Trigger warning: sexual assault 

The entirety of the plot unfolds during the night, but instead of darkness, the visuals are dominated by red and green light - two primary colors with their well-defined boundaries. It could perhaps suggest the mingling of two equal forces, a union the pursuit of which defines the movement of the story. 
Within the first few minutes itself, disturbing developments ensconce themselves within the film, introducing us to a night of violence and sexual assault. The malicious protagonist soon moves on to his next victim - a chirpy, talkative boy who does not shy away from revealing his appetite. He further mentions a game of rock, paper, scissors, not simply echoing the title, but also making the viewer truly pay attention to the equation unfolding before them. 

As the plot continues to move forth, each of these layers is gradually unwrapped, presenting to you a story of horror and terrible events from which there is no looking away.

Rock Paper Scissors | Short Film Nominee

TW: Sexual violence, strong language 
The narrative of the short film spans only the duration of a single phone call among four men. All of its event come to develop, culminate and conclude within the few minutes, striving to bring to life a story that questions toxic masculinity, hypocrisy, entitlement, misogyny, and sexual assault as the men plan a heinous crime against a woman. The film is well-intentioned, but would have gained from a little more nuance which is often required to deal with a topic as sensitive as this.

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