La Pataa Films

La Pataa Films La Pataa Films is an Independent Film Production Company. The makers of Kayo Kayo Colour?

La Pataa Films is an independent film production company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded by Shahrukhkhan Chavada and Wafa Refai, our goal is to represent Indian parallel cinema to the world through meaningful films. The name "La Pataa" is an Urdu word that means 'Lost', it reflects our aim to bring back styles that are lost from Indian cinema. As a team of two, we have the flexibility and han

ds-on approach necessary to bring our vision to life. We have just completed our first feature film, which has recently premiered worldwide at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam 2023. This is a significant achievement for our company, and we are excited for the opportunity to showcase our work on a global stage. We are also open to collaborations with like-minded filmmakers, as we believe these partnerships can bring new perspectives and insights to our productions. We take pride in every aspect of filmmaking and are dedicated to creating films that stand out in the independent film industry, We look forward to continuing to tell stories that resonate with audiences around the world.

From rickshaw dreams to high-altitude screenings! Catch our film about Razzak’s quest to buy an auto-rickshaw while you’...
18/06/2024

From rickshaw dreams to high-altitude screenings! Catch our film about Razzak’s quest to buy an auto-rickshaw while you’re cruising at 30,000 feet on Qatar Airways, British Airways, Oman Air, and American Airlines! From the streets to the skies, it’s a journey you don’t want to miss!

From the sweetest school friend to the champion who kickstarted our film, to the one who’s been rooting for us, and to a new friend we made because he watched our film on the flight. —massive thanks to all our friends (old and new!) for sharing these amazing photos and showering us with love and support. You all rock! 🌟

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Bonjour, mes amis! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Kayo Kayo Colour? is set to dazzle audiences at the Toulouse Indian...
19/04/2024

Bonjour, mes amis! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Kayo Kayo Colour? is set to dazzle audiences at the Toulouse Indian Film Festival on April 20th, 2024, at 6 PM in Toulouse, France. Experience the magic of Indian cinema in the vibrant city of Toulouse! 🎬 A special thank you to and the team for their unwavering support! 🙌

Exciting news, everyone! Kayo Kayo Colour? is set to light up screens once again, this time at the Art@IITGN Film Festiv...
09/04/2024

Exciting news, everyone! Kayo Kayo Colour? is set to light up screens once again, this time at the Art@IITGN Film Festival in IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 🎬🌟 A huge congratulations to our friend and brilliant filmmaker, .palathara , for curating such an incredible lineup. We're beyond grateful to be a part of it! Admission is FREE, so mark your calendars for April 14th, 2024. See you there! 🎥✨"

Selamat pagi, film enthusiasts! We're over the moon to announce that our film has been chosen for the Main Competition a...
15/11/2023

Selamat pagi, film enthusiasts! We're over the moon to announce that our film has been chosen for the Main Competition at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival in the heart of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Join us for the screening on the 28th and 29th of November 2023. A heartfelt terima kasih to Ifa Isfansyah and Alexander Matius for this incredible opportunity. We can't wait to immerse ourselves in Jogja's rich cultural mosaic and meet all of you soon! 🎨 Mark your calendars for an unforgettable cultural rendezvous in Yogyakarta!



Hold onto your seats — Major Update! 🎞️Which Colour? is set to grace the screen at the CeMIS Crossings Film Series organ...
13/11/2023

Hold onto your seats — Major Update! 🎞️Which Colour? is set to grace the screen at the CeMIS Crossings Film Series organized by the University of Göttingen, Germany, on the 20th of November 2023, at Kino Lumière. 🇩🇪We're thrilled to be the only fiction film in this edition's lineup – want to know why? You'll have to see for yourselves! We’ll be there to present the film and can't wait to meet you all. 🥰 It's free entry, so let's make it a date! 🎟️

As if it couldn't get any better! The post-screening discussion will be led by our favorite festival programmer, Stefan Borsos from IFFR. This is the cherry on top of an already fantastic event! 🍒✨

A massive thank you to Lalit Vachani, Karin Klenke, and the entire CeMIS team for not just opening doors for us but for being absolute rockstars in their support.🌟This opportunity is nothing short of amazing, and we're thrilled to be a part of it! 🥰

Immersed in the rich tapestry of Indian storytelling at the 17th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival, 'Kayo Kayo Colour?' ...
12/11/2023

Immersed in the rich tapestry of Indian storytelling at the 17th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival, 'Kayo Kayo Colour?' proudly stands among the works of brilliant Indian filmmakers like , hailing from our very own city, and . We're honoured to be part of this vibrant showcase of Indian cinema, celebrating the diversity of stories and voices from our incredible nation. Don't miss this flavorful experience!

Mark your calendars and set your alarms because the moment we've all been waiting for is almost here! Our film will be o...
25/10/2023

Mark your calendars and set your alarms because the moment we've all been waiting for is almost here! Our film will be on the big screen at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023. It's a date you won't want to miss!



Guess who's coming home? 🇮🇳 Kayo Kayo Colour?' is making its grand entrance at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival as part of ...
15/10/2023

Guess who's coming home? 🇮🇳 Kayo Kayo Colour?' is making its grand entrance at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival as part of the South Asian Competition! 💃
This marks our Asian Premiere right in our very own backyard and it's about to get wild.✨
Can't wait to see our fellow Desi crowd react to our tale. 🙌
In the Main Competition, surrounded by cinematic wonders, it's not just the cherry on top—it's the whole dessert!🧁

From our hearts to the MAMI team, a Big Thank You for believing in our film and making this exciting journey possible!

અને બધા મુંબઈ ના આ ફિલ્મી દરિયામાં ડૂબકી લગાવા આવી જજો.🏊‍♂️

Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

Aloha, film lovers! 'Which Colour?' is all set to make a splash at the Hawai'i International Film Festival, where it shi...
29/09/2023

Aloha, film lovers! 'Which Colour?' is all set to make a splash at the Hawai'i International Film Festival, where it shines as a Kau Ka Hōkū Award Nominee in the Main Competition Section. The film will have its U.S. Premiere on October 21st, 2023 – make sure to mark your calendars!

As we soak in the creative vibes from other amazing films and bask in the enchanting tropical beauty of Hawai'i, our film warmly welcomes you to join us on this unforgettable journey. Mahalo for the chance to be part of such a fantastic event. 🏝️

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Lights, camera, Athens! 'Which Colour?' is set to dazzle the screens at the Athens International Film Festival on Septem...
24/09/2023

Lights, camera, Athens! 'Which Colour?' is set to dazzle the screens at the Athens International Film Festival on September 30th and October 2nd, 2023. 🎥🇬🇷 We're exhilarated to share our slice-of-life film in the vibrant heart of Athens, Greece! We're honoured to be part of this incredible lineup alongside so many amazing films this year. Thank you so much Theodore Karamanolis and the whole festival team for your unwavering support.



Thank you Niikhiil  for your sincere appreciation of our film. Your eloquent exploration of the film's themes and charac...
19/09/2023

Thank you Niikhiil for your sincere appreciation of our film. Your eloquent exploration of the film's themes and characters captivated our attention and shed new light on the intricacies of the story.
We are especially honoured by your comparison of our film to Jafar Panahi's "The White Balloon." Such a comparison holds great significance for us and inspires us to continue our artistic journey.
We're delighted that you recognized the exceptional work by , the film’s sound designer, highlighting the role it played in creating a vivid and immersive experience for the audience.
Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts with our audience.

Wow, we're absolutely thrilled to see your second article about our film. Your unwavering support and continued interest...
25/07/2023

Wow, we're absolutely thrilled to see your second article about our film. Your unwavering support and continued interest in our work mean the world to us. We feel truly honoured to have someone as distinguished and esteemed as you be a part of our journey.

Your critique has once again blown us away! The way you highlighted the film's unique approach in portraying Muslim characters as real people, and your appreciation for the effort we put into capturing authenticity with non-professional actors, really touched our hearts. It's incredible how you caught onto the deeper message we wanted to convey about structural violence through the aspect ratio changes.
Thank you so much for being such a fantastic supporter and being such an invaluable part of our film's success.

Once again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you,
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