The documentary presents a concise, but compelling account of the many tribal identities in Wayanad, a small pocket of Kerala. Along with offering a glimpse into the many threads that tie together to constitute this whole which is far from being a monolithic entity, it further introduces the viewer to the efforts of those who are trying to conserve primarily the linguistic aspect of it. For instance, as the narrative introduces to the viewer, each tribe had songs for different occasions. These songs, in the process, became their history, and the loss of these tunes and rhymes is tantamount to a huge loss of a cultural identity we might never get back. The film draws your attention to all of these aspects of a society that operates and thrives far from our urban existence, and retains all the lyricism and poetry of its subject while doing so. The visuals of the film are especially beautiful and are thereby able to support its subject matter efficiently, allowing the final product to be an engrossing and insightful documentary.

Kanavu | Short Film Nominee

The narrative of the documentary follows a fairly interesting subject - the skateboarding community of Kochi. Through its interaction with the many skateboarders of the Fly Squad, the short film offers a wonderful and sincere portrayal of their highs and lows, the obstacles strewn in their path, and their dedicated and single-minded efforts to overcome them. Essentially, the story is of hope and never quitting irrespective of what the journey throws your way in the form of financial problems, lack of facilities, gender discrimination (not by the skateboarding community, but society itself who finds it difficult to allow women and young girls into public space) and so much more. This is further enhanced by skilled camerawork and shots of a city exhibiting finesse and potential for much more in the future projects of the team. In all, the film is a reminder to keep working towards something you truly believe in, and allowing it to become your very own personalised expression of freedom.

Free Flying | Short Film of the Day

The short film invokes a narrative that interacts with several things - crime, violence, blackmail, patriarchal oppression and love. It further asserts that a cycle of violence, once put into motion, can only be broken when the structure holding it together is destroyed. There is also a sense of overlapping narratives that is created by the plot, marked by the linked fates of characters as violent murders and crimes come to take place one after the other. Drawing inspiration from crime and thriller genres, the film makes a sincere attempt to put its story forth, and leaves the viewer with a feeling of absolute lack of control, one experienced by the characters themselves within the film's universe.

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