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

When you deal with a topic like gender, there is the danger of running into repetition and monotony. The content around the topic has set the bar very high and a film has to be especially unique to eschew these problems. It would be safe to say that Kahi Suni, the second episode of the series - Sisterhood Tales by Blush, comes midway in this journey. When it starts, it does not set the horizon of expectation too high - it's the story of yet another woman who's trying to balance work with her family's expectations. However the short film becomes a little more interesting as she sits in her cab to find a woman driver. From there, the narrative only goes higher and higher. During the course of her ride, she also finds out that the driver is specially abled. In the process, the film leaves the viewer with a subtle but impactful message about how we view people who are different from us. It further reiterates that simply by standing up for each other, we can make our struggles easier, even if slightly so.

Kahi Suni | Short Film of the Day

16 December 2012 was a night that shook the collective conscience of the country. Not only did it trigger a deep sense of paranoia in people, it also made every woman question her security every time she stepped out of her house. The short film explores the same concerns and struggles of three women living by themselves. It is a portrayal of how they interact with their social environment and leaves the viewer with a grim picture of what the world has in store for the protagonists in particular and women in general.

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