Official Selection Berlin Film Festival 2010
Indigo
“Original, thoughtful, bold and beautiful” Dan Jolin EMPIRE
Indigo stars BHASKER PATEL (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Thunderbirds (2004), Moving Portraits) alongside ERNEST IGNATIUS (TV’s Hotel Babylon) and newcomer VARUN MANN in the inspiring tale of a boy struggling with his life-changing ability in Indigo.
When Hanesh (MANN), a young British Indian boy, discovers he has a special gift, he soon finds himself in a dark place. Worried about acceptance and scared by the unknown he withdraws into his own shell, disconnecting from the world around him. Bullied at school, and mocked by his sister, Hanesh's troubles soon become evident to his mother, who arranges for him to visit his Uncle Vinod (PATEL), a kind and understanding man in the hope he will help Hanesh. When faced with what seems like a miracle his uncle retracts and leaves Hanesh even more scared and confused.
Hanesh witnesses his father (IGNATIUS) collapse and although he desperately tries to help he is kept away with devastating consequences. He resolves to let his gift fly and with it his powerful secret is revealed to the wider world.
Indigo is an exquisitely shot, touching and emotive story that was co-written by Jack Price and Tom Bidwell, Tom's first play Risky and Fluke won the Sunday Times NSDF award. INDIGO is directed by JACK PRICE, acclaimed for his award winning advertising work and produced by Fujifilm Scholarship Award winning JULES MASCARENHAS of Quince Films Ltd.
The evocative soundtrack beautifully compliments the film and was written and produced by the accomplished composer CHRISTIAN HENSON. Christian's work includes an Ivor Novello nomination for Best Original Movie Score in 2007 for his work on Chris Smith's cult horror hit "Severance".
Sound design has been created by BOOM post whose recent Best Sound BAFTA's include Wallender, Cranford and the BAFTA nominated Atonement.
What people are saying about INDIGO;
"Fantastic"
- Matt Wilkinson, Working Title
"Original, thoughtful, bold and beautifully shot…I’ve been judging both the Soho Shorts and TCM Shorts competitions for the past few years, and it’s easily better than most of the shortlisted movies I’ve seen in either competition."
- Dan Jolin, Empire
"What a great film you have produced!! I wanted to stay in my seat and watch the feature right away."
- Martina Ternstrom, The Works
"I watched Indigo this morning and I thought it was fantastic. To pack such big ideas into such a short film, and to do it in such a beautiful-looking way, is a pretty impressive feat. I've seen full length films that haven't been nearly as accomplished, intelligent or powerful."
- Nikki Baughan, MoiveScope/Roll Credits
"I thought the directing was faultless and of the highest calibre. The casting really stood out for me........I found myself absorbed by performances and characters......it did what I think is the mark of a great short film; it made me want to see more."
- Trevor Robinson OBE, Quiet Storm
"Very imaginative, wonderful characters and visually beautiful. Terrific ending. Very much enjoyed it."
-- Lucia Lopez, Matador Films
"Very well handled piece of work. perfect pacing, mature, graceful cinematography and a strong climax."
- David Campion, Swipe Films
"A fantastic film, beautifully written and directed - very much look forward to seeing the feature!"
- Kaush Bharti, Formosa Films
