First thing's first, let's begin by appreciating the title of this short film. Next- can we please talk about the beautiful cinematography, authentic frames and the most accurate comic timing of the film? This Enter DLP production, written and directed by Pranav Bhasin, also has a surprise up its sleeve regarding its genre for the unsuspecting viewer. With a convincing performance by Arnav Bhasin and Sarita Patankar, The Wolf of Chawl Street will introduce you to the Mumbai streets, but with a twist. It will definitely make you fall in love with the art of making short films, as well as the process of consuming them.

The Wolf of Chawl Street | Short Film of the Day

Brothers Arnav and Pranav Bhasin are at it again with this Terribly Tiny Talkies' production. Ditched is the story of a boy, played by Arnav Bhasin, trying to find a last minute date for a couples' party. The short film depicts a situation which is relatable for several young viewers - the struggle to not end up alone around the festive time of the year. As the protagonist attempts to find a date, the situation soon spirals out of control. There is almost a humorous quality to it which is handled expertly by director Pranav Bhasin. The beauty of the short film lies the most in the handheld camera frames that follow the protagonist on a walk as he discusses his plight with a friend on the phone. Though there is the danger of the narrative sagging a little after a point, Ditched earns full points for pulling it back into tautness.

Ditched | Short Film of the Day

The show is about the (mis)adventures of a 22-year-old professional Piyush Prajapati. Freshly out of college, Piyush finds himself working for an IT company. As he navigates around the different aspects of a professional environment, he is met with all kinds of people that make it even more difficult to deal with this whole new world he has suddenly found himself in. From unprofessional colleagues to stern seniors to indifferent and self-centered flatmates - characters are located throughout this alien path to increase to the obstacles he is already trying to overcome. Amidst this endless rigmarole of disappointment, hurt, long hours in a tiny cubicle and trying to make sense of his life, what will be Piyush's fate?

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EP 01 - Access Denied

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EP 02 - CTC

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EP 03 - Standby

Cubicles - EP 04 - Reconfiguration | The Viral Fever | Web Series

EP 04 - Reconfiguration

Cubicles - EP 05 - System Down  | The Viral Fever | Web Series

EP 05 - System Down

Cubicles | The Viral Fever | Web Series

The film packs all the punches of a quintessential drama - there is romance, heartbreak, friendship, comedic moments, and the protagonist's unwavering persistence of following his dream of becoming a filmmaker. It is in this pursuit that the plot perhaps blurs the line between art and real life for the viewer, simply on the basis of the universal and relatable nature of the premise. It won't be erroneous to have several viewers seeing themselves reflected in the struggles of the protagonist as he endeavours to go against all obstacles that include nepotism, financial might of his peers and counterparts, and even the mischief of those who revel in his failures while donning the garb of well-wishers. Written & Directed By succeeds in its devotion and dedication to storytelling, to allow its narrative to unfold for its audience in the manner it does. It puts together a logical progression of events, involving, entertaining and surprising the audience in equal measure with its turn of events. The camerawork is notable, further supplemented by familiar faces from the realms of cinema and the web space. The film, however, could have benefited from an overall finesse that would have allowed it to be more than what it already is - a feel-good, engaging and well-rounded product.

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Silly Sheep is a poignant engagement with the existential angst of a young boy tied to the desk of a seemingly mundane job. As he goes about his life, rehearsing and performing the same activities over and over again, the futility of this rut leaves him unable to attach any significance to life. Tied in an endless web of civil norms and social etiquettes, the protagonist, skilfully played by Arnav Bhasin, asks the jarring question, "Do I really exist?" There is much that goes on in the short duration of this film - from a dull job to a stolen car to a near death accident - yet the struggle to find any meaning in existence remains unchanged throughout. When you see someone you see every day, maybe in a lift, at a platform or outside a building, do you ignore them or do you lend any relevance to their existence and, in the process, to yours? This is the question this DLP production, written and directed by Pranav Bhasin, leaves you with.

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