In the contemporary atmosphere of increasing discrimination and divisiveness, especially on the basis of religion, the short film comes forth with an emphatic message. The approach it adopts for the same is endearing and devoid of any preachiness. Tiffin opens with visuals of a school, just about to start bursting with the energy of young kids. However, even a world as innocent as this is fraught by the discriminatory laws it has inherited from the adult world. The strength of the film lies in the subtle, quiet manner it adopts to address its concern, along with being supplemented by a convincing performance of the young lead. When society finds itself torn apart by hollow walls of us and them, hope indeed has a resilient, unusual way of making its presence felt, won't you agree?

Tiffin | Short Film Nominee

‘Happy Birthday’ has something very crucial to say. However, it opens with a tonality that is deliberately kept far from that. It is the eve of Anjali’s birthday when the film begins, and she plans a night of fun and enjoyment with her partner, as well as her friends. However, the plan soon seems to be devolving into chaos as one canceled step is followed by another. 

At the same time, the narrative has quietly started suggesting that something darker might be lurking right below the obvious, something that would truly be realized at the film’s conclusion. While the night continues to develop, we are taken deeper into the endearing relationship of the two characters. They discuss their equation with the city, Bengaluru, their affection for it, or even the lack of it, laughing about the devotional songs of their ringtones, among other things, all along presenting to us the many innocent and sincere details of their romance. 

 The exchange helps to serve as an impactful contrast with what eventually follows at the film's disconcerting climax and conclusion. Though requiring a little more finetuning in the department of sound, the film presents an important story. Once the rough edges are ironed out, more such creative endeavors should definitely be interacted with in the future.

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