Nikon Film and Photo Contest 2024-2025 Short Film Competition Super-Short Film Category
Excellence Award
Shiuli - the one who still knows
Anindya Sundar Basu
India
Story
Dawn climber, the Shiuli ascends. His hands speak what ancestors knew. While the village sleeps, sap flows. From tree to sweet gold, dignity rises with each climb.
Comment
We’re honoured that “Shiuli” resonated with the jury. This story of a Shiuli’s quiet labour in rural Bengal is our tribute to unseen hands that rise before the sun, carrying the wisdom of the land. If it inspires even one person to see everyday lives with deeper respect, we’ve done justice to the theme. This film is the result of long travel, early mornings, and the shared vision of a passionate team. Grateful to all who helped bring it to life.
*The works and comments that have been selected are expressions of views and opinions of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organizer.
Shiuli - the one who still knows
Anindya Sundar Basu
India
Story
Dawn climber, the Shiuli ascends.
His hands speak what ancestors knew.
While the village sleeps, sap flows.
From tree to sweet gold, dignity rises with each climb.
Comment
We’re honoured that “Shiuli” resonated with the jury. This story of a Shiuli’s quiet labour in rural Bengal is our tribute to unseen hands that rise before the sun, carrying the wisdom of the land. If it inspires even one person to see everyday lives with deeper respect, we’ve done justice to the theme.
This film is the result of long travel, early mornings, and the shared vision of a passionate team. Grateful to all who helped bring it to life.
*The works and comments that have been selected are expressions of views and opinions of the creators and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organizer.