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April 10, 2025 at 11:30:00 PM

AFS Cinema

Online May 2 - 4

Photo courtesy: Film Heritage Foundation

Indie Meme Special 10th Year
Retrospective Showcase

Lost in Concrete Woods

USA | Short

2025 | 24 mins | Telugu

Limited tickets available on site.

Ram, an ambitious man consumed by his routine, oblivious to the world around him. When he gets locked out of his home on a freezing night, he is forced to navigate an unfamiliar reality—one without comfort, technology, or control. As the long night unfolds, every passing hour presents new challenges—physical, emotional, and existential. Unexpected encounters and moments of isolation begin to shift his perspective, nudging him toward a realization that had always been waiting in the shadows.

Film Heritage Foundation used the best surviving elements for the restoration – the original camera negative and the 35 mm print preserved at the NFDC – NFAI. Unfortunately, the sound negative was not available. We digitized the sound from the 35 mm print preserved at Film Heritage Foundation. The film elements were repaired by the Film Heritage Foundation conservators and the scanning was done in Prasad Lab in Chennai We found that due to the deterioration of the print, there were vertical green lines on many parts of the film. While the scanning and digital clean-up was done at Prasad under the supervision of L’Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, the grading, sound restoration and mastering was done at the lab in Bologna. Both Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani, the cinematographer of the film, have been involved in the restoration of the film.

Restoration Process

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The screening will be preceded by a performance by Specific Thing.

Specific Thing is the project of local musician Román. Sometimes he plays by himself and sometimes he plays with his snazzy band — he loves to do both! And the music? It draws from folk, punk, pop, latin, communism, animals, friends... He likes to keep it cartoony, quick, and catchy. The band released an album in 2025 called "Now Is Actually Not A Good Time". Find more at @specificthing on Instagram.

Meet Specific Thing

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About the Artist

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Film Heritage Foundation

Pruthvi Teja Anumandla is a budding independent filmmaker from Southern India, driven by a passion for experimental and personal storytelling. Rooted in real-life experiences, his films transform intimate moments into deeply resonant narratives, often exploring themes of isolation, ambition, and the overlooked nuances of everyday life. With a keen eye for authenticity, he crafts stories that are introspective, emotionally raw, and universally relatable.

Beyond his reflective storytelling, Pruthvi enjoys experimenting with lighter, more entertaining narratives. His Telugu mockumentary Raatri Em Jarigindante showcases his ability to blend humor with unconventional storytelling. With a natural flair for comedy and a drive to push creative boundaries, he continues to carve his own path in independent cinema, crafting unique narratives that leave a lasting impact.

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Trailer

Credits

Crew:

Director:   

Pruthvi Teja Anumandla

Writer:

Pruthvi Teja Anumandla

Producers:

Dundinath Gunda

Prithvi Raj Karreddula

Pruthvi Teja Anumandla

Film Editor:

Praveen Kumar Pinnint

Pruthvi Teja Anumandla

Featured Cast:

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Ravi Teja Mukkavalli

Henry Okigbo

Kerry Graves

C. Bala Narasimham

Ishaan Telang

Coco Penukonda

Brenna Spencer

God's Power Osa

Restoration Effort Led By: Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director, Film Heritage Foundation

 

Restoration Credit:

Restored by Film Heritage Foundation in association with Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.(Amul), the cinematographer Govind Nihalani and the director Shyam Benegal. Funding supported by Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.(Amul)

Thank you to our community partners for this screening!

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