Young director Ashok Veilou wins short film award
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, November 19 2018:
Promising and upcoming film Director Ashok Veilou s/o Thaipei Peter from Purul village brought laurels again by winning the prestigious Best Short Film Award in the week long Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) 2018.The award carries a citation, a memento of Golden Royal Bengal Tiger and cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.
The 30 minute film 'Look At The Sky' was written and directed by Ashok Veilou who raced ahead of 11 other film entries, including Shaqyo Dey's 'Head' and Gaurav Madan's 'Sambavtaha' to win the award.
The film is based on a man outcasted by his villagers for not supporting the village candidate in the election.
However, he showed courage and fights for his right.
Actor Ngoale Hepuniiof Koide village played the lead role in the award winning film.