Project Details
Overview
Kagaj Ki Chidiya is a short film project created to celebrate the spirit of Uttarayan, the famous kite festival of Gujarat. The film captures the cultural essence of kite flying while highlighting the artisans and small traders who sustain the kite industry. Through a blend of direction, cinematography, and voiceover storytelling, the project brings forth the unseen horizons of Ahmedabad and the traditions that shape the festival.
Objectives
- Capture the cultural vibrancy of the Uttarayan Kite Festival through cinematic storytelling.
- Blend concept, direction, and cinematography to highlight Gujarat’s kite-making community.
- Use visuals and voiceovers to showcase the artisans’ craft and its role in boosting the local economy.
- Present Ahmedabad’s unseen perspectives and traditions with authenticity and emotion.
Category
Short Film
Client
Social Coffee
Year
2021
MY ROLE
Concept & Direction Cinematography Script Collaboration Editing & Mixing