Living in a primarily male-dominated society with rigid and pre-defined gender norms, women’s reproductive health issues are often neglected or treated with indignity. Addressing the same concerns, 'Right Education', in a short span of less than thirty seconds, presents us with a narrative sensitising the general public about a natural, bodily function – menstruation. 
In a multi-purpose convenience store, a young girl is struggling to grab hold of the sanitary pads kept in the top-most shelf when a man offers help, thereby, breaking generations of stigma in a fleeting moment of kindness. The short video shares a resounding message of educating society about menstruation, in the process, chipping at the taboo, and the deeply questionable and problematic notions surrounding it.

Right Education | Short Film of the Day

Quirky and full of life, Khushboo is one of the leading employees of an architecture firm and has been recently assigned the task of preparing and presenting a pitch to a renowned client. However, she has a medical condition which takes away her control on a basic bodily function - flatulence. 
Owing to the social stigma and general comedic tone suggested associated the same, Khushboo is embarrassed and mocked at her presentation. Sad and belittled, she returns home to her dad who comforts and motivates her to be strong in the face of such insignificant adversities. Khushboo decides to explain her point of view, and finds a way to express the same to a large number of audience. In the process, the narrative becomes a celebration of not only the protagonist's courage and honesty, but also a reminder of society to be more accepting of one another. As for Khushboo, something uplifting and heartwarming awaits her at the end of it all.

Humari Khushboo | Short Film Nominee

The film is a well-meaning attempt to fight the stigma pertaining to menstruation in the Indian society. From restricting women's movements to the kitchen or the religious corners of the house, to loading a perfectly normal and biological process with guilt and shame - the film attempts an interaction with it all. The method it employs to achieve this involves the story of a young girl who has just entered puberty. Left without her mother and alone with her father during the second menstruation cycle of her life, her unease in approaching him and understanding the adult concepts linked to the female body thrust upon her for the first time, overwhelm her, and leave her more clueless. However, in complete contrast with what she may have been raised up to believe, a very pleasant surprise awaits her when she chooses to open up about her hesitation.

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