The film is an engaging portrayal of a battle between the Parshu tribe, and the Yamakazis led by the formidable Nobu. In the process of portraying the invaders' attempt to overpower the axe-warriors, the film presents notable special effects, exhibiting investment of thought and creativity of approach. 

As the Parshus take on the mighty Yamakazi, the film also offers a seamless weaving of an equally notable background score with the visuals unfolding before you with ease. The end result boasts of intelligent choices, and lucid, disciplined execution of storytelling intentions, devoted and honest even in the face of the framework of the limited resources they operate within. Ideas of valor, courage, and the fierce protection of one’s homeland, even when grappling with the threat of imminent mortal peril, are delineated amidst it all, keeping the viewer engaged with the brevity of the endeavor throughout.

Legends of Parshu | Short Film Nominee

The plot of ‘Tussle’ is centered around a pen drive, one that contains extremely incriminating details about several powerful people and their respective organizations. As members from each join the bid to acquire it, more specifically, Jake and his former mentor, David, the film presents its carefully constructed world to you. It is marked by stylized action which is free-flowing and seamless without any awkward punches (pun intended). 
Though the visual department has a limitation of resources and capacity, owing almost entirely to the fact that the whole film is shot on a smartphone, it exhibits a deep investment of thought and skill in making the progression of events come to life. The very endeavor of storytelling is marked by unmissable devotion and sincerity, despite the young voice of the filmmaker, and thus, should definitely be explored and developed in future projects.

Tussle | Short Film Nominee

A moment in time, a call for help that doesn't arrive, and a single man’s battle against delinquency and the seedy world of crime - it is in these elements that the film is presented to the viewer. The plot, however, is not simply confined to this single moment, but also stretches to include what preceded it, as well as a gradual establishment of developments that will constitute the action that is to follow. 

The screenplay exhibits investment of thought, along with skill in the performance. It is only a slight dip in the visuals that robs the film of points it otherwise scores in other departments. As the title is pronounced, the story finally concludes with a situation that has only begun to come into existence, thereby leaving one with the promise of a subsequent part.

Delayed | Short Film Nominee

‘One Bloody Bullet’ presents a zealous endeavor of weaving a story of violence, deceit, murder and survival. A man has found himself between a rock and a hard place after losing a large sum of money in gambling on the results of a sports tournament. Our first introduction to his misery is in the form of his woeful face as the Indian cricket team wins a match. The contrast in the reaction that the viewer is likely to expect from the protagonist offers the film’s first stab at grabbing your attention. 

There is further the attempt to experiment with pacing, narratorial progression and editing to bring the story to life. All of these elements work in their capacity and, even though a few wrinkles remain, on the whole, they allow the plot to convey its intentions.

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