Isle of the Golden Swan, an English short film directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Anand Ekarshi, has been officially selected for the Indian Film Festival of New Zealand 2026. The film will also have its world premiere at the festival, marking an important international outing for the project.
The short film features Prakash Raj, Kavya Ramachandran, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Sangeeta Bhattacharya in prominent roles, while Zarin Shihab makes a guest appearance. Vinod Kailas produces the film, with Anand C. Chandran handling cinematography.
| Details | Isle of the Golden Swan |
|---|---|
| Title | Isle of the Golden Swan |
| Format | English Short Film |
| Director | Anand Ekarshi |
| Festival | Indian Film Festival of New Zealand 2026 |
| Festival Status | Official Selection |
| Premiere | World Premiere |
| Cast | Prakash Raj, Kavya Ramachandran, Arjun Radhakrishnan, Sangeeta Bhattacharya |
| Guest Appearance | Zarin Shihab |
| Producer | Vinod Kailas |
| Cinematography | Anand C. Chandran |
| Editor | Mahesh Bhuvanend |
| Music | Basil C J |
| Sound Designer | Ranganath Ravee |
Isle of the Golden Swan Heads to New Zealand
The official selection of Isle of the Golden Swan at the Indian Film Festival of New Zealand 2026 gives Anand Ekarshi’s latest work an international platform.
Adding further significance to the selection, the festival will host the world premiere of the English-language short film.
The project follows Anand Ekarshi’s acclaimed feature-film debut, Aattam, which earned major recognition in Indian cinema.
Prakash Raj Leads the Cast
Acclaimed actor Prakash Raj plays one of the principal roles in Isle of the Golden Swan.
He is joined by Kavya Ramachandran, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Sangeeta Bhattacharya in the main cast. Zarin Shihab appears in a guest role.
The combination brings together performers from different areas of Indian cinema for Anand Ekarshi’s English short film.
Vinod Kailas Produces the Film
Vinod Kailas is the producer of Isle of the Golden Swan, while Anand C. Chandran handles the cinematography.
Mahesh Bhuvanend serves as editor, with Basil C J composing the music. Ranganath Ravee handles sound design.
The film’s selection for the New Zealand festival comes before its first public screening, with its world premiere scheduled as part of the festival.
Anand Ekarshi After Aattam
Anand Ekarshi made his feature-film directorial debut with Aattam, which went on to achieve major recognition at the National Film Awards.
Aattam won three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay and Best Editing.
The film also received recognition on the festival circuit and was selected as the opening film of the Indian Panorama section at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Following the recognition received by Aattam, Isle of the Golden Swan marks another significant project from the filmmaker.
World Premiere at Indian Film Festival of New Zealand 2026
The world premiere of Isle of the Golden Swan will take place at the Indian Film Festival of New Zealand 2026.
The official selection brings Anand Ekarshi’s new English short film to an international audience for the first time, with Prakash Raj and an ensemble cast at the centre of the project.
Following the National Award success of Aattam, the festival selection represents another notable international step in Anand Ekarshi’s filmmaking journey.
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