What is love and what is companionship? The short film attempts to look at their many forms as they take flight beyond their traditional roles. The wonderfully crafted narrative explores the meaning of dressing up and how strangely liberating it can be from mental and emotional prisons. Is it in the colour of a new lipstick, the swirl of a dark eyeliner or the glow of a new highlighter? This festive season, discover friendship, dressing up and the joy of being in love with your body. Feeling overwhelmed as to what Qaid is about? Good, now you're ready for this beautifully well-intentioned film.

Qaid | Short Film of the Day

The short film is essentially a conversation between two women who sit across each other as equals in a static, wide frame that serves to further accentuate this equality. However once you enter the universe of the film, you realise that they are far from being equals, separated from each other on the basis of their social location. Yet the two have managed to achieve a common plane as married women. Delivery Girl is an exploration of internalised patriarchy and how sometimes the biggest instruments of it are women themselves. It further draws attention to the fact that women are not the only victims of it, but men too suffer under a patriarchal set-up. Additionally, it reminds the viewer that gender equality is not an ideology to be believed in as long it's convenient to do so. The two women, played convincingly by Vaibhavi Upadhyay and Krutika Deo, communicate all of this to the viewer through a single conversation. However, despite being written beautifully and effortlessly, the predictability of the plot becomes a weakness of the film.

Delivery Girl  | Short Film of the Day

It All Starts From Within is subtle, easy and engaging. It talks about a topic conversation around which is rife in contemporary times. Yet it doesn’t become hackneyed or maudlin. It reminds the viewer that often being comfortable with your body and personality is simply not sufficient. It’s the comfort of the external gaze which is of utmost importance. However, it goes ahead to reject this to conclude that if you’re content with the way you are, so be it. That precisely is the end of the conversation. The short film reinforces the idea of body positivity and acceptance in the most endearing and effortless manner - a conversation between two strangers. The chemistry between the actors and the ease with which it flows further strengthens the film. Content like IASFW is a relevant commentary on contemporary times. Watch it to enrich your perspective on beauty and acceptance.

It All Starts From Within | Short Film of the Day

A Christmas Carol is a story of one afternoon and a conversation between a dejected man and a cheerfully unconcerned boy. The former has had a rough day and is in no mood for the boy's chatter. The latter, on the other hand, is unstoppable in sharing his love for dance and his approach to life. The story is notably well-written and is beautiful in its simplicity. As the two exchange their dreams and stories, a sense of hope and perseverance is invoked which is perhaps all the Christmas cheer one needs this festive season. The film is heartwarming, innocent and goes to show the importance of good narratives in determining a film's success.

A Christmas Carol | Short Film of the Day

When Baz Luhrman says your siblings are a link to your past and most likely to stick with you in the future, does it hold true for all sibling equations? The short film will engage with this concern as it takes you into the life of two sisters, one studying on the eve of her exam, the other having just returned from a long day at work. As the two find themselves at the centre of several subsequent quarrels, Sweet and Sour progresses to reveal a grave truth. Does a relationship between two sisters always have to be of love and nurturing? How does this truth about their relationship affect their already conflicted equation? The film, in its short duration, would raise and attempt to answer all of these questions, and in the process, leave the audience with a unique aspect of a sibling relationship.

Sweet and Sour |  Short Film of the Day

The latest offering by Blush, made as part of the second season of their Unblushed series, takes us into the struggle and the eventual victory of a cancer survivor. The person in question is no other than Tahira Kashyap. Minimalist in its approach, the visuals of the film exhibit a skilled use of light and shadows. They are further complemented by poetry narrated by Kashyap herself. The film ends on an impactful note, reminding the viewer that the scars of battle are a reminder that you’re a ruler who’s now ready for their reign.

#Birthmarks | Short Film of the Day

Despite the presence of Article 15 in the Indian Constitution, which forbids discrimination of people based on their religion, caste and creed, the contemporary reality in the country is far from it. This video with Ayushmann Khurana calls out the same. Ahead of the release of his film Article 15, it becomes one of the many similar videos Khurrana has been doing with other publications. In terms of treatment, the video is simple and straight. The writing is constituted by powerful poetry, questioning the status quo. It earns full points for being thought provoking and impactful, albeit not standing out for its visuals, art direction and overall execution.

Article 15 - Throne Of Equal Opportunities | Short Film of the Day

With the ongoing exam result fever, this short video by Blush, is a pleasant reminder for students to not let their marks become an overwhelming force in their life. Ahead of the release of their film Student of the Year 2, Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria and Ananya Panday have come together for this video. When the three characters revisit an old report card, they are met with the realisation that their marks do not define them, passing on the same message to students and their parents. Set against the narration of a nicely-written poem, the video is simple, but heartwarming.

The Voice of a Report Card | Short Film of the Day

This Holi, here's a heartwarming message that reminds you how to celebrate it off your phone and away from screens. A grandmother is alone at home with her granddaughter who'd rather click pictures of gujia than eat them. The short film is an endearing exploration of their bond and the manner in which generation gap fits in there. In case you were wondering how to celebrate #AsliHoli, how about this short film that will leave you with a few ideas about spreading love and colour.

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