The film follows Meenakshi, an aspiring film actor, as she struggles to prepare the audition tape for a desired role. Despite the requirement of the tape being a simple introduction, she fails to describe herself without stammering or breaking into laughs, and later- cuss words. She repeatedly fixes her makeup and tries to calm herself with breathing exercises. However, nothing helps until she gives in and adopts a demeanor more natural and comfortable to her. <br><br>
The film talks about how cameras often force individuals to behave in a certain, inauthentic manner. It further attempts to show the consequent journey one might be led to once they begin being true to themselves.



Subject: Audition Tape | Short Film Nominee

Right at the very beginning Jontro (The Machine) asserts that the narrative is inspired by Satyajit Ray's short story 'Telephone', setting a horizon of expectation for the viewer. The rest of it is simply allowing itself to move from one point to another as the film unfolds. Late at night a man receives a phone call. <br><br> However, this is not a regular phone call for the speaker on the other end is the most peculiar person, and has even more strange things to say to the protagonist. The plot then develops to bring in ideas of death and time, but also a sense of urgency regarding the decision that would come to determine the character's, a Mr. Gupta, fate.

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