Our Share of Sand
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| Directed by | Shalini Adnani |
| Written by | Shalini Adnani |
| Screenplay by | Shalini Adnani |
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| Cinematography | Adric Watson |
| Edited by | Anna Meller |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
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Our Share of Sand is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Shalini Adnani, in her feature directorial debut. A co-production between the United Kingdom, India and Greece, the film stars Maya Mehta, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ellora Torchia, Krish Raj More, Ravi Ranjan Patil and Jyoti Dogra.[1][2]
The film will have its world premiere in competition at the International Critics' Week section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2026.[3]
Premise
Twelve-year-old Maya returns to rural India and learns her father is involved in illegal sand mining. After a terrible accident connected to his business, Maya faces pressure to protect him. Struggling between loyalty and conscience, she uncovers hidden exploitation and wrongdoing in her family’s past.
Cast
- Maya Mehta as Maya
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Rohan Mirani
- Ellora Torchia as Priti Mirani
- Krish Raj More as Kiran
- Ravi Ranjan Patil as Dadya
- Jyoti Dogra as Arti Mirani
Production
The project was selected for the 'Great 8' Showcase, an online initiative curated by the British Film Institute and the British Council, at the Marché du Film market that took place during the 79th Cannes Film Festival.[4][5]
The film marks the feature directorial debut of London-based Chilean-Indian filmmaker Shalini Adnani, who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Sara Bonakdar for Fifth Mirror Pictures alongside Alan McAlex for Suitable Pictures, Balthazar de Ganay, Giorgos Karnavas for Heretic and Michael Graf. The project received backing from the British Film Institute, and Film4 Productions.[6]
Release
Our Share of Sand slated to premiere in competition at the 41st International Critics' Week, a section of the 2026 Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2026.[7][8]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Venice Film Festival | 12 September 2026 | Venice International Critics' Week – Grand Prize | Shalini Adnani | Pending | [9] |
References
- ↑ Ben Dalton (7 May 2026). "First look at Shalini Adnani's BFI, Film4-backed debut 'Our Share Of Sand' ahead of Great 8 showcase". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ "Venice's International Critics' Week Our Share of Sand". Settimana Internazionale della Critica. 20 July 2026. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ Nick Vivarelli (20 July 2026). "Venice Critics' Week Lineup: Shalini Adnani's Family Drama 'Our Share of Sand,' AI-Assisted Colombian Doc 'The End of Times' and More". Variety. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ Mona Tabbara (7 May 2026). "UK's Cannes Great 8 showcase includes 'Florid', 'Our Share Of Sand'". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ Szalai, Georg (7 May 2026). "BFI's Cannes Great 8 Showcase Includes Films With Christina Hendricks, Joe Locke, Hiam Abbass". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ "Our Share of Sand". British Film Institute. 20 July 2026. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ De Marco, Camillo (20 July 2026). "Venice's International Critics' Week selects seven debut features in competition". Cineuropa. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ "Our Share of Sand". Venice Film Festival. 22 July 2026. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (20 July 2026). "Venice Critics' Week Unveils Political, Experimental Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 July 2026.