BAYLA
"BAYLA" (2025) is an indie short dance film written, directed and produced by Adriana Mourelle. It follows a dancer, Nikita India, navigating the highs and lows, frustrations and successes of her career. The film is BIFA‑qualifying and was nominated for Best Dance Film and Best UK Short.
Festivals & Awards
Nominated for Best Dance Film, Best UK Short, and Audience Choice Award at the Sundays Short Film Festival.
Credits
Written, Directed & Produced by:
Adriana Mourelle @adrianamourelle
Starring:
Nikita India @nikitaa_india
Cinematography by:
Ian Snape @iansnapedop
Music by:
Rupert Cole @rupertcole_
Choreographer:
Nikita India @nikitaa_india
Edited by:
Ian Snape @iansnapedop
Adriana Mourelle @adrianamourelle
Sound Design & Mix by:
Brad Sweetman @sweetmanbrad
Camera Assistants:
Sean Bould @seanbouldfilms
Haydn Lloyd @hadynjl
Voice Actor:
Adriana Mourelle @adrianamourelle
Colourist:
Ian Snape @iansnapedop
Post-Production Supervisor:
Will Simpson BFE @will_filmeditor
Unit Stills Photographers:
Sean Bould @seanbouldfilms
Haydn Lloyd @hadynjl
