Mohan is dealing with financial tribulations. Starting his new business of sugarcane juice is the only hope in turning things around, even in the face of several obstacles that include a faulty second hand juice machine, as well as his own temper. In many ways, the narrative pivots on the protagonist’s anger and how destructive it can be when allowed to reign free. 

The storytelling is embellished with a progression that remains organically steadfast throughout. Once the initial hiccups are overcome, Mohan’s business begins to give the results he had sought, until one fine day an unexpected presence appears across the road from him - a competitor. In the unraveling that soon ensues, the film presents a story that is balanced by a well-defined beginning, middle and end. The final result remains skilled and notable, enhanced by its competent writing and performances.

Nivaara | Short Film Nominee

The film is an endearing, innocent romance between Rudra and Priyal. It is notably supported by the chemistry of its actors and the ease they bring to their performances. Rudra has an anger problem which is coupled with physical distance between them as Priyal moves to a different city. The film opens with a glimpse into this situation as an otherwise ordinary phone call between the two devolves into a heated disagreement. 

The lovers deal with the many ups and downs of their relationship, endeavoring to forever keep moving forward. However, an unexpected development awaits Rudra on an otherwise happy day. As he arrives at the bus stop to receive Priyal, he finds himself faced with a rude shock. 

The narrative develops as an attempt to portray several emotions - from heartache and hurt to disappointment and absolute despair. The film makes some unexpected choices for its music and ropes in dramatic progressions to share the story. On the whole, the result remains earnest, marked by lucidity and dedication.

Emotional Phool | Short Film Nominee

Trigger warning: suicide
 
The film presents to us a quarrelsome couple that has pushed each other to the brink. After a few years of marriage, the two are always at loggerheads over even the smallest issues. Kadhir and Priya both come to stand for anger and ego, respectively. In the portrayal of their relationship, the film gives us a glimpse into the situations they are capable of when left to grow indiscriminately. 

As their fights peak, Priya often threatens to take her life by suicide, until one day when the two reach a point of no return. The film constantly undercuts the tension with humor, finally presenting a story of two characters stuck in an endless cycle of anger, frustration, and impatience.

Attempt 100 | Short Film Nominee

Paytaan translates to a derogatory form of the word 'footwear'. The title of the film thus sets the horizon of expectation for you. Its intentions become more clear as we realize our protagonist is a little child, the son of a cobbler, who is tired of his peers teasing him as the "Emperor of Soles". As we go deeper into his reality, we are introduced to more obstacles that he faces within the span of only a single day. From dismissal, rejection of his truth, to mockery and denial of basic respect for his family, he battles it all. For a child who may have hardly had the chance to learn about the ways of the adult-world, all of these emotions acquire overwhelming proportions until they take the form of an irrevocable action. It is then these progression of events that come to form the body of the film, presenting itself to you to interact with.

Paytaan | Short Film Nominee

Ram, a young IT professional, struggles with basic, day-to-day confrontations – with the landlady, his colleagues, romantic interests and so on. This inability to express opinions assertively and confidently often puts him in a disadvantageous position. To rectify the situation, he decides to sit down for a friendly chat with his estranged yet much feared emotion– anger. 
Anger, personified as a rowdy, impulsive version of Ram, berates the protagonist for lagging behind in life, for not taking charge and aggressively pursuing his goals. However, as Ram shares his own opinion about practical thinking and understanding, their once broken connection is fixed to form a stable, peaceful balance.

Ramam... Krodham... | Short Film Nominee

The short film hopes to leave its audience with a positive message. It talks of constructive anger and putting it to good use. When a man finds his car hit by a passer-by, he is infuriated and ready to pick up a fight. However, the person who has hit the car, on the contrary, is an image of calmness. The film further reveals him to be a part of the Indian Army who has seen much worse situations, without showing anything close to the anger of the man currently. The film concludes with the message of using your emotions in a manner that leads to the better of those around you.

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