It's hard to condense everything that can be said about this short film within a few lines. Either way, here's an attempt. First the highs - the film is well intentioned, has decent acting and writing, and attempts a conversation on several aspects of mental health - from bullying to suicide. On paper, these are all the ingredients that are required for a good film, yet, it falls short in its execution and ends with a sense of predictability. Though the visuals and framing deserve full points for the effort and experimentation, they still fail to secure sophistication and seamlessness.

Tell Me | Short Film of the Day

‘Q-pid’ is a fun, effervescent conversation around a specific thing which can be a need as well as an addiction. Thus, it has the potential to be both empowering and toxic. The narrative ensures that the metaphors it employs do not let the viewer in on the object it truly discusses right until the very end, offering an entertaining turn of events in the process. A man and a woman meet in a shadowy room for a seemingly seedy deal. As the peddler arrives to deliver his goods, would it be what you expect them to be? 

The film is marked by notable camerawork and deliberate visuals that enhance it. Despite being constituted by limited means, it earns points for the dedication and sincerity with which the project is handled, along with the performance and the chemistry of its two actors who portray the undercurrents that define their relationship with ease.

Q-pid | Short Film Nominee

The story employs a poetic narration to talk of several aspects that have become an inherent part of contemporary reality. While the human race as a collective struggles with their new normal, a world devoid of physical contact and any sense of a community it could have provided us earlier, there is perhaps a silver lining to be found in all of this. The short film draws attention to the significantly improved health of the environment and nature. It further reminds the viewer to not lose heart just yet, for perhaps night is the darkest right before dawn, won't you agree?

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