Sayani Gupta's directorial debut 'Aasmani' selected at 10 film festivals worldwide

Actress Sayani Gupta's first attempt at direction has drawn attention internationally. 'Aasmani', which she has written and directed, is her debut film. Before making this film, Sayani Gupta was known only as an actress, but the film has given her career a new turn. In the last two months, it has been selected at 10 film festivals across four countries: the United States, Canada, Japan and India. The film has been praised at various international festivals and has also won several awards.

'Aasmani' has been selected at major festivals including the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, Tokyo International Short Film Festival, India International Film Festival of Boston, Chicago South Asian Film Festival and Atlanta International Film Festival. These are counted among the world's renowned film festivals, and the selection of a debut film by an Indian woman director is considered special. After returning to India, the film also took part in the India Competition at the Bangalore International Short Film Festival. This has sparked discussion of Sayani's directorial debut both in India and abroad.

Along with festival selections, 'Aasmani' has also won several awards. At the 59th WorldFest Houston, the film won the REMI Special Jury Award for Best Children/Family Film. It also won the Best Short Film - Audience Choice Award at the Indie Meme Film Festival in Austin, US. In addition, the film won the Best Children/Family Film award, among others, at the Cannes Film Festival of the World. Winning so many selections and awards in such a short time is being seen as a major achievement for Sayani's directorial debut.

The story of 'Aasmani' revolves around an enthusiastic grandmother and granddaughter duo. Their power-blue car also plays an important role in the story. Touching on themes of love, separation and friendship, the story is connecting with audiences across cultures and countries. The response the film has received in screening rooms in different countries makes clear that its content resonates with audiences worldwide. This gentle story of a grandmother-granddaughter bond has reached audiences across language and national boundaries.

Sayani Gupta, who had already made a place for herself in audiences' hearts as an actress, has for the first time taken on responsibility behind the camera with 'Aasmani'. This is her first attempt as a writer and director, and the international response to this debut short film is proving very important for her. 'Aasmani' is currently travelling to various film festivals, and Sayani Gupta's directorial debut is being watched with interest internationally as well.