The short film is an honest and sincere attempt to portray a young man's experience of being quarantined. While trying to make sense of this unprecedented time in his life, he finds himself resorting to different things - from singing in the bathroom to scribbling in his diary. Our routines might go topsy-turvy, but perhaps we will always some soul-food in activities of this kind, suggests the narrative. 

Dear Quarantine | Lockdown Film Challenge

The short film is an exploration of a musician's struggle to remain dedicated to his art and create something new. Even after trying for almost a year, when he is left with little work to show for all the time, he finds himself at the end of his rope. The visual introduction to his room reveal a life of addiction, debauchery, along with self-pity and an ongoing battle with mental health. <br><br> As matters come to a head with a deadline looming close, there is a strange realisation that dawns upon him - the importance of being able to accept himself. The message the film has for the viewer is a positive one - a reminder to never lose hope in oneself. The narrative further adopts a black and white palette, and attempts to use the metaphors of mirror and reflection to convey its message in an emphatic manner.

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