Brothers Arnav and Pranav Bhasin are at it again with this Terribly Tiny Talkies' production. Ditched is the story of a boy, played by Arnav Bhasin, trying to find a last minute date for a couples' party. The short film depicts a situation which is relatable for several young viewers - the struggle to not end up alone around the festive time of the year. <br><br> As the protagonist attempts to find a date, the situation soon spirals out of control. There is almost a humorous quality to it which is handled expertly by director Pranav Bhasin. The beauty of the short film lies the most in the handheld camera frames that follow the protagonist on a walk as he discusses his plight with a friend on the phone. Though there is the danger of the narrative sagging a little after a point, Ditched earns full points for pulling it back into tautness.

Ditched | Short Film of the Day

The short film captures a moment often common to the lives of urban youth - the guest list preparation for a party. The entirety of the plot unfolds within the confines of a video call, while simultaneously giving us a glimpse into a recent experience of a similar gathering one of the two participants had attended. <br><br> As the viewer is taken deeper into the evening, the film comes across as entertaining and amusing. It offers you a moment, but does not build on it. It would be a welcome prospect to see the young team take their endeavor further in the form of a longer project that involves us more in the lives of the characters and their social dynamics.

Party Residents | Short Film Nominee

The short film aspires to be a lot of things, but falls short in many ways. It under-utilises the potential of an actor as experienced as Jackie Shroff. However, despite its bad sound quality and an inept handling of the script, the film leaves the audience with a sense of hope and the idea that no matter, the show always goes on.

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