrote and directed three fiction films showcased in multiple festivals. Presently, he’s immersed in a lifestyle cooking series and completing post-production for “CAYATE” (2023). Siddarth independently produced and directed “FRIENDLY VISIT” (2022) and “REVERIE” (2022). Acknowledged for his creativity, Siddarth is a recipient of the CAC Research & Creation grant for his project “CHASING CURRY.” Alongside filmmaking, he freelances as a video-content creator, contributing narratives, commercials, music videos, and social media content for various startups and established companies.

Director Statement

“With “Friendly Visit,” I wanted to create a thrilling and suspenseful story that would keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The film centers around the character of Nero, who visits his estranged friend Alec, only to find that Alec’s face is covered due to an accident. As Nero begins to suspect that the person he’s talking to is not Alec, but an imposter, he is forced to make a difficult decision that ultimately puts his own safety against that of his friend.

This film was a quick and exciting project for me and my crew, as we were eager to get back to shooting after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the difficulties we faced in sourcing equipment and finding a suitable location, we were determined to make the most of the resources we had and bring this small story to life. The process of creating this film was a great exercise for us before we worked on something a bit bigger in scale, and we enjoyed the opportunity to workshop and develop the project. Despite some struggles during post-production, we are proud of the end result and the film that we have created.

I was drawn to this story because of its compelling premise and the opportunity it presented to explore themes of identity and friendship. The film’s tension-filled atmosphere and unexpected twists and turns help to keep viewers engaged and guessing until the very end.

Overall, “Friendly Visit” is a film that I hope will both entertain and engage audiences, leaving them with plenty to think about long after the credits roll.

Friendly visit

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