Black Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Film
This page lists the winners and nominees for the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Film.
This award is presented to the directors of the film.
Mersal (film)
Mersal is a 2017 Indian Tamil- language action thriller film directed by Atlee and co-written by Atlee, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad and S. Ramana Girivasan( dialogues).
The film stars Vijay in a triple role as a father and his two sons alongside Nithya Menen, Samantha, and Kajal Aggarwal.
The background score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman, while the cinematography was done by G. K. Vishnu and edited by Ruben.
The story revolves around two twin brothers in which one is a magician avenging for his father's death and medical crimes.
The other one is a reputed doctor who charges meagre amounts from his patients.
The film began production in February 2017 with actors S. J. Surya, Vadivelu, and Sathyaraj, amongst others, in supporting roles.
It is also the 100th production of Thenandal Studios.
The film was released worldwide on 18 October 2017, coinciding with Diwali.
The film opened to positive reviews with critics praising the performance of Vijay, A. R. Rahman's soundtrack, the cinematography, the social message and Atlee's direction, but criticised the cliché plot and excessive length.
The film was a commercial success, grossing ₹ 260 crore worldwide, becoming the fifth- highest grossing Indian Tamil film and Vijay's highest- grossing film in his career.
The film completed 100- day theatrical run on 25 January 2018.
The film will be released in China by HGC Entertainment.
Due to demand, the film was screened at the largest cinema theatre in Europe Grand Rex, France.
The film was screened at the Hainan International Film Festival China and Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival South Korea.
Harry Beaumont
Harry Beaumont( February 10, 1888 – December 22, 1966) was an American film director, actor, and screenwriter.
He worked for a variety of production companies including Fox, Goldwyn, Metro, Warner Brothers, and Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer.
Sandy (1926 film)
Sandy is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Madge Bellamy, Leslie Fenton and Harrison Ford.
List of magicians in film
This article lists magician characters depicted on film, both real and fictional.
List of Japanese films of the 1980s
A list of films produced in Japan ordered by year in the 1980s.
For an A- Z of films see.
List of Uruguayan films
A list of films produced in Uruguay.
List of Japanese films of the 1970s
A list of films produced in Japan ordered by year in the 1970s.
For an A – Z of films see.
List of Turkmenistan films
A list of films produced in Turkmenistan.
Atlee Kumar
Atlee Kumar known mononymously as Atlee, is an Indian film director who makes Tamil- language films.
He is best known for his directorial debut," Raja Rani", produced by Fox Star Studios, for which he was awarded the Vijay Award for Best Debut Director.
He had previously worked as an assistant director with S. Shankar on the films" Enthiran"( 2010) and" Nanban"( 2012).
His next ventures as a director, screenplay and writer" Theri( 2016) Mersal"( 2017) and" Bigil"( 2019), all featuring actor Vijay.

Question: Are the directors of films Sandy (1926 Film) and Mersal (Film) both from the same country?
Answer: no