Thaniye (Alone)
Anavadya M S / Animation / India / Malayalam / 05:31 Minutes / 2024
When a young elephant calf is left orphaned by human-animal conflict, its struggle for survival mirrors the growing crisis faced by wild elephants. As shrinking habitats, food scarcity, and poaching loom, the film urges us to confront our shared responsibility to protect the rights of all living beings.
Cast & Crew:
Director – Anavadya M S
Writer – Anavadya M S
Producer – Anavadya M S
Key Cast – Nadha Dinesh (Baby Elephant)
Music – Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod, Apocalyptic Echoes by Jimena Contreras, Nature Nurture by Quincas Moreira
Sound Design – Ani Arjunan, Anavadya M S
Sound Recordist – Ani Arjunan
Director’s Bio
A passionate storyteller with a Postgraduate degree in Animation from Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru, and a B.Tech from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala. Currently working as an Animation Film Designer and Writer in Bengaluru. Deeply drawn to contemporary dance, with a keen interest in exploring visual art to express emotions through moving images. Her postgraduate film Thaniye (Alone) has received multiple awards and screened at several national and international film festivals.
