The film is sure to catch the viewer's attention in the most unexpected manner. It opens with a scene of an old man waking up and answering his door over a course of time, meeting different strangers. By his own admission, his memory is failing which is why he must click their picture and add it to his board with their name under it. One day, however, a young girl goes missing. She happens to be the daughter of someone important which is precisely why her absence matters, unlike that of so many innumerable missing people who were not significant enough to be looked for. The film too highlights this aspect, but does not dwell on it for too long because soon after awaits a more shocking revelation. Along with a strong story, the film also exhibits elegant camerawork and notable performances.

The Last Photograph | Short Film of the Day

A man is deeply frustrated during the lockdown. The same dissatisfaction leads to an unpleasant effect on his relationships - be it romantic or those within the familial space. However, there is still no escape from daily chores, which is why he finds himself making his way to a dusty corner of the house where he soon stumbles across something strange. It is at this juncture that the story begins to develop after establishing its premise for you. It further aims to invoke a conversation on the forces of good and evil and the manner in which they influence and shape existence. The film makes efficient use of a limited space and lean cast and crew in the face of the Covid-19 lockdown. Though the final product could have gained from a little more tautness in the narrative to sustain its element of suspense before it wanders off, it still delivers a devoted and notable endeavor of storytelling, and should be appreciated thus.

Negatives | Lockdown Film Challenge

Completely without any dialogue, the short film takes us into a single afternoon when a character clicks Polaroids on his camera. However, as he leaves the street to enter a seemingly empty house, little does he realize how far he is stepping away from safety. The entire story, despite the underlying sinister, supernatural elements, unfolds in broad daylight, attempting to invoke horror and thrill without taking refuge in the ease of darkness. 

As for the protagonist, who has now reached a point of no return, the most terrible and shocking development is about to materialize, one that would alter his reality forever.

Watching | Short Film Nominee

The short film is an endearing, lighthearted account of life and the world from the point of view of a camera, specifically one who is now a has-been among the newer, younger models. As he shares his story, sometimes taking digs at his owner, sometimes ruefully observing the current status quo, the narrative is conjured for you to engage with. The final product is a sweet, quirky film marked by a reminiscing of the past, sharing foiled romantic desires with the viewer and the reality of a lockdown which leads one to weave colorful tales out of the non-existent lives of inanimate objects around us, like a camera for instance.

The Secret Life of DSC-F88 | Lockdown Film Challenge

The short film allows its drama to unfold within the confines of a single room where a boy one day stumbles across a strange camera. He soon discovers that the gadget can make things disappear mysteriously if their images are deleted from it. But can anything good come from an object as sinister as this?

Erase | Lockdown Film Challenge

The narrative has a simple and encouraging message for the viewer - to not forgo hope no matter how bleak things might seem in a world battling a pandemic. It shares its intentions by bringing to life the protagonist's relationship with a camera and his desire to polish his skill of photography. By using the same as an example, the short video reminds you to not give in just yet, and instead find an activity or hobby to occupy yourself with.

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