Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal’s passion for cinema has resulted in a filmography spanning over 14 years. Way before that he established his banner, Proscenium Film Company, under which he created a live film titled, In Between (2020). The film was presented over BookMyShow; it opened to appreciation and attracted 500 viewers.
A commentary on the vibrant lives of actors, the film deals with a few actors auditioning for roles amid the emotional turmoil that takes a toll on their profession. Chandan’s film borrows heavily from his two decades of theatre experience and one and half decade of experience in cinema.
The actor-producer roped in his team of old actors for the one-take film & theatre phenomenon. He reveals that the project is inspired by his personal experiences and he remarks that he pieced together the script to depict the reality of an actor’s life.
Chandan says, “I am grateful to viewers for embracing the film despite it being a relatively alien form of entertainment. Everyone associated with the film is truly excited to bring it back to the audiences and we all realise we’re fortunate to enjoy this kind of support. What’s interesting is that because the film is about the hardships of an actor’s life it is relatable to those acting and it is a revelation for those who think acting is just a glamorous job that pays well.”
(The live film will have two shows at 7 pm and 9 pm each on December 19 and 20 on BookMyShow.)