Hindi movie 'Kavi' nominated for an Oscar

Time for another 'Slumdog'-like film to sweep the Oscars - 'Kavi', a Hindi film has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).

'Kavi' is a 15-minute film directed by Gregg Helvey, the story revolves around the protagonist, an Indian boy and his parents 'who are forced to work as slave labor in a brick kiln'. 'Kavi' was made on a shoestring budget ($30,000) and was shot over a span of eight days in Wai. According to Kavi's official website this short film is the basis for a feature length version which is under development, and that the makers are currently speaking to investors about financing. A few years ago the documentary 'Born in Brothels', which was set in Kolkata won the Oscar for Best Documentary.

Watch the trailer of 'Kavi' below.

The film's official website says: 'Did you know slavery still exists? There’s more slavery today than the entire 400 years of the transatlantic slave trade. Click the photo to see the “Kavi” trailer & learn more. Kavi is a boy in India who wants to play cricket and go to school, but instead he is forced to work in a brick kiln as a modern-day slave. Unsatisfied with his fate, Kavi must either accept what he’s always been told, or fight for a different life even if he’s unsure of the ultimate outcome.'