Arunachalam Vaidyanathan’s ‘Shot Boot Three’ wins top award in Seoul, South Korea
At a time when south Indian films are rocking the Pan-Indian market, the yet to be released Tamil film “Shot Boot Three” wins the top prize at ICAFF, Seoul, South Korea. We all know that South Korean films have a great fan following in Tamil Nadu. Some of their films have even been remade into Tamil, looks like it’s time to return the favor.
It would not be an overstatement if we were to say that South Korea is the pet companion capital of the world. It gives the film producers great pride to be recognized by the International Companion Animal Film Festival, which is the first ever festival dedicated to Companion animals. It has been ongoing since 2016, and this is the first Indian film to win the top prize in this festival since its inception.
Animals are not only pets, but are now considered family or life companions, so this film festival celebrates the friendships and love we have for our “furry fellows.”
Here is the citation given by the festival committee to the director:
- A really great film with a wholesome and healthy story.
- It is refreshing to be able to witness an Indian film about children and dogs.
- The cinematography is excellent
- The theme of the movie goes well with the heart (objective, purpose) of our ICAFF film festival and it was an unanimous decision by all judges to give you this prize
The award ceremony will be held on October 7-9th. The award includes a cash prize, certificate and a trophy. Arunachalam Vaidyanathan plans to travel and receive the award in person.
Arunachalam Vaidyanathan says, “Am delighted to know from the festival director regarding the top most recognition. Shot Boot Three is a miracle unfolded in front of my eyes along with my wonderful team. We are grateful for this recognition and l sincerely thank my entire production team, cast and crew for the strong belief and conviction in this journey!’.
Shot Boot Three is an upcoming feature film starring Sneha, Venkat Prabhu, Yogi Babu, Sivaangi (Cook with Comali) and four kids along with a Golden retriever dog ‘Max’. Kailash Heet, Praniti (Super singer), Vedanth and Poovaiyar(‘Master’ fame) are the kids who play leading roles in this family friendly film. The music is composed by Veena Maestro Rajesh Vaidya, Cinematography by Sudarshan Srinivasan and Editing by Barath Vikraman. The movie’s post production is over and started to make festival rounds and first being, the above mentioned ICAFF, South Korea.
