Local talent shines in 48-Hour Film Project with ‘Dancing In The Wind’
Enrico Mark Ramnarian, the 20-year-old producer, is an emerging filmmaker from Verulam, who is quickly making a name for himself in the local film scene. His journey into filmmaking started with a passion for acting, but he soon found himself drawn to roles behind the camera, gaining experience as a production assistant and in production design.
The film, ‘Dancing In The Wind’, directed by Keyur Maharaj and produced by local filmmaker, Enrico Mark Ramnarian, has been selected to screen at the Durban 48-Hour Film Festival. Shot in just two days, the emotionally charged short film takes audiences on a journey through the struggles of accountability and grief, starring an ensemble cast including Lesedi Buthane, Mishka Pillay, Tiana Lucken, Jolisa Lemon, Julian J Correa, and Michael Ivanov.
The movie, filmed on location in Buffelsdraai, Verulam, and at the Phoever Bed and Breakfast, tells the poignant story of Brennan, a fractured and dissociated character, who must face the repercussions of his actions. As Brennan confronts his past, the film explores deep themes of personal growth and emotional healing.
Enrico Mark Ramnarian, the 20-year-old producer, is an emerging filmmaker from Verulam, who is quickly making a name for himself in the local film scene. His journey into filmmaking started with a passion for acting, but he soon found himself drawn to roles behind the camera, gaining experience as a production assistant and in production design. In 2023, Ramnarian founded Young Gladiators Productions, a company dedicated to promoting young filmmakers and bringing the stories of Verulam to a broader audience.
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Ramnarian believes in the importance of nurturing local talent and putting Verulam on the map through art. “I want to inspire others in our community to embrace their artistic talents. Projects like the 48-Hour Film Project are a great platform to showcase our culture and creativity,” he said.
The 48-Hour Film Project, a global filmmaking competition, presents participants with a unique challenge: to create an entire film within 48 hours. Each team is assigned a genre, character, prop, and line of dialogue that must be incorporated into their film. ‘Dancing In The Wind’ rose to the challenge, with the production team overcoming time constraints to deliver a captivating, emotional piece.
“We didn’t face many challenges besides time being our enemy. Thanks to my hardworking crew who gave 100 percent of their dedication, we were able to roll out production smoothly and create something truly special,” Ramnarian said.
With ‘Dancing In The Wind’, Ramnarian and his team hope to inspire a new wave of local creators and continue to build Verulam’s reputation as a hub for artistic talent. ‘Dancing In The Wind’ will be screened at Suncoast Casino on Saturday, October 26.
