Winner, Gender Award

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Every minute, over two dozen people are forced to flee their home. Out of every two refugees, one is a child. Let that sink in and be a reminder of the hatred that is ravaging this world from all corners. <br><br> The short film deals with the extent of the fear for one's security and the desperate need to find shelter when someone is forced out of their own home. Visa is a beautifully written film about a inter-communal couple in Pakistan and their trauma of trying to leave the country with their young daughter. It follows a non-linear narrative and succeeds greatly at creating a heightened atmosphere of uncertainty. It also invokes a disturbing reality, a sense of despair, but concludes with a bleak sense of hope for the optimistic viewer.

Visa | Short Film of the Day

Starring Namit Das, Naamkaran opens with the protagonist in a hurry, but running extremely late as his cab driver cancels on him after a long wait. As he struggles to get to his destination, his enthusiastic family turns up, more than eager to drive him to the place. <br><br> The film is an attempt by director Sonam Nair to portray the love of a family that is loving to the point of being overwhelming. However it handles a situation common for many without a tinge of bitterness. While it may all be loud and colourful, yet at no point are the colours and the sound bothersome. Naamkaran is an endearing story of a young man at the brink of starting something new along with unwavering support of those who love him deeply.

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