As the title suggests, the film is a single man's voice that adopts a poetic approach to share the intentions of the narrative. Endowed with a lyrical quality, it is essentially a philosophical musing about life and existence. Thematic concerns span past, present and future, and thus, the nature and flow of time. It damns humans to being shells of hollowness, but then double backs to ask a pertinent question - is it truly possible for shells to feel heartache? Is it possible for a hunter to show kindness? And most importantly, is it possible for a survivor to emerge a winner? All of these thoughts are further coupled with visuals exhibiting skill and smoothness, to complete the final product as a comprehensive, cohesive whole.

The Last Monologue | Short Film of the Day

The Covid-19 lockdown emphasized the huge disparity between the haves and the have-nots. Following the same vein of thought, the film first portrays a reality marked by those with the privilege of a loving house, warmth of a family and a regular job that ensures food arrives on the table for every meal and family member. However, in direct contrast to this are the stories of domestic abuse, violence, toxic familial dynamics, to name a few, that also showed a disturbing rise as we all found ourselves within the confines of our houses, underlines the plot. The narrative of Sha Lyndet Ka Lockdown (Behind the Lockdown) is an attempt to engage with the same chasm, also bringing to life a conversation on alcoholism and addiction, and its far-reaching effects on a family.

Sha Lyndet Ka Lockdown  | Lockdown Film Challenge

The film introduces us to a lonely man undertaking not only a physical journey in the form of a train ride, but also an emotional one. In the latter one, when he finds himself at the end of the road, he is met with an unusual companion. It is precisely this strange man who changes the course of the rest of the path undertaken by the protagonist. In the process, there is the attempt to invoke ideas of faith, hope, and reaching out and finding strength and comfort in loved ones. 

Shot on an iPhone and within limited space and time, 'Magic' offers a sincere, dedicated endeavor in portraying all of these aspects of the story.

Magic | Short Film Nominee

A moment in time, a call for help that doesn't arrive, and a single man’s battle against delinquency and the seedy world of crime - it is in these elements that the film is presented to the viewer. The plot, however, is not simply confined to this single moment, but also stretches to include what preceded it, as well as a gradual establishment of developments that will constitute the action that is to follow. 

The screenplay exhibits investment of thought, along with skill in the performance. It is only a slight dip in the visuals that robs the film of points it otherwise scores in other departments. As the title is pronounced, the story finally concludes with a situation that has only begun to come into existence, thereby leaving one with the promise of a subsequent part.

Delayed | Short Film Nominee

A man feels trapped inside a dark place which he believes is monitored by the people who have locked him there. He questions their motive for isolating him. The lack of answers and the thought of the impending doom haunts him. In a moment of desperation, he calls out to his mother for help as he succumbs to the forces far more powerful than him. This cycle of events dominate and cloud his mind every night when he goes to bed, portraying developments marked by thrill and suspense for the viewer, along with a dedication to performance by the sole actor in the narrative.

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