A short documentary exploring the high-stakes world of the stunt drivers of Well of Death — where passion, risk, and sacrifice collide.

Karnama (Well of Death) is a film that involves real subjects in a high-stakes setting. The subject is inherently appealing—a stunt act that defies gravity and is performed without safety is bound to draw attention. And so it did; first, it was a music video, and then a few commercials over the last few months. However, like every new popular subject, the Well of Death became a trend and was later forgotten, leaving an empty space where we could learn more about their lives. I aim to fill this void, to place a face and a three-dimensional world on the unparalleled stunt drivers of the Well of Death. I want people to feel the way I did when I first watched the act as a child. From Karnama (Well of Death), the audience gains insight into a new way of living life that many were previously unaware of, particularly in aspects that every human can empathize with.

Awarded

2025 NBR Student Grant

 

Type of Project

Documentary

Length

13:36

Program

Pratt Institute

Producer

Pramod Amminabhavi

Editor

Vidhu Kota

Cinematographer

Peter Garajszki

Contact

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