The story of the film is pushed forth by three simultaneous narratives of three men - a beggar, a wealthy man amidst a chaotic legal situation and an ambitious man who dreams of accumulating his own wealth one day. Along with introducing us to their stories, the film also gives us a glimpse of their approach to life, especially vis-a-vis money and material belongings. 

The tool that is specifically used for the same is alcohol. By portraying the relationship of the characters with it, the film presents its primary message for the viewer to engage with. While life may have dealt each one of them a vastly different hand, their perspective towards their own individual circumstance, along with the overlap that exists between the three lives without them consciously realizing it, communicates the film's intentions in a manner that is clear and direct.

Apna Nazariya Hai | Short Film Nominee

The film opens in a room where a boy busies himself before a canvas. However, a sudden noise makes him drop everything and flip open his laptop. The urgency of his manner as well as the writing behind him which suggests a '95%' as his goal, makes it clear to the viewer that the narrative will be about the struggle between an academic score and the protagonist's passion for painting. The film is marked by its pretty visuals, smooth camerawork and a positive message about hope and perspectives that can help one overcome the peer, familial and societal pressure of securing a sky-high percentage in their examination. Result Agaya Kya? is well-intentioned and a sincere endeavour that exhibits the deep potential of its young team, presenting its message to the viewer in a lucid way.

Result Agaya Kya? | Short Film Nominee

The film has an urgent appeal as its core intention - one of understanding different perspectives, and the extent of harm their distortion can bring about. It begins with two friends sitting on a beach, watching dogs fight among themselves. However, the lighthearted, cheery atmosphere soon takes a dark turn as conflict wriggles its way between the friends as well. The film wants to exercise and stretch its limbs in the space of metaphors to talk about the rigidity of fixed perspectives that threaten the peace and harmony of the country in the name of religion. It demands of the viewer to not force everything within the monolithic identity of black and white, and allow the subtleties of greys a chance as well in a nation that has been ravaged by intense communal violence, especially in the recent past.

Grey | Short Film Nominee

Irrespective of how beautiful a friendship you find yourself located within, life always gets in the way, ensuring that external circumstances never stay the same. Even though the relationship in itself might still be something precious, the various elements that encouraged it in the first place, might not always be present. The consequent change in your comfort zone can often lead to a sense of loneliness and isolation. It is precisely this thought that the film deals with, taking the viewer into the life of a boy called Arjun. As three of his closest friends, people he had also shared a house with, move out and carry on with their journeys in different cities, he is left to ponder the meaning of friendship, missing someone, feeling alone and eventually finding a way to conquer it all with a little help and perspective from someone he never considered more than a stranger.

Chocstick | Short Film Nominee

If we really break it down to the essence, life truly is quite simple, suggests this short film. It also shows that even one person, with a simple act, can alter the course of action for all those who follow. Life shows how different individuals, when faced with the same problem, have different reactions to it. Some might ponder over it momentarily, but eventually move on, leaving it behind as is. However, there are some who might attempt to look for a solution, and it is indeed those who change the world. This, in a nutshell, is what the short film leaves the viewer with.

Life | Short Film Nominee

A young, overworked corporate employee has to deal with the never-ending pressure of multiple project submissions, deadlines and a nagging boss on a day-to-day basis. To add to the extensive work and repeated calls from his superior, on this particular day, his food delivery is delayed by more than twenty minutes. 
When the food finally arrives, the man lashes out at the meek delivery person who attempts to pacify the situation by apologizing. Still, the man brutally berates him, calls his own job far more important than the simple task of delivering food, and slams the door shut. This short film presents the perspective of lower wage workers and the ordeal they have to go through dealing with self-righteous, privileged members of society. It communicates the message of being humble and respectful to one and all.

Nazariya | Short Film Nominee

At its heart, the film carries an educational message about philosophy of existence, your approach to life and the importance of having different perspectives in the same situation. It is conveyed through the story of primarily one man who is in an unhappy marriage while also being a person marked by the shortness of his temper. However, his impulsiveness and impetuous behaviour soon lead to devastating consequences, resulting in a realisation about the importance of patience, empathy and understanding. This is the intention of the film that it wants to communicate to the viewer. However it could have achieved more with a little extra fine-tuning in the sound department.

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