Remember the last time when someone came up to you to share a joke? We don't remember it either. However there indeed was a time, before the emoticon apocalypse and the fall of face-to-face conversations, when people shared jokes with each other in person. 'Laugh' is a short film which pines for that past, lamenting the deep infestation of technology in our lives where all our laughter has been reduced to "rofl" and "lol". With the most authentic performances by the likes of Sanjay Misra, Sheeba Chaddha, Vrajesh Hirjee and Brijendra Kala, the short film longs for a time when conversations were not confined to a mundane screen.

Laugh | Short Film of the Day

Rebellious adults refusing to settle down and parents hell-bent on getting them married. Sounds like a cliche, right? Watch this charming short flip the cliche on its head and then back again.

Dekhne Mein Kya Harj Hai | Short Film of the Day

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.

Written & Directed By | Short Film Nominee

Nayan Pachori's writing in the short film is undoubtedly the strongest aspect of the narrative. It deals with the struggles of a man trying to overcome his fear, come to terms with his memories and, in the process, free himself of his self-inflicted shackles. The film is dark, jarring and addresses a very important concern pertaining to mental health and male sexuality. However, it does lack the brevity that is essential for the greatness of a piece of art, underutilises the acting skills of its lead actor and often suffers from an ineptness of camerawork. Yet the writing and the thought behind the film is impactful enough to overcome all of these flaws and make it a worthy viewing experience for its audience.

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