The film is endearing and innocent in equal measure. Devoid of any dialogue, it ties its smooth visuals only with a background score to present forth the development of events. The scene is of a village during the coronavirus pandemic when a mother gives a piece of cloth to her young son to be worn as a mask. It is an object which is of great use to her and it's absence a great inconvenience. <br><br> However, as the story would have it, the son also has another skill up his sleeve. He figures out a way, in a lovely fashion, to keep both him and his mother safe, while also return her the object he had borrowed. The film is honest and well-intentioned in its approach, and leaves the viewer with a sense of warmth, using a winning portrayal of its story.

The Gift | Short Film Nominee

The coronavirus ensured that the world changed for all of us in the most unexpected and unseen ways. From distancing family members from each other, to ruining festivities and celebrations that marked the coming together of loved ones - the lockdown that ensued in the wake of the pandemic led to several unhappy occurrences. <br><br> However, despite all odds, faith and hope manage to find their way, and the film is an emphasis of the same thought. It introduces the viewer to the story of a little girl who had gone to her grandparents' house for Holi celebrations and has since then been forced to stay there while her parents are in a different location as a result of the national lockdown. And yet, there exists a sense of positivity and celebration amidst all this despair, the characters as well as the story of Anubandh remind the viewer.

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