Thanjavur
The Commissionerate of Tourism formulates policies, improves tourism facilities and implements programmes for the development of the tourism sector in the state.
The idea was to develop a set of fifteen videos for one destination to promote it as a tourism hotspot. The videos were based on different themes in the same region such as temples, crafts, art, textiles, food, people, and places of historical importance.
Direction : Aakash Selvan
Cinematography : Aakash Selvan and Pradeep Shivaji
Music : Akshay Akayy
Editing : Aakash Selvan and Bharath Kumar
Adventure Tourism
Tamil Nadu is known for its’s temples, culture and food but is never recognised as an adventure destination.
The idea was change the narrative of how Tamil Nadu is presented to the world as a tourism destination. Eight people who live in Tamil Nadu and are working towards developing an adventure sport were chosen and their stories were brought to life.
Direction : Aakash Selvan
Cinematography : Aakash Selvan and Anand GK
Music : Neeraj Msg
Editing : Dev Abishek
Balloon Festival
The Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival is a three day carnival that has participating pilots and balloons from all over the world.
The objective was to come with a event highlight video with a twist, that included FPV shots of the balloons and the performances with a perspective of how the people of Coimbatore were delighted during the event.
Direction : Aakash Selvan
Cinematography : Dev Abishek, Pradeep Shivaji, Ajai AL
FPV Pilot : Arjun CA
Editing : Dev Abishek
Jallikattu Festival
Jallikattu ( Bull Embracing ) has gained recognition and popularity over the years, but there was not a single film documentation about the sport that is spread over three days in different villages.
The idea was to develop three films for the three days that the sport is conducted and a single documentary video that explains the cultural significance and the love for the bulls and the sport in Tamil Nadu.
Direction : Aakash Selvan
Cinematography : Aakash Selvan, Dev Abishek and Pradeep Kumar
Music : Neeraj Msg
Editing : Surya Swaminathan
Aringar Anna Zoological Park
The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, commonly known as Vandalur Zoo spans over 1,500 acres, making it one of the largest zoos in South Asia.
The objective was to bring a sense of the jungle as all animals lived within large enclosures.
Direction : Aakash Selvan
Cinematography : Bharath Kumar and Aakash Selvan
Editing : Bharath Kumar and Aakash Selvan