This is a short documentary about Sifu Alexander Fernandes' martial arts journey and the birth of the
Life Institute of Tai-Chi and Martial Arts (LITMA). 
It begins by tracing back to Fernandes’ first inspiration: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.
The film, a fictionalised account of San Te's experiences, a legendary Shaolin Martial Arts disciple who trained under general Chi Shan, is considered to be one of the greatest films on Martial Arts and was a turning
point for the actors as well the filmmaker. Fernandes was so moved after watching the film that he
decided to go to Beijing and learn the art form himself. 
In the film, marked by its smooth visuals and skilled editing, we get to see the institute that Fernandes built to further this particular form of knowledge, and give back the gift he feels
blessed to have received. The students who have been trained by him consider themselves equally fortunate for the opportunity.

Litma | Short Film Nominee

The short film is a well-meaning story about the importance of honing one’s talent and skill with dedication, even if it sometimes means taking a less traditional route. The same idea is pronounced by introducing us to Seena, a boy who skips school in order to work at a local garage. However, this is in direct opposition to her mother’s wishes who would rather have him rise in the world by way of an education. 

A daily wage laborer herself, exhaustion and the physical exertion get to her one day, leading to tragedy striking in young Seena’s life. The story, though marked by a little inconsistency in narratorial progression, thus comes into its own, finally making it clear for the viewer what it had set out to achieve with its rags-to-riches plot line.

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