This space has been created to allow you to share your thoughts and feelings, if you have been affected or inspired by one of Satyajit Rays films, or an event organised by the Foundation.
What a shame that Aneel Ahmad has not been given recognition
Such a shame that Aneel Ahmad who pioneered cross genre films with his short Boot Polish and not been given the recognition.
Ahmad Like Satyajit Ray are true pioneers. Ray had the original idea for ET and Spielberg went on to shoot it. Where has Ahmad had a great idea for Cross genre films and not even had a look in at the Uk festival circuit.
What a shame! Just goes to show that some of the best and most talented film directors are sidelined. Films like Slumdog millionare and how Tessa Ross head of C4 pushed it would of never surfaced if it was not for Ahmad and Boot Polish.
Aneel, I hope you read messages on the Internet because you have tremendous support and I know you are a big fan of Satyajit Ray.
You are truly a credit to yourself and to the British Industry.
Helen. Give this young man support! Talent does not grow on trees.
Zak Symonds
2008-07-02
This director should win this award I am a fan!
Dear UK Satyajit Ray Foundation
I am from NY and last week I viewed a shot film titled Boot Polish and it is now officially one of my favorite short movies of all time, this movie follows in the long tradition of great human spirit, the spirit through means of emotion and humanity and not just getting the girl in some typical Hollywood convention. The music, cinematography and acting was excellent in this film, especially considering this movie is shot in a 3rd world country.
I also had the opportunity to watch Ahmad's documentary which accompanies the Short Film No Guts No Glory. It is on his official myspace website, www.myspace.com/bootpolish, fantastic documentary this is something else. Ahmad is a great talent, naturally gifted and you can see first hand how much work and effort he has put into Boot Polish, and it covers a wide range of social topic and humanitarian issues.
The production crew deserve accolade, and I also agree Ahmad does deserve some sort of accolade at the Oscars. He is one of the many few independent film makers that really has an impact on the stories he likes to tell also the work he creates.
Ahmads work is really a homage to Satyajit Ray, a person could really look at the characters and see a little of themselves inside. Aneel Ahmad is a British film director to look out for. He should and will gain more notoriety for his talent hard work and persistence. The Foundation should look at his work, fantastic regardless of Ahmad making his film in Pakistan he still holds the spirit of Rays work
In his own words No Guts No Glory well done Aneel Ahmad you have a talent and I am also looking forward in your future work.
You not only have the Guts and Spirit you have a gift, and that gift is the talent of making genuine and emotionally driven art house movies.
I have been reading his website and profile and have just recently reg onto his email bulletins which led me to this site?
Well done to the entire production team. The UK Film Council.
From the USA Zak Symonds film director
Guest
2007-03-30
Wonderful Tribute to a Great Filmmaker
This is an excellent site and a fitting tribute to a wonderful filmmaker of international standing. I congratulate the Satyajit Ray Foundation for taking this initiative. May its reputation flower and prosper as Satyajit Ray's has done. Please keep up the work you have begun to encourage others who have been inspired by Satyajit Ray's example.
James MacGregor
Online Editor
www.movieScopemag.com
www.netribution.co.uk/2
www.shootingpeople.org/shooterfilms
Guest
2007-03-30
Apu Trilogy
simply beautiful
Guest
2007-03-30
Apu Trilogy
I just saw this for the first time, and really liked it!
