Bahuparak, a Kannada film, took a unique approach to its opening title credits, using minimalist design to subtly convey the core message and tone of the film.
Total Khanna Da!
Total Khanna da!, short that humorously addresses the Kannada language debate, emphasizing inclusivity culture of Kannada and its people. Cast: Puneeth Amarnath, Sanjana Burli, Soundarya Nagaraj, Joshua Ranglong Writer, Director: Puneeth Amarnath DOP: S J Nitil Krishna, Rojor J Manathoor Editor: Akshay P Rao Music: Aparajith Sris Assistant Director: Dhanush N Swamy Assistant DOP: Suprith Makeup: Prasad Makeover Costumes: S J Nitil Krishna Sound Assistant: Jobin Johnson Light Assistant: Manju, Chandru, Faaz Art Director: Suprith T P Line Producer: Hariprasad Location & Hospitality: Taiga Drink & Dine, Shivshankar S, Narasimha Swamy L Producer: Puneeth Amarnath, Hariprasad (Trivarga Productions), S J Nitil Krishna (Trikon Films)
We, the people (2023)
“We, the People”, a short film that celebrates the indomitable spirit of the country’s citizens, set during a national lockdown implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19 in India. The film sensitively portrays the hardships faced by migrant workers and families in villages and small towns who relied on their income, amidst the stress caused by the pandemic and the challenges within the system. Cast: Abhinandan H S Iyengar Cinematographer: Hritish N Make-up: Tushara Assistant Director: Shakthi Prasad Writer, Editor, Director: Puneeth Amarnath
Break the Sthreeotype: Include (2020)
Break the Sthreeotype: Include, a short film that spotlights the importance of cultural integration for the third gender, particularly those who have chosen to identify as women. The film encourages embracing diversity and acceptance to ‘include’ and break the sthree-o-type! ( Sthree, English translation : Woman ) Storytellers: Prakash Rai, Ramesh Aravind, Jogi, Vijay Raghavendra, Shalini, Vijay Suriya, RJ Nethra, Sunil Rao, Hitha Chandrashekar, Rohit Bhanuprakash, Vikas Negiloni, AM Prakash, Gowri Dattu, Arunkumar, Aravind Kaushik, Pradeep Varma, Aravind Iyer, Sathish Sastry, Vasanth Shetty, Kiran Kaverappa, Shamitha Malnad , Ramkrishna Bellur, Sparsha RK, Rohit Bhat, Ganesh Karanth, Rakesh Raaj, Ram Manjjonnath, Rakesh Maiya, Anup Maiya, Asha Dwarakanth, Mekhala Kulkarni. Cast: Sudharani, Kaajal, Leela Gowda, Mudra, Anagha Kashyap, Sharanya Editor: Varun Goli Cinematographer: Kabir Manav Gaffer: Prakyath Narayan Associate Cinematographer: Nithin K B Camera Assistants: Gangadhar, Bheema M J Make-up: Meenakshi Associate Directors: Anagha Kashyap, Anup Simha Sound Design: Ashitha Location: Prayog Studio Production Manager: Hariprasad Producer: Puneeth Amarnath Writer, Director: Puneeth Amarnath
Break the Sthreeotype: Move (2020)
Break the Sthreeotype : Move, a short film that spotlights the internal conflicts of women as they contend with societal and personal expectations, particularly the pressure to appear ideal before making important life decisions. The film embraces the idea to take a step to “move” forward and break the sthree-o-type! ( Sthree, English translation : Woman ) Cast: Bhoomi Shetty Editor: Varun Goli Cinematographer: Kabir Manav Gaffer: Prakyath Narayan Associate Cinematographer: Nithin K B Camera Assistants: Gangadhar, Bheema M J Make-up: Meenakshi Associate Directors: Anagha Kashyap, Anup Simha Production Manager: Hariprasad Location: Prayog Studio Producer: Puneeth Amarnath Writer, Director: Puneeth Amarnath
‘Work from Home’ Manager (2020, 2021)
‘Work from Home’ Manager is a one-man comedy series of a corporate team manager. Amid the Covid19 lockdown in India, he conducts team meetings from his home, resulting in hilarious situations and interactions with imaginary characters representing his team. Work from Home – Season 1: Writer, Actor, Director: Puneeth Amarnath