The film opens with a moment of distress, a reality marked by ugliness, a morning that has everything going wrong with it, and yet, amidst it all, there is the possibility of an instance of ease that is achieved with a stranger. It is this thought which forms the premise of Sync. The narrative introduces us to a woman grieving her father's loss, and in some ways, also holding herself responsible for his death. Alongside this is the story of a man who is battling a major setback in love. As both characters deal with their own respective heartache, the plot seems to be moving towards an overlap of their stories - are they linked in anyway to each other? Are they adding to each other's turmoil? The viewer finds themselves looking for the answers with these questions, about to be met with them in due time, as the film comes into its own organically. It is further marked by lovely camerawork, strengthened by seamless transitions. The edit complements them wonderfully, the vocals and music are thoughtful and consistent with the mood of the story. All of them together help in conjuring a beautiful tonality and feel of the film, providing adequate closure to all your questions at its conclusion.

Synced | Short Film of the Day

Engagement with any form of mental illness is a complex endeavour to embark upon and this film attempts the same. It brings in several elements that include child sexual abuse, childhood trauma and the manner in which they affect a person's mental makeup in their adulthood. The film boasts of a notable performance by Meghbalika as the protagonist, as well as potential in terms of storytelling and structuring of the narrative. It does, however, show a want of more polishing in the technical department, an aspect that would have greatly benefited it as an overall product. On the whole, the team exhibits talent and skill that can be realised further in latter projects.

Vacuum | Short Film Nominee

The film aims to weave a narrative that includes memory and nostalgia for a past which is now lost. It moves back and forth, and introduces the viewer to its two characters employing a non-linear narrative. All of these emotions come to pivot around a cafe, once a harbour of love stories and stolen glances. However, does it stand for the same experiences and values today? The story engages with the reality of a rapidly changing city. The intention seems to suggest that perhaps an intrinsic cultural ethos is being lost in the breakneck development that is determined to change several integral aspects of any city, Mumbai in this particular case. At its conclusion, it leaves the viewer with an important question- is there a possibility for the characters involved to cherish and protect a part of this past, no matter its size, at their personal level with their actions irrespective of how small they are?

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