I Love Newyork - article by Arun Vaidyanathan

An article by Arun Vaidyanathan in Indian Express.

The Seance poster!

Asian American Institute Screens Arun's Short film in Chicago!

Excerpts from the press release

Asian American Institute Announces
2006 Milestone Honorees

CHICAGO--The Asian American Institute (AAI) will host its annual Milestone Awards Benefit on Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mid-America Club located at 200 East Randolph, 80th floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

"The annual Awards Benefit is a great celebration of leaders within the Asian American community," said Tuyet Le, Executive Director of AAI. This annual event gives the public an opportunity to meet and celebrate with Asian Pacific American (APA) community supporters and leaders.

Mia Park, the Mistress of Ceremonies of the event and eclectic artist, and an Asian American independent film- Thaniyoru Manidhanukku, by writer/ director Arun Vaidyanthan are just some of the highlights of this year’s annual benefit. The Milestone Makers/Awardees of 2006 are Apna Ghar (Our Home), First Asian American domestic violence organization in the Midwest; Abdul Malik Mujahid, President and Director of Sound Vision Foundation Inc.; Linda Yu, Anchor and Reporter, ABC 7 News.

AAI proudly announces Anheuser-Busch, ComEd and Harris Bank as Pioneer Sponsors and ABC 7, Baker & McKenzie, BP Amoco, and McDonald’s, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, as Groundbreaking sponsors.


For more details, Please visit 'Asian American Institute'

Exile Award at Vimbam, London

Br(a)illiant was awarded as the Best Exile movie in recently concluded London 'Vimbam' Film festival. I have updated the gallery with lot of new photos which were taken during film festivals.

'As you wish' in LowerEastSide FilmFestival 2005

'As you wish' is honoured with 'Official Selection in LowerEastSideFilmFestival', 2005 and the Screening details are available at LESFF website. My movie is going to be screened on Nov 9th, Wednesday at 6:00 P.M.

The Venue is
The Delancey
168 Delancey Street
J,M,Z,F trains to Delancey / Essex Streets

I still remember the harsh cold during our shooting days and 'Hats Off' to the Crew,dedicated Rick,Selena and Al Sotomayor. Hard work will be honoured sooner or later, Thanks to my family and 'As you wish' Crew!

'Stinking Cigar' in ManiaTV

Its ManiaTV time again.
ManiaTV is going to telecast my movie 'Stinking Cigar' under 'Too short for hollywood'. The following dates are announced for the broadcast and you can check ManiaTV on those dates.
Nov 3rd, 11th, 19th, and 23rd, and then Dec 2nd, and 10th.This is my third movie which is going to be telecasted on ManiaTV..That's Sweet!

Thaniyoru Manidhanukku - Tamil Short Film

Till this point of time, I have done either English or Silent short films...'Thaniyoru Manidhanukku', was my first attempt in Tamil (Indian Language,My Mother tongue) Short film. Actually, my original plan was to shoot a different script which is 25 mins length but due to lack of time, I went for this three minutes little short film.

Nanda, who I came to know through his Singing talents and also with enormous experience in Entertainment business worked as a Cinematographer and editor in this film. His daughter Divya, who is a classical dancer and singer did the lead role. Veera assisted us in Cinematography and we shot the whole movie in Nanda's home.

I had the whole story board done and Nanda bought a little Dolly for this movie especially. While the shooting was about to start, the professional halogen lights whatever we were about to use for lighting burst off. That didn't stop us though...Veera went to a nearby store, bought some powerful white lights and it worked fine. Divya did the takes easily and her dancing skill came to her rescue,We finished the whole shooting in just three hours.

During post production, Nanda unfortunately fell ill and got admitted in the hospital. Thank God, he had a rought cut which I picked it up and edited by myself so that we would submit film to the festivals on time. Srikanth, did a awesome job in background score and came back with a mockery kinda music in just one day. Final package was ready and I did submit to two festivals. For our hardwork and efforts, it got selected in both the festivals.

IAAC has a small write up about the movie and myself, click this link to read the same and you can buy tickets for the same at this link.