The film has a strong voice and a very clear idea about how it desires to use it. This lucidity works well in its favour, further enhancing the notable use of a single shot to establish the premise, before moving to the drama until the eventual, decisive moment of high tension arrives. The actors share a sweet chemistry and it's welcoming to hear a conversation marked by the authenticity of a local dialect. It is further interesting to note that, what began as a story of a couple preparing to host a dinner for a guest, soon acquires a dark hue marked by jealousy, insecurities, threat of irreversible damage and a heinous act. Though confined by limitations in terms of resources, the film definitely comes across as a zealous storytelling and filmmaking endeavour, and is thus appreciated for the same.

Mr. & Mrs. | Short Film Nominee

The film is especially notable in the intimacy and honesty it brings to life with its two characters, Mitali and Shrey. They are presented to the viewer during a moment of agitation and tension. Insecurities are rife, as is the clear drifting of the two characters away from each other. The writing of the film is most crucial in portraying this reality in an impactful, involving manner. 
While the production value of the end result is a little limited in its resources, the heartfelt tonality, the attention to writing as well as the earnestness of performances very smoothly draw your attention away from it. At its heart, the film has a message as well as a reminder about relationships to leave the viewer with once the narratorial progression is complete.

Sunflowers and Tulips | Short Film Nominee

The film is a story of violence, deceit and jealousy. It takes us into the lives of two actors, Arjun and Johnny. While the former seems to be climbing the ladder of success with sturdiness, the latter is far from that, leaving him with bitter resentment instead. Arjun might still view Johnny with kindness, but a far different story is forming within his friend. As matters come to a head, a terribly dark development makes its presence felt. The short film further aims to embellish itself with stylistic choices and plot points to keep the viewer engaged, all the while endeavoring to entertain them right till the end.

Johnny Artist | Short Film Nominee

Niruktha is a story about two researchers, Niruktha and Chhaya, who are writing a challenging case -
a study against a powerful medicine corporation, while being chased by goons hired by the same company.
In her personal life, Niruktha rejects the advances of a friend (Vishak) because she is in love with
another. Vishakh can’t take it well, and harbours a tendency to harm her. In the middle of these threats
from her personal and professional life, she is also diagnosed with a mental disorder which makes
her hallucinate that someone is attacking her. According to the doctor, it is Niruktha’s own reflection
that triggers these delusions – an aspect that was clever and worth exploring, but isn’t in the film. The narrative ropes in several emotions in an attempt to offer an engaging plot. However, the series of events and the manner they come to unfold in raise a significant question - is it fair to a call a film a thriller when the dominant mode throughout is melodrama?

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