'Shades of a Kite' brings to the screen a powerful narrative about a haunted house and the manner in which it threatens the safety of a family that has recently moved there. Anna, a single mother, shifts to a house in a new city with her three-year-old daughter. The film unfolds to reveal a sense of deep disconcertment which is achieved with dimly lit visuals, marked by their deliberate instability to disorient the viewer. The handheld shots when combined with the greys on screen produce an unease, and the invocation of this very sentiment allows the film to be successful in its endeavor to be a horror story. 

In terms of thought, the plot draws attention to differing ideas that conform to science and spirituality, the question of the supernatural in the logical world of mental health experts. All of this is further enhanced by beautiful animation that adds a new dimension to the story. When coupled with notable graphics and convincing performances, the film indeed becomes a successful product as well as an enjoyable viewing experience for all horror enthusiasts.

Shades of a Kite | Short Film of the Month

It has been a long day for two friends who are now planning their dinner while discussing some small household errands. Despite the normalcy of the conversation, a mood of something darker being afoot has already been established for the viewer. The house is consumed by shadows, much like the world outside where one of the two friends walks across a lonely, desolate park on his way to run his chores. However, something diabolical awaits him in this space, a supernatural presence that will completely alter the course of the night for the two friends. In the process, the narrative offers a disturbing portrayal of a friendship which leads otherworldly forces to ensure their bond lasts forever, irrespective of the cost.

Best Friends Forever | Short Film Nominee

When the film begins, we cannot tell who is being watched and who is doing the watching. This is a very
promising start for a horror film. Something is possessing humans, and an atmosphere of gloom is invoked. The pace of the plot is one of a deliberate slowdown. Additionally, the film employs sound, along with a lack of dialogue, to amplify its element of horror. It is further supplemented with visuals and special effects that exhibit potential. More than shadows and darkness, the narrative uses light and scenes marked by their brightness to reveal their intentions, another notable aspect of a horror story. However, the screenplay, though marked by its moments that startle the viewer and put them at unease, would have benefited from holding on to its secrets a little longer and not giving them away too soon.

Abishto | Short Film Nominee

The film starts off as horror. A man is in a dark place. He is fighting with ghosts, and is utterly helpless.
But with a new dawn, as it were, the film makes its journey towards hope. 

When it comes on its own, the film is tender and has a beautiful message. It initiates an important conversation on mental health and how some tragedies can lead one to an existence of constant fear. In this context, the voice of authority or that of a medical expert in the narrative is of extreme importance. The doctor in the story does a fine job
of being sensitive to the character's state and also about mental health on the whole. There is further a reminder of the significance of support of friends and loved ones, along with the right treatment, in the road to recovery. The film is marked by moving moments. It shows genuine intent towards abolishing stigma from mental illness which is winning the first battle itself.

Abhi | Short Film Nominee

A man is going about his life. He seems carefree, enjoying some programme on television. He hears the
doorbell, and opens the door to find a mysterious delivery lying on his door. As soon as he brings the package
inside, the cheerful vibe of the home immediately turns sinister. The package contains a cursed artefact
whose dark power is re-duplication. When the man comes in the possession of the object, he is
transformed into another form as well. However, how would these progression of events come to alter the course of the narrative and its conclusion?

The Delivery | Short Film Nominee

A woman picks up an old, archaic, strange-looking coin on her way back home through the forest. As
soon as she does this, the sound effects of the film indicate and forebode what’s going to happen next. 
With a mix of jump scares, sound effects, and a eerie visual vibe, the film manages to pack a horror, but
it doesn’t transcend the standard template. The plot could have perhaps been allowed some space to stretch its limbs by way of polishing its sound and lighting.

Atithi | Short Film Nominee

The story of the film is about the experiences of a mute girl who finds herself turning to her books, diary and her own reveries after being unable to connect with those around her. However, one day, strange events begin to take place around her, leading her to question what truly is the nature of right and wrong. The entirety of the film unfolds within the same physical space. Further, because it is a solo project, it exhibits the creator's desire to want to be able to tell a story.

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