There are days when life is doleful and unsatisfying and there is indeed nothing that can lift your spirits. On days like those, take refuge in art, particularly in a product like Yesterday and allow it to uplift you like nothing else. This wonderfully written short film, shot in the most beautiful manner, will remind you that the pain of yesterday is precisely where it belongs - in the past. It will take you deep into the realms of attraction, love, heartbreak, separation, hurt and to love again, because what else can we be sure of if not the cyclical nature of life? The short film will involve you to the point where the boundaries between the self and the characters will blur. You will be with them during their highs and lows and at the end of it all, find yourself smiling again. The film will leave you with hope - to either treat it with carelessness or to hold on to it safely for a rainy day.

Yesterday | Short Film of the Day

Looking back on Valentine's Day over the years, you realise we have celebrated singlehood, female companionships, pets, so on and so forth. Just when you thought there's nothing new that can be added to the list, a short film arrived with the most relevant and wonderful message. This V-Day, let's celebrate women who make the first move. Making a strong comment on gender dynamics, Old Fashioned Love, is about a conversation between a bartender and a man sketching by himself. The first reaction for many viewers can be of surprise - to see a woman behind the bar in India, and that is perhaps another comment that the film makes. The conversation between them is intelligently written. The narrative is simple and engaging and concludes with a powerful ending.

Old Fashioned Love | Short Film of the Day

A young boy is getting ready for his date and his even younger brother is full of questions about what it is to begin with. While the elder brother hurries out of the house to make it in time, the younger brother is full of curiosity. As YouTube would have it, his mind is soon filled with ideas about how to dress up and behave on a date. The narrative shows him preparing himself for an unsuspecting object of affection, and in the process, it becomes a wonderful take on the innocence of love and the manner in which a boy interprets the emotion. In its crisp and simple way, it also breaks the idea of a date simply being a romantic affair.

#FirstDate | Short Film of the Day

Swipe Right is a well-written and elegantly executed short film. It takes the viewer into the life of a young couple that meets over a dating app and hits it off immediately. As the two prepare for their first date, the stage is set for the audience to go deeper into the equation between romance and the virtual world. The story remains unpredictable till the end and gets enhanced further by convincing performances of the two lead actors. Made as part of MensXP's Love on the Rocks series, the film is a wonderful exploration of modern day dating.

Swipe Right | Short Film of the Day

This Anurag Kashyap-starrer is a story of one night in the life of a woman who has returned home with a date. Everything seems to be going fine, but something unexpected waits right around the corner. While her date takes a turn for the worse, the viewer is introduced to another aspect of her life she has been trying to move on from for a while. But is there an end, a release in sight for her? The answer is available for the viewer who sticks out till the end. The beautiful cinematography and the effortless progression of the narrative would ensure this turns out to be an easy task. With balance, skill and the right amount of colour, the frames also have plot details for the more attentive viewer. Further, the film earns extra points for unexpected doses of humour; for instance, in the manner in which an unwitting character finds himself tied up (quite literally) in the embroglio of two lovers. The whole film is also supported by a background score several would find familiar. It performs well on all fronts, but the same cannot be said for the story and writing. Additionally, the performances are not extraordinary, much like the rest of the film. However, when all of it is put together, one might be convinced to overlook the weaknesses of Fool for Love.

Fool for Love | Short Film of the Day

The narrative opens with the voice of a sole character, and his misadventures in the world of dating. However, after the reality that unfolded in his past experiences, the one he now presents to his listener is the exact opposite. 

The layers get peeled in order to conjure a world of rejections, denial and always the same dead end in the pursuit of love. Through the many shared stories, the protagonist’s worldview as well as his ideas on love in the modern day, are brought to life, whether or not they seem consistent with his efforts. As notions of relationships and dating are discussed, little do the viewer and the protagonist realize that there awaits them an event that would stick out its head suddenly and unexpectedly and, in the process, justify the film's title.

Woah! | Short Film Nominee

The Perfect Match is a short film about the extent of the deep infestation of technology in our lives. The concept of the film has immense potential, yet it fails to be remarkable. It could be due to a low production quality in part. However that aspect can be accounted for by the fact that The Perfect Match was an entry in the 50 Hour Challenge of the India Film Project. Given the short duration for the execution, the film definitely becomes worth a watch.

The Perfect Match | Short Film of the Day

The story begins with an all too relatable situation for several, with a nearly realistic portrayal too - a house party. Soon a dare leads a cheery young woman to the only wallflower of the night, and they find themselves forming an undeniably effortless and endearing connection. The short film, while trying to explore the nuances and dynamics of a romance, as well as attraction, reminds the viewer how fortuitous it is to find someone you can truly bond with. This is further coupled with the unpredictability of situations which might not always be in your favour. An engagement with these components of the plot reveal the film's honest handling of the relationship of its two protagonists, while also exhibiting a subtle uniqueness of voice which can be explored further by the young team of filmmakers and performers.

Swipe Right | Short Film Nominee

Beautifully performed and exhibiting efficient employment of limited resources, the short film communicates its intentions lucidly to the viewer. It brings in performance poetry, but takes it a step further by dramatising the narrative, allowing it to sustain the intimacy of the form, while also playing and experimenting with it. As our protagonist recounts his experience of battling social anxiety, and fears, doubts and uncertainty about life, in general, and about a blind date, in particular in this specific moment, the short film comes into its own. Additionally, it is marked by a single person performing multiple roles and donning several hats, revealing the potential of its young, lean cast and crew, leaving you with the possibility of more such projects by the team.

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