Apple, Big Man
Aneil Karia
Somesuch, Apple and Merky Films
Director's Works
Academy Award-winning director and writer Aneil Karia won his OSCAR for ‘The Long Goodbye’ – a tour de force short set to Riz Ahmed’s eponymous track. The first music video ever recognised by the Academy also claimed Best Short at the Critics’ Circle Awards.
An observer of human behaviour, Aneil’s pieces provide social commentary by amplifying day-to-day intensities. His exhilarating recent Nike Olympics campaign, starring gold medallist Qinwen Zheng, made high drama of 30 seconds.
Aneil’s debut feature ‘Surge’ (BFI/BBC Films) premiered at Sundance, where lead Ben Whishaw won the Jury’s Best Actor prize. His short ‘Work’ was BAFTA-nominated, while another ‘Beat’ screened at 50 festivals. He also previously directed the finale of ‘TOP BOY’ (Netflix) and helmed UKMVA-winner ‘Trouble’ for Kano.
Aneil and Riz are currently editing their feature-length interpretation of Hamlet.
The short film Big Man, starring Stormzy was shot entirely on an iPhone 16 Pro. The story follows a worn-down musician whose life is redirected by two bright, industrious kids. The practical agility that comes with shooting on an iPhone allowed for a rare level of closeness with the characters, resulting in an intimate character-led piece.
