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

The short film is an engagement with domestic abuse and the plight of a woman stuck in an abusive marriage. While delineating the same, it unwittingly also offers a paradigmatic example of the cycle of violence and hate. The story is a notable feature of the film as is its execution. However, it loses in the technical department of lighting and camerawork, an aspect that keeps it from being all that it could have been. Overall, it is a zealous, well-intentioned attempt to draw the viewer's attention to a deeply disturbing part of marital dynamics as well as the location of women in a patriarchal society.

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