Ananth Subra

Critics’ Week!!! My small Tamil film, கத்து! / Bleat!, is going to Cannes! To be able to finally show off the beauty of my people and culture on the biggest stage of the cinema world is such an honour. Feels crazy and surreal thinking about bringing my mother tongue to the spotlight. My biggest love to the real G.O.A.T’s whom you will meet in this vlog and the rest of the cast and crew who have been a part of this journey and have helped bring this vision to life. ‘கத்து!’ World Premiere @ Critics’ Week @semaine_de_la_critique

Super thrilled to announce that Ananth Subramaniam’s Bleat! கத்து! has been awarded the Queer Palm @queerpalm for best short film! Thanks to the jury, the selection committee and the whole team! Change is the only constant. Directed by @ananthsubra Produced by @belz_23 (@sixtymac_pictures ), @bradliew (@epicmediaph ), @dominique_welinski (DW Production) & @ahilan_ (@idiosync.inc ) Starring: Tharmasegaran MS Maniam, Pannerselvam Evarani, Dhanesh Reubben Alagarsu & Charvine Mailvaganam Crew in attendance: @adrianwongdop (Cinematographer), @ray_tys (Art Director), @lena.belongs.nowhere (Assistant Director) Sales by @horsdubocalsales #Coproduction #malaysiacinema #cannesfilmfestival #Cannes2025 #criticsweek #semainedelacritique #filmfestival #queerpalm2025 #southeastasiancinema

Yesterday, we celebrated the world premiere of Next Step Studio Indonesia 2026 at La Semaine de la Critique, Cannes Film Festival ✨ Four original short films — Holy Crowd, Original Wound, Annisa, and Mothers Are Mothering — born from collaborations between Indonesian and Southeast Asian filmmakers, finally met the world. More than two years in the making, this project is built on one belief: that the next great voice in cinema can come from anywhere — especially from Indonesia and Southeast Asia. ❤️🎬 📸 @armanfebryan

Malaysian filmmaker Ananth Subramaniam returns to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with his latest short film Holy Crowd, marking another important milestone in his filmmaking journey. The festival, known for showcasing outstanding global cinema and emerging talent, continues to serve as a major platform for filmmakers to present their work to an international audience. His return to Cannes highlights Malaysia’s growing presence in the global film industry, with Holy Crowd adding to his recognition on the international stage. The selection reinforces his position as a rising filmmaker to watch, while also reflecting the increasing visibility of Malaysian stories and creative voices in major global film festivals. @cannes.2026 Full article in bio @varnammalaysia

Next Step Studio Indonesia world premiere is almost here! ✨ Save the dates and secure your tickets 🎟️ 🍿 14 May 2026 — 15.30 at Miramar ✨ Directors, cast and crew in attendance 🍿 21 May 2026 — 09.00 at Miramar Can’t wait to see you there!

Presenting short film ‘Bleat!’ for the next MAMI Independent screening on Wednesday, 13th May at PVR Lido, Juhu at 7pm! An elderly Malaysian-Tamil couple discovers their male goat, set for ceremonial slaughter, is pregnant. Torn between faith and the expectations of their community, they struggle to decide whether to slaughter it or face the wrath of the gods. ‘Bleat!’ became the first Malaysian short film featured in the Cannes Critics’ Week last year, where it won the Queer Palm for Best Short Film. Filmed in black-and-white, the short utilises satirical and sensory storytelling to examine the cultural rigidities of the Tamil-speaking community in Malaysia. Ananth Subramaniam is a Malaysian filmmaker of Tamil descent who co-founded Idio Sync Inc, a production house created to develop Tamil culture infused stories. Followed by the screening of animated feature ‘Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust’. Entry is free, and managed via queue on a first-come, first-served basis. To receive newsletters and updates on MAMI’s future screenings and events, join the MyMAMI Community via the link in our bio! Written & directed by: Ananth Subramaniam @ananthsubra Cast: Tharmasegaran MS Maniam, @evarani533 @puvaneskalliappan @charvinechavie Producer: @belz_23 Co-Producers: @bradliew @dominique_welinski , Ahilan Subramaniam, Ananth Subramaniam DOP: @adrianwongdop Assistant Director: @lena.belongs.nowhere Art Director: @ray_tys Editors: @gogularaajan , @_wenqing_ Colorist: Jirayu Jangwattanapong Audio Department: DB STUDIO BEIRUT Sound Designer: @yyynn.exe #MAMI #MAMIMumbaiFilmFestival #MAMIIndependent

Official Trailer: Next Step Studio @semaine_de_la_critique Indonesia 2026 🇮🇩 👻HOLY CROWD ❤️‍🩹ORIGINAL WOUND 🎤ANNISA 🧕🏻MOTHERS ARE MOTHERING International Sales: @rediancefilms

4 short films. 8 filmmakers. Limitless collaborations. One shared vision in Next Step Studio Indonesia 🎬✨ Next Step Studio Indonesia premieres at Semaine de la Critique. Its first edition spotlights Indonesia 🇮🇩, bringing together 8 directors (4 Indonesian, 4 Southeast Asian) to co-write & co-direct 4 short films in Jakarta, exploring new perspectives & voices. •⁠ ⁠HOLY CROWD by M. Reza Fahriyansyah (🇮🇩) & Ananth Subramaniam (🇲🇾) •⁠ ⁠ORIGINAL WOUND by Shelby Kho (🇮🇩) & Sein Lyan Tun (🇲🇲) •⁠ ⁠ANNISA by Reza Rahadian (🇮🇩) & Sam Manacsa (🇵🇭) •⁠ ⁠MOTHERS ARE MOTHERING by Khozy Rizal (🇮🇩) & Lam Li Shuen (🇸🇬) Cast: Prilly Latuconsina, Yusuf Mahardika, Yudi Ahmad Tajudin, Arswendy Bening Swara, Agnes Naomi, Omara Esteghlal, Vivian Idris, Nazira C.Noer, Choirunnisa Fernanda, Shakeel Fauzi, Happy Salma, and Asmara Abigail. KawanKawan Media in co-production with DW, Indra Sashi Kalanacitra, VMS Studio, Visinema Pictures, Navvaros Entertainment, Poplicist Publicist, Arungi Films. Producers: Yulia Evina Bhara, Amerta Kusuma Co-producer: Dominique Welinski, Fanni Mardhotillah, Hannan Cinthya, Nazira C. Noer. Executive Producers: Melyana Tjahyadikarta, Madeleine Tjahyadikarta, Tony Ramesh, Antonny Liem, Angga Dwimas Sasongko, Muhammad Noviar Rahman, Trivet Sembel, Prilly Latuconsina. Line Producers: Fanni Mardhotillah, Rayner Wijaya Cinematographers: Vera Lestafa I.C.S, Faozan Rizal I.C.S, Deska Binarso I.C.S Script Consultant: Makbul Mubarak Production Designer: Sigit D. Pratama Editor: Carlo Francisco Manatad Costume Designer: Retno Ratih Damayanti Makeup & Hair: Adi Wahono, Aktris Handradjasa Assistant Director: Kawakibi Mutaqien, Hamdi Muhammad, Leon N. Lolang Art Directors: Dimas A Kurniawan, Fairus Phiong Script Continuity: Riezky Aulia, Erna TC, Anggi Andreansyah Casting Director: Widya Fadjriah Sound: L.H. Aim Adi Negara, Ilja Selighoff Post-Production Supervisor: Erlangga Radhikza Supported by @salayayacht @arungifilms @prodigihouse_jakarta @titrafilm @alaplagestudio @brandlink.idn @agpeduli @jakartafilmweek @disparekrafdki @kemenkebud @franceenindonesie @ifi_indonesia Poster: @wulangsunu

Après une journée d’étude enthousiasmante, voici le cycle de projections qui la prolonge pour mettre à l’honneur le cinéma tamoul indépendant dont l’un des traits marquants est son attention aux marges et aux marginalisé.e.s. Ne ratez pas les films programmés qui seront tous suivis de discussions avec les cinéastes. L’essentiel de l’événement est gratuit, ouvert à tou.te.s (sur inscription obligatoire), pour rendre visible et accessible, cet autre cinéma indien qui décentre le regard et rend visibles des vies et des récits longtemps invisibilisés. 📌 Projections du samedi 11 avril, auditorium 250 du Centre des Colloques (Campus Condorcet) gratuites sur inscription obligatoire. Lien en bio ou Qr code. 📌 Projection spéciale du 18 avril, aux tarifs du tout nouveau et tout beau cinéma Alice Guy, à prix doux. Lien en bio ou Qr code. N’hésitez pas à venir mais aussi à partager à vos contacts et sur vos réseaux ! Hâte d’y être et de parler cinéma avec vous !

Bleat! is now streaming on @canalplus 🐐✨ Friends in Europe, if you’re in the mood for a romance and erection kind of film, give it a watch. Baaaaah!

Very happy to share that Ananth Subramaniam’s Bleat! will premiere at the 2026 New Directors/New Films Festival at @filmlinc in New York. Thanks to the festival programmers and @themuseumofmodernart for including our film in the curation. Excited to share it with audiences in New York.