Most of the filmmakers featured here are newcomers but their works show a range and depth attributed to veterans. The future surely belongs to young dreamers like them.
Alphonse Puthran - Premam
He may have been just two films old but is already making heads turn, thanks to the depth he portrays in his directorial vision. In Premam, Alphonse narrated a coming-of-age story that tried to find the new nature of love and won praises for its narrative.
Martin Prakkat - Charlie
Martin showed a yen for the unusual from his first film Best Actor itself. Here, with a non-linerar progression of events and a storyline involving an overtly helpful artist and a girl intrigued by him was lapped by the audience. He was able to extract what he wanted from his leads as well to make it a top of the line experience for the viewers.
RS Vimal - Ennu Ninte Moideen
This is his debut film and he sure did make everyone sit up and take notice about this biopic about real life star-crossed lovers. The film is both a period piece and also a critique of our redundant customs and norms. That he was willing to tackle such a hard hitting subject in his first film itself speaks of his maturity as a director.
Salim Ahmed - Pathemari
He has always chosen subjects that say something concrete about the travails faced by the common man. Pathemari was a retelling of the hurdles faced by the first generation of immigrants who travelled from Kerela backwaters to the Persian Gulf in order to eke out a better way of life for themselves and their families. It was a subject close to the audiences' heart and it's not a wonder they gave it a thunderous response.
VK Prakash - Nirnayakam
VK Prakash has come up with a socially relevant film that asked pertinent questions. He's been able to extract commendable performances from veterans Nedumudi Venu and Prem Prakash, as well as from the youngster Asif Ali.