Dharavi is one of the most famous parts of Mumbai, and with good reason. An area barely over two square kilometres, it houses over 5000 businesses of different kinds within itself, suggests the film, acquiring the status of a parallel ecosystem. Why the activities of the people involved are specifically important, as the documentary aptly points out, is because Dharavi plays a massive role in recycling of the plastic that is generated as part of the tonnes of waste that Mumbai throws out every day. Not only does the film draw the viewer's attention to the scale of these operations and the manner in which the process is completed, it also talks of the working conditions of those involved who have no protective gear, along with their monthly income which comes to a measly amount. The film, using a crispness, brings to light a less talked about aspect of the locality which not only allows it to maintain its pace throughout, but also communicate its intentions lucidly.

Dharavi: The Slums of Sustainability | Short Film Nominee

The film seeks to raise awareness about the Indian Government’s Environmental Impact Assessment
draft 2020 and its potentially disastrous effects on the environment. It seeks to put the onus on the
individual to take action and responsibility. While the thought may be compelling, the film misses the mark in
creating that affect though its visuals. We do not see a rigorous engagement with the draft.

Ge. | Short Film Nominee

The film makes an intervention into the global ecological crisis by promoting the message of
sustainability. Instead of putting the onus onto macro-systems that begin their work only post the
disaster, the film seeks to highlight individual, self-conscious steps of waste-reduction which begin at the
stage of prevention, and go a long away. It offers an alternative approach towards mindful, community-
building and living.

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