Comments from film-makers and industry professionals on 'WAITING FOR SUNRISE' Dear Aneel, Waiting for Sunrise's 6 minutes, are very hard to watch - Its portrayal of the brutality of poverty being poignantly achieved. I wish you every success in continuing to make films of conscience and applaud your dedication to find the means to do so. Best wishes, Timothy Bricknell/ Executive Producer Associate Producer (Oscar winning film COLD MOUNTAIN) Mirage Enterprises ******************************* Dear Aneel, Your film is a courageous effort to convey something of the horror of poverty that is so close to all of us and which most of us desperately try to ignore. I wish you more success in making films of passion. Best wishes, Ben Spencer (Oscar winning films Remains of the Day, A Room with a View, Howards End) Merchant Ivory Productions Limited www.merchantivory.com ******************************** Aneel, Your short is very powerful and impactful. You must be very proud of it. best regards Stewart Till Chairman & Chief Executive Officer United International Pictures www.uip.co.uk ************************************* Dear Aneel, This is a tough, ambitious, and surprisingly beautiful piece of work, which gives a measured insight into a disturbing and violent place. Its restraint adds to the power of its material, and its contributors speak to us in authentic and unvarnished tones, but also with dignity. The film maintains respect for its protagonists, even while it exposes the horror of these children's lives. Best Karen Johnson BBC Television Executive Editor, Children's Education www.bbc.co.uk ***************************************** Dear Aneel It's a splendid six minute short. It's moving and effectively shows the plight of these young street kids. I'd have thought that you have the material here for a strong documentary. Good luck. With very best wishes Ruth Caleb (Bullet Boy) Producer BBC FILMS www.bbc.co.uk Dear Aneel "I applaud your passion for your subject and your courage, enterprise and persistence in shining a spotlight on this incredibly important subject". All best, Leslee Leslee Udwin Film Producer ( BAFTA winning film EAST is EAST) Assassin Films ************************************************************* Aneel, It is clear from your ability to make and publicise your documentary with such a tight budget, that your passion to tell what some people would prefer to ignore, is fired by both strong self motivation and also compassion. Well done & I wish you much success in the future. Best Robert Bray - ( Oscar winning short film WASP ) Executive Producer/ Managing Director Cowboy Films www.cowboyfilms.co.uk ************************************* Dear Aneel Waiting For Sunrise is a very strong film. Capturing the pain of poverty and how harshly it affects the young both physically and psychologically. I hope this is your springboard to make the drama your concerns, commitment and imagination deserves. Good Luck Jonnie Turpie Executive Chairman Maverick Television (uk) ( C4 Series BOLLYWOOD STAR ) www.mavericktv.co.uk ******************************************** Hi Aneel Managed to see 6 minute version and I think it's very moving, really well filmed and an exceptionally important piece of work. Warm wishes Natasha Natasha Carlish (BAFTA winning short film Brown Paper Bag) Film Producer DREAMFINDER PRODUCTIONS www.dreamfinder.net ********************************************************* Hi Aneel, You have treated some very difficult subject matters in a very visual way. There are some beautiful shots in this film and the passion the filmmaker has for his subject comes through." Alice Morrison Chief Executive NORTH WEST VISION www.northwestvision.co.uk **************************************** Hi Aneel, I found 'Waiting for Sunrise' really powerful. A difficult subject handled with sensitivity and integrity. The film was of a quality that belies its low budget. A serious piece of filmaking. Its emotional temperature seemed right for a subject that could be sensationalised or sentimentalised. It had integrity, and politics. Well done Andy Porter Company Director/Executive Producer (OSCAR nominated film Solomon and Gaenor) Hi8us South is in partnership with APT Films and is part of the Hi8us Network www.hi8us.co.uk