Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Student Film MAYA Gains Global Recognition
MAYA is a film made by students at Annapurna College of Film and Media.
It has won awards and been shown at many film festivals around the world.
The director, Swarna Reka Prabhu, says the film is about dreams and the messages they might hold.
Many people worked together to make the film, including those who handled the camera, editing, and sound.
The college's director, Amala Akkineni, is proud of the students' hard work and creativity.
MAYA is a big achievement for the college and shows their commitment to helping new filmmakers tell important stories.
MAYA, a graduation film by Annapurna College of Film and Media students, has received widespread acclaim at national and international film festivals.
The film, directed by Swarna Reka Prabhu, explores emotions and subconscious messages through dreams.
Key contributors include Associate Director Akunapuram Mohit Reddy, Assistant Director Srikanth Bandari, and cinematographer Viswa Tej.
Amala Akkineni, Director of Annapurna College, praised the film for representing the spirit of learning through practice and creative exploration.
MAYA has been officially selected and recognized at prominent film festivals including the 44th VGIK International Student Film Festival and the Kuala Lumpur International Film Awards.
- Who
- Final year students of Annapurna College of Film and Media, led by director Swarna Reka Prabhu
- What
- MAYA, a graduation film that has received international recognition
- When
- The film has been selected and recognized at multiple film festivals
- Where
- The film has been showcased at various national and international film festivals
- Why
- To portray various emotions and the subconscious messages through dreams, and to gain recognition for the college and the film crew
- Film Title
- MAYA
- Director
- Swarna Reka Prabhu
- College
- Annapurna College of Film and Media
- Cinematography
- Viswa Tej
- Editing
- Emanuele Kurian
- Sound Design
- Krishna Vamshi (Kittu)
- Production Design
- Uppar Panduranga, Akunapuram Rohith Reddy, Srikanth Bandari
- VFX Artist
- Ravi Teja
- Poster Design
- Gayathri Devi B.