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It’s been torturous keeping this a secret, but I’m beyond thrilled to share my short film KARUPY will have its World Premiere at @tiff_net #TIFF50

A true labour of love, this film is rooted in community & the unspoken spaces that exist in families. We can't wait to share with the world 💜

Endless gratitude to the entire cast & crew

See you @ TIFF ! 💫
#KARUPY #TIFF50 #WorldPremiere

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Director & Writer - @kalainithan
Producers - @shaayu 🙋🏽‍♀️ &@alisonkayealmeida
EP - @cfccreates
Cast - @karupy_sumathy_ @arrthami @smrxthi @ss_the_good_mindset_ @ranjith.joseph Umeash Siva
Director of Photography - @shadyhanna
Editor - @leexy26
Composer - @kalaisan13
Production Designer - @lordflackojosye
Costume Designer - @_bharathy

1st Assistant Director - @littlenicky___
2nd Assistant Director - @_danauy
3rd Assistant Director - @nathalieshnider
Production Manager - @erictomj1
Production Coordinator - @_sobikaa

Script Supervisor - @kalpit.patell
Dialogue Consultant - @gowtham.maran

Art Director - @vinsia
Art Assistant - @stephanieetse
Painter - @chandrakari

Choreographer - @dhruvhihello
Assistant Choreographer - @bhavsaraditi

MUA/Hair - @pr.makeup.artist
MUA Assistants - @ele.mental_art & @veenixofficial
Wardrobe Assistants - @letsjalsa & @kh.kanna

1st AC- @aeijri
2nd AC - @susanqliu
Production Sound Mixer - @keth.sound
Boom Operator - @ayeaye.lye
Gaffer - @sasha_tirmann
Key Grip - @oliverrommon
G&E Swing - @filmedbycazi, @ngu_328 & lam.agudelo

Supervising Producer - @lee.marsh.all
Production Manager - @4yourtale
Assistant Production Manager - @kariannetaklo
Production Coordinator - @blackbirb
Production Assistant - Emily Thorne
Post Supervisor - @xtianjacobsen

Gear support by - @sunbeltrentals
Special Thanks: @urbanpost_toronto
@kodak_shootfilm , @metpostny , @arri

Yep yep! 🐱‘s out of the bag!

Excited to share that I have been selected as a Producers lab resident for the esteemed @cfccreates Norman Jewison Film Program this year.

Sure feels good to be chosen and acknowledged by the Canadian Film Centre amongst numerous talented candidates from all across Canada.

I can’t wait to make major moves, memories and magic through some great film alongside some stellar talent in the cohort this year!

😊 Wish me luck on the road ahead and ride with?!

I’ve never really been one to take a beat to be in front of the camera… but looks like @tiff_net had other plans this year! 🎥 ✨💃

Thanks for the portrait & rad headshot @viewthevibe x @nowtoronto

Major shoutout to the fab @amiradevera 💜 @projectfourpr for this fab little moment 💫

Shot and directed by @merzetti

#TIFF50

KARUPY is heading to the UK. 🇬🇧✨

Our film will have its European Premiere at the @raindancefilmfestival in London this June and is nominated for Best Live Action Short!

A story that continues to travel in ways we never imagined - we’re incredibly grateful to our cast, crew, collaborators, and every audience that has embraced the film along the way.

London friends you have to come represent! 🔥

#Karupy #Raindance #EuropeanPremiere #ShortFilm #CanadianCinema #TamilCinema #SouthAsianCinema

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Little portals back to the version of home I carry 💜✨ #doortraits #nostalgia #35mm

Feels special to be back home for another Toronto screening with Inang Reyna for @insideoutfestival 🌈✨ Where it all started, and now where we’re wrapping up the festival run. Bittersweet, but grateful for all the places this film has taken us 💖

Catch our film on Saturday, May 30 at 11:45am at the TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2 🍿

The journey for this film has been surreal. It began during our time at the @cfccreates and has now led to Canadian Screen Award nominations! KARUPY has been nominated in the Best Live Action Short Drama category. And our lead, Sumathy Balaram has been nominated for Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama! Thank you to everyone who helped bring this film to life! @thecdnacademy

Director / Writer - @kalainithan
Producers - @alisonkayealmeida & @shaayu
EP - @cfccreates
Cast - @karupy_sumathy_ @arrthami @smrxthi @ss_the_good_mindset_ @ranjith.joseph Umeash Siva
Director of Photography - @shadyhanna
Editor - @leexy26
Composer - @kalaisan13
Production Designer - @lordflackojosye
Costume Designer - @_bharathy

1st Assistant Director - @littlenicky___
2nd Assistant Director - @_danauy
3rd Assistant Director - @nathalieshnider
Production Manager - @erictomj1
Production Coordinator - @_sobikaa

Script Supervisor - @kalpit.patell
Dialogue Consultant - @gowtham.maran

Art Director - @vinsia
Art Assistant - @stephanieetse
Painter - @chandrakari

Choreographer - @dhruvhihello
Assistant Choreographer - @bhavsaraditi

MUA/Hair - @pr.makeup.artist
MUA Assistants - @ele.mental_art & @veenixofficial
Wardrobe Assistants - @letsjalsa & @kh.kanna

1st AC- @aeijri
2nd AC - @susanqliu
Production Sound Mixer - @keth.sound
Boom Operator - @ayeaye.lye
Gaffer - @sasha_tirmann
Key Grip - @oliverrommon
G&E Swing - @filmedbycazi, @ngu_328 & lam.agudelo

Supervising Producer - @lee.marsh.all
Production Manager - @4yourtale
Assistant Production Manager - @kariannetaklo
Production Coordinator - @blackbirb
Production Assistant - Emily Thorne
Post Supervisor - @xtianjacobsen

Special Thanks - @kodak_shootfilm @keslowcamera

#CdnScreenAwards

The journey for this film has been surreal. It began during our time at the @cfccreates and has now led to Canadian Screen Award nominations! KARUPY has been nominated in the Best Live Action Short Drama category. And our lead, Sumathy Balaram has been nominated for Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama! Thank you to everyone who helped bring this film to life! @thecdnacademy

Director / Writer - @kalainithan
Producers - @alisonkayealmeida & @shaayu
EP - @cfccreates
Cast - @karupy_sumathy_ @arrthami @smrxthi @ss_the_good_mindset_ @ranjith.joseph Umeash Siva
Director of Photography - @shadyhanna
Editor - @leexy26
Composer - @kalaisan13
Production Designer - @lordflackojosye
Costume Designer - @_bharathy

1st Assistant Director - @littlenicky___
2nd Assistant Director - @_danauy
3rd Assistant Director - @nathalieshnider
Production Manager - @erictomj1
Production Coordinator - @_sobikaa

Script Supervisor - @kalpit.patell
Dialogue Consultant - @gowtham.maran

Art Director - @vinsia
Art Assistant - @stephanieetse
Painter - @chandrakari

Choreographer - @dhruvhihello
Assistant Choreographer - @bhavsaraditi

MUA/Hair - @pr.makeup.artist
MUA Assistants - @ele.mental_art & @veenixofficial
Wardrobe Assistants - @letsjalsa & @kh.kanna

1st AC- @aeijri
2nd AC - @susanqliu
Production Sound Mixer - @keth.sound
Boom Operator - @ayeaye.lye
Gaffer - @sasha_tirmann
Key Grip - @oliverrommon
G&E Swing - @filmedbycazi, @ngu_328 & lam.agudelo

Supervising Producer - @lee.marsh.all
Production Manager - @4yourtale
Assistant Production Manager - @kariannetaklo
Production Coordinator - @blackbirb
Production Assistant - Emily Thorne
Post Supervisor - @xtianjacobsen

Special Thanks - @kodak_shootfilm @keslowcamera

#CdnScreenAwards

Unbraided, my debut feature film is selected for development at the feature films program by @redseafilm alongside incredibly talented teams.

Excited to start this journey, and see how far we can take it with the amazing producer @shaayu.

فلمي الطويل الأول "مفتول" تم اختياره ضمن معمل تطوير الافلام الطويلة التابع لمعامل البحر الأحمر مع مشاريع لزملاء موهوبين جداً و سعيدة بكوني معهم، متحمسة لبداية هذي الرحلة و متحمسة أشوف وين بناخذ الفلم بخيالنا مع المنتجة @shaayu ❤️

I’ve legit struggled to come up with a badass caption for these 🔥 portraits by @laurentakespix at Slamdance this year and can’t do justice ! How would you caption it?!

#karupy #womeninfilm #producersunite #slamdance2026

I’ve legit struggled to come up with a badass caption for these 🔥 portraits by @laurentakespix at Slamdance this year and can’t do justice ! How would you caption it?!

#karupy #womeninfilm #producersunite #slamdance2026

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Spent the past week expertly balancing the fine line between cringey tourist and very serious Producer 😎😎 at @slamdancegroup with our film Karupy.Back unpacking some solid souvenirs & stories from film friends across the oceans new and old 💜✨

LA - thanks for the memories..you’re a vibe for sure 🌴☀️
#karupy #slamdance #slamdance2026 #womeninfilm #southasiancinema

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

Taking a quiet moment midweek to reflect on the past few weeks with @dubaimediacouncil ’s initiative - and feeling incredibly grateful to have my series selected alongside 8 other remarkable projects from across the region, chosen from a highly competitive pool nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to the @dubaifilmsandgames @amazonprime and @nftsfilmtv for such a thoughtful and enriching experience.

Excited to see all our projects continue to grow into production as we carry these stories forward. 🚀

#CreativeLeadership #UAEFilmmakers #ProducerLife #SeriesDevelopment #MENAcontent

For your consideration:
Best Live Action Short Drama
Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama

Karupy was made with deep care - exploring family dynamics and the silences that often shape our lives, while centering a community rarely seen on screen with this kind of tenderness.

The film was developed and produced with the support of @cfccreates , whose belief in the project helped bring this story to life.

Stories like this matter. Representation matters. Being seen - truthfully, fully, and without compromise matters.

To the CSA voting members, thank you for taking the time to consider our film. Your support helps push these stories forward and would mean a great deal to our team and to the community whose story we carry. ❤️

@thecdnacademy
#ForYourConsideration #CanadianScreenAwards #Karupy #RepresentationMatters

For your consideration:
Best Live Action Short Drama
Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama

Karupy was made with deep care - exploring family dynamics and the silences that often shape our lives, while centering a community rarely seen on screen with this kind of tenderness.

The film was developed and produced with the support of @cfccreates , whose belief in the project helped bring this story to life.

Stories like this matter. Representation matters. Being seen - truthfully, fully, and without compromise matters.

To the CSA voting members, thank you for taking the time to consider our film. Your support helps push these stories forward and would mean a great deal to our team and to the community whose story we carry. ❤️

@thecdnacademy
#ForYourConsideration #CanadianScreenAwards #Karupy #RepresentationMatters