Producing : Producers, how would you approach taking a real-time, 76-min single-shot, single-character feature like this in front of global audiences? by Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan

Producers, how would you approach taking a real-time, 76-min single-shot, single-character feature like this in front of global audiences?

Hi everyone,

I am Mahesh. 

I am curious to hear a producer's perspective on a unique feature we completed. It's an Indo-U.S. Tamil-language production called An Order from the Sky: a single-shot, single-character piece, 76 minutes long, filmed continuously in real time with live sound and natural light—no resets or hidden edits. 

There were some unusual production moments, too. We spent over six months rehearsing with a live hen so it could interact naturally. And a prop deity we built only for the film was worshipped by the villagers during the shoot and became a real shrine afterward. Earlier in my career, I was part of Pebbles, India’s official entry to the 94th Oscars.

My question for producers here is simple:

How would you approach getting something like this seen? It's an Indo-US production, and we are planning a minor release in Arizona, as I am currently residing here. 

Please advise on how to identify potential news angles for securing free press/media coverage, arrange community screenings, and discuss a single-shot, single-character real-time film in a way that makes sense to audiences.  I am also interested in advice regarding festival positioning and distribution strategy.

Would love to hear your thoughts. We just did a small press release today:

https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/871743434/an-order-from-the-sky-a-one-...

Thanks,

Maheshwarapandiyan

Producer, An Order from the Sky 

Fuad Shawn

Beautiful photo — the atmosphere and composition really pull you in. Your film sounds just as striking: a single-shot, real-time piece with such unique cultural elements like rehearsing with a live hen and a prop deity turning into a real shrine.

The Indo-US collaboration and your experience with Pebbles make the project even more compelling. You definitely have strong angles for press, festivals, and audience interest. Excited to see where this goes.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan. Welcome to the community. I'm looking forward to seeing An Order from the Sky! I love watching single-shot films!

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Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan My first reaction is start at select film festivals, with a specific strategy. I sent you a DM - check it out, I'd like to talk to you about this.

Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan

Fuad Shawn Thank you so much, Fuad! I’m really glad the atmosphere and composition resonated with you.

Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan

Thank you, Maurice, for the warm welcome and for sharing these helpful Stage 32 resources. I’ll definitely explore the blog and the Open House recording.

Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan

Thanks so much, Dragu-Mihai! Just saw your DM. I’m excited to talk more about this.

Maurice Vaughan

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Maheshwarapandiyan Saravanan

thank you so much, Maurice!

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