Lost in Harmony - Award Winning Experimental Musical Short - 4K

"Lost in Harmony", an experimental musical short, ventures into the realm of non-verbal storytelling through the medium of music and visuals. Devoid of dialogues, the narrative hinges solely on a soul-stirring musical score intertwined with compelling imagery. Each scene endeavours to communicate emotions and unveil a story in a modest, poetic manner. The musical short humbly explores the potential of music and visual cues in conveying narratives. It is a simple yet exploratory attempt at engaging audiences in a melodious visual journey sans words.

00:49 - Lost in the Mist
02:23 - Serpent Eagle with Prey (Grey Languor)
02:39 - Pit Viper
02:57 - Peacock in Rain
03:41 - Orange Minivet
03:50 - Owlet
04:06 - Goshawk
04:19 - Dove
04:25 - Great Indian Hornbill's Performance
05:41 - Wayanad Laughing Thrush
05:56 - Wayanad Laughing Pair
06:17 - Waterfall
07:07 - Deer
07:26 - Tiger
07:42 - Elephant Chase
08:59 - Owl
09:08 - Aanaimalai Pit Viper
09:15 - Frog Macro
09:29 - Frogmouth
10:07 - Flamingoes
11:09 - Black Cormorant Iconic Shot
11:40 - Terns

The Making
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This enthralling short film is set against the stunning backdrops of South India, threading its story through the enchanting landscapes of the Western and Eastern Ghats. It showcases the captivating beauty of locations such as Thekkady, Thattekad, Bandipur, Badhra, Dandeli, Hogenakkal, Pondicherry Aranya Forest, Senji Kottai, and Pulicat Lake.

The journey of creativity commenced with crafting a stirring musical composition, which naturally morphed into a gripping narrative. As the music infused the story with life, a screenplay emerged, heralding a thrilling adventure over 17 days by a passionate team comprising the composer/producer/writer, the director, two cinematographers, a wildlife advisor, and the lead character.

Faced with the daunting task of shooting amidst the rich wildlife, conventional scouting was not feasible. Nevertheless, we embraced the challenge, capturing our character's essence within the carefully selected locales. This innovative method did not just push the story forward but also played a pivotal role in the screenplay's natural evolution. One of our primary objectives was to avoid the use of any stock footage for this film, and we successfully achieved this goal, ensuring that every shot was authentic and captured specifically for our narrative.

The project exceeded our expectations in its conclusion. Adopting a non-verbal mode of storytelling, fueled by a perfect blend of music and imagery, allowed the narrative to break free from traditional confines. The film's success is a testament to our collaborative effort, vividly bringing the envisioned story to life, highlighting the adventure spirit, and showcasing the raw beauty of nature in an unparalleled and immersive manner. Furthermore, we spent several days within the forests to capture footage of birds and animals. A serendipitous tiger sighting became the jewel in the crown of our film. Initially, we missed capturing elephants, prompting a return expedition to the forests of Bandipur and Mudumalai. Despite the uncertainty, our hopes remained high.

CREDITS
Music, Concept, Written and Produced By - Sanjeev Venkataramanan
Direction : S V Ananthanarayanan
Actor : Vignesh
Cinematography : Sudharsan Nsp, SV Roshan
Wildlife Advisor & Loc Coordinator - Navaneeth Krishnan
Editor : Deepan Kumar
DI : Dharun Prabakaran
Aerial Photography : Vinoth Kumar
Wildlife Photography Advisor : Mr. Anand Thyagarajan

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by M Senthilkumar @sonicsanctumstudios

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