Hyderabad: Maya by film students selected at international festivals

Graduation film Maya, made by final-year students of Annapurna College of Film and Media, has been selected at several national and international film festivals. Written and directed by Swarna Reka Prabhu, the film highlights imagination and creative collaboration.

Hyderabad: Maya, a graduation film by the final-year students of Annapurna College of Film and Media, has garnered acclaim at several national and international film festivals.

The film has been officially selected at the 44th VGIK International Student Film Festival, Midnight Monster Club Short Film Festival, Flame FirstCut, Kuala Lumpur International Film Awards, Chennai International Short Film Festival, 5th India International Star Film Festival Awards and The Corner Seats International Film Festival 2025, among others.

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Written and directed by Swarna Reka Prabhu, Maya reflects imagination, creative courage and collaborative efforts. “Maya portrays various emotions like a roller-coaster ride that we all experience in our dreams. This at times makes no sense, but later, when it is put together, we can decode the encrypted message that our subconscious delivers,” Prabhu said.

Annapurna College of Film and Media director Amala Akkineni said Maya represents the spirit of learning through practice and added, “It is heartening to see our students push creative boundaries and receive recognition on global platforms.”