The film exhibits a critical sense of urgency about the state of affairs in the country presently: the
crisis in our democracy. From the alarming level of crime, to unemployment, to fake news, to even
environmental concerns. One can see the frustration of the filmmaker about the helplessness of our
circumstances which are represented by the views of the lead character, the boss of a media
organisation. We are told repeatedly by his colleagues that he neglects his health and has been missing
his medicines. Soon we learn the importance of that insertion in the narrative. <br><br>
The film is borne out of an emotional reaction to the state of affairs in the country, but it confines itself
to the projection of only that emotion. An exploration of the other aspects of the story would have allowed it an added layer. 

Emergency  | Short Film Nominee

The film is premised on an imperative matter that is central to a writer’s life and livelihood: the subject
of copyright laws. The nature of all laws, but especially concerning intellectual theft, is such that there is
no awareness on the issue amongst individual writers. <br><br> To a large extent, and especially during the early
stage of their careers, writers work independently. It is only when their work is acquired by a corporate
organisation or a body with some structure in place, that the issue of copyright crops up. At that stage,
it is handled by lawyers or professionals who are versed with that particular body of knowledge. To an
independent, ‘struggling’ writer, the matter is largely elusive and opaque. The film lays a brick towards
awareness on the issue, and draws the viewer's attention to it by showing the struggles of its protagonist.

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