Talent Scope

Matter of minutes

Dec 30th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Talent Scope

MALATHI RANGARAJAN
Two shorts, aptly titled ‘Future’ and ‘Minutes,’ and each running to about 20 minutes, were screened at the AVM Studio complex recently. The enthusiasm of the crew was palpable. Bustling about the premises they were intently observing the reactions of the audience.
“We are glad that we’ve been able to get a packed house here. […]



Reality of the myth

Dec 30th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Talent Scope

NITA SATHYENDRAN

A group of techies try their hand at filmmaking.

All of us were novices, but we learnt on the job
 

Murder mystery: A scene from ‘The Myth.’ There is a popular myth that the main deity in the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple floats on the sea, just like Lord Vishnu floats on the mythical Palazhi. Eight […]



The Kabir legacy

Nov 15th, 2008 | By editor | Category: Talent Scope

Kausallya Santhanam
 “O servant , where dost thou seek Me?
Lo! I am beside thee.
I am neither in temple nor in mosque…”
Kabir, the mystic poet and singer-saint of the 15th century, is regarded by many as the best icon for our troubled times. Brought up in the home of Muslim weavers in the holy city of Benaras, […]