Right between structure and chaos.
Members

Nivetha Balasubramaniam

Director
Class #12
Members

Nivetha Balasubramaniam

Director
Class #12

Born in 1994 as the eldest sibling, Nivetha had to look after her younger siblings while her parents were at work. She played old VHS tapes to entertain her siblings and herself. These were mainly Harry Potter and Kollywood films starring superstar Rajinikanth. She has Tamil roots from Sri Lanka and grew up watching Kollywood (Tamil cinema) and therefore represents a wider geographical origin. She is inspired by Indian films as they give hope to audiences across social classes. Even though the themes of poverty and corruption are tough, the message is conveyed in a playful tone. With a rich cultural background that includes both Western and South Asian film references, she is drawn to creating life-affirming films and unconventional approaches to both camera and storytelling that stimulate the imagination.

Nivetha is the first to win two Pitch Me Baby awards on OFF.  First in 2016 with her autobiographical web series ‘Meena’, which premiered at Kunsthal Charlottenborg and Villa Kultur - an installation that had a mesmerising effect on the audience. Later in 2023 with her upcoming graduation film ‘Etniske Smerter’. In addition, she has participated in a panel debate during CPH:DOX talk, been nominated for a DR talent award and worked as a teacher for Netflix in connection with Serieskolen. On a daily basis, Nivetha studies at the The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where she is currently taking her Master's degree in Media Art in addition to her studies at Super16. Furthermore, she contributes as a volunteer in the scholarship committee at Danish Film Directors and the User Group at the Copenhagen Film Workshop, where she focuses on visualising funds to attract new filmmakers.

Nivetha Balasubramaniam
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Super16 films of
Nivetha Balasubramaniam
The Translator

THE TRANSLATOR follows a girl who in a very young age has to be the adult in her family, when she and her mother bump their heads against a life-threatening bias in the Danish health system.

Final film
#
12
12
15 min
2024
The Translator

THE TRANSLATOR follows a girl who in a very young age has to be the adult in her family, when she and her mother bump their heads against a life-threatening bias in the Danish health system.

Amala

Amala is tired of being her mother's good Tamil girl. A wish brings her into the white neighbor family.

First-year film
#
12
12
22 min
2022
Amala

Amala is tired of being her mother's good Tamil girl. A wish brings her into the white neighbor family.

Filmography
The Translator
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2024
Amala
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2022
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Films of the same year
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FOMO / Armageddon

William is convinced it is his fault that the world is coming to an end. On the planet's last day, he is faced with a dilemma; Should he spend his last hours with his family, who have chosen to celebrate his disabled sister's birthday, or should he meet up with his crush, who is impatiently waiting for him at the local beach?

Mid-term film
#
12
Class #12
12 min
2023
FOMO / Armageddon

William is convinced it is his fault that the world is coming to an end. On the planet's last day, he is faced with a dilemma; Should he spend his last hours with his family, who have chosen to celebrate his disabled sister's birthday, or should he meet up with his crush, who is impatiently waiting for him at the local beach?

Snail House

The poor and pregnant maid Karen slaves her days away, taking care of the imprisoned noblewoman Rigmor. Their fragile friendship suddenly presents an opportunity for a better life, when Rigmor mentions a valuable treasure buried in the forest. In hope of freedom, the two women spite their differences and attempt an escape. But can they create an alliance across class, and flee from fate?

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
24 min
2022
Snail House

The poor and pregnant maid Karen slaves her days away, taking care of the imprisoned noblewoman Rigmor. Their fragile friendship suddenly presents an opportunity for a better life, when Rigmor mentions a valuable treasure buried in the forest. In hope of freedom, the two women spite their differences and attempt an escape. But can they create an alliance across class, and flee from fate?

An Example

An example of an evening shift at a closed psychiatric ward that starts like many others. The nurse, Emma, meets to messages of sick leaves and acute patients - and the staff have to be creative to get through the shift in the best possible way. In just 20 minutes the confidence in the system will be put to a test.

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
26 min
2022
An Example

An example of an evening shift at a closed psychiatric ward that starts like many others. The nurse, Emma, meets to messages of sick leaves and acute patients - and the staff have to be creative to get through the shift in the best possible way. In just 20 minutes the confidence in the system will be put to a test.

A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men

In a near future, where a pill can extend only women's lives by 400 years, and men everywhere lose influence as a result, we meet the now-deposed Prime Minister, Kim Harding, as he gathers a group of aggrieved men behind him in an attempt to regain power and influence. Everything is going according to plan, until Kim's disciple, the younger, angrier and more idealistic man, Karl, wins over the group and challenges Kim in an internal struggle for power and honor. Life and death.

Mid-term film
#
12
Class #12
35 min
2023
A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men

In a near future, where a pill can extend only women's lives by 400 years, and men everywhere lose influence as a result, we meet the now-deposed Prime Minister, Kim Harding, as he gathers a group of aggrieved men behind him in an attempt to regain power and influence. Everything is going according to plan, until Kim's disciple, the younger, angrier and more idealistic man, Karl, wins over the group and challenges Kim in an internal struggle for power and honor. Life and death.

Faded

FADED is a coming-of-age tale about a group of suburban boys whose carefree, hash-fueled days are suddenly shaken by family turmoil and the harsh reality of adulthood closing in.

Final film
#
12
Class #12
49 min
2024
Faded

FADED is a coming-of-age tale about a group of suburban boys whose carefree, hash-fueled days are suddenly shaken by family turmoil and the harsh reality of adulthood closing in.

Good Grief!

In this absurd dark-comedy, funerals are happy and joyful events celebrating the deceased. Ole's sister has just passed away after a long battle with cancer, which calls for the usual festivities. The only problem is Ole's deep sorrow and grief, which doesn't seem to fit the occasion.

Mid-term film
#
12
Class #12
21 min
2023
Good Grief!

In this absurd dark-comedy, funerals are happy and joyful events celebrating the deceased. Ole's sister has just passed away after a long battle with cancer, which calls for the usual festivities. The only problem is Ole's deep sorrow and grief, which doesn't seem to fit the occasion.

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Et indslag fra kysten

En storm nærmer sig et lille kystsamfund, hvor en lokal reporter og hans praktikant venter dens ankomst, imens sporene fra en tidligere tragedie hviler over byen.

Mid-term film
#
13
Class #13
25 min
2025
Et indslag fra kysten

En storm nærmer sig et lille kystsamfund, hvor en lokal reporter og hans praktikant venter dens ankomst, imens sporene fra en tidligere tragedie hviler over byen.

Til den mørke nat

Et ungt forældrepar tager deres lille søn med ud i skoven. Da drengen pludselig forsvinder, begynder en desperat søgen, hvor mørket falder på, og naturen afslører sin ubarmhjertige side. Håbet svinder, mens de presses længere ind i skovens uforudsigelige dyb. Det, der begyndte som en almindelig dag, udvikler sig til et mareridt uden vej tilbage.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
15 min
2025
Til den mørke nat

Et ungt forældrepar tager deres lille søn med ud i skoven. Da drengen pludselig forsvinder, begynder en desperat søgen, hvor mørket falder på, og naturen afslører sin ubarmhjertige side. Håbet svinder, mens de presses længere ind i skovens uforudsigelige dyb. Det, der begyndte som en almindelig dag, udvikler sig til et mareridt uden vej tilbage.

Rødder

Den årlige puttefest i Dyrehaven er fuld i gang. Amira befinder sig i et inferno af hvide t-shirts, tuschtegninger og ølbongs, hvor hun forsøger at passe ind i flokken – men nogen holder øje med hende i skoven.

Mid-term film
#
13
Class #13
20 min
2025
Rødder

Den årlige puttefest i Dyrehaven er fuld i gang. Amira befinder sig i et inferno af hvide t-shirts, tuschtegninger og ølbongs, hvor hun forsøger at passe ind i flokken – men nogen holder øje med hende i skoven.

Heartbreak Hotel

I realityshowet HEARTBREAK HOTEL tjekker Tara ind for at bryde sit gamle datingmønster – men længslen efter at blive set skubber hende væk fra missionen om at finde sig selv. Set gennem hotellets kameraer udspiller Taras deroute sig som et drama om misundelse, skjulte hierarkier og den sværeste kærlighed af alle: kærligheden til sig selv.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
40 min
2025
Heartbreak Hotel

I realityshowet HEARTBREAK HOTEL tjekker Tara ind for at bryde sit gamle datingmønster – men længslen efter at blive set skubber hende væk fra missionen om at finde sig selv. Set gennem hotellets kameraer udspiller Taras deroute sig som et drama om misundelse, skjulte hierarkier og den sværeste kærlighed af alle: kærligheden til sig selv.

Familie

Den fraskilte familiefar, Johan, står foran en længe ventet weekend med sine børn, da han pludselig havner i et voldsomt opgør med sin ekskone. Hvad der begynder som et forsøg på at genvinde sin plads i familien, udvikler sig til en aften med mistro, vrede og afsløringer - alt imens børnene er tilskuere.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
17 min
2025
Familie

Den fraskilte familiefar, Johan, står foran en længe ventet weekend med sine børn, da han pludselig havner i et voldsomt opgør med sin ekskone. Hvad der begynder som et forsøg på at genvinde sin plads i familien, udvikler sig til en aften med mistro, vrede og afsløringer - alt imens børnene er tilskuere.

Korpus

Under en udgravning ved den gamle kalkfabrik bliver noget gravet op. Kalken sætter sig i heden. Ved badesøen oplever den unge teenagepige begær for første gang.

Mid-term film
#
13
Class #13
22 min
2025
Korpus

Under en udgravning ved den gamle kalkfabrik bliver noget gravet op. Kalken sætter sig i heden. Ved badesøen oplever den unge teenagepige begær for første gang.