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In a village in central India, dedicated school teachers put their heart and soul into preparing a group of children for an entrance exam for a Government-run “School of Excellence.” Entrance Exam explores the stakes of the opportunities afforded by this continued, subsidised education for underprivileged children, as well as the many layers of struggle in this intense and surprising journey.
Viru secretly envies her best friend Bhanu for her beautiful hair. And her mother refuses to buy her at least new red ribbons. Then Viru is humiliated in front of the entire class when she discovers a strange bloodstain of her first periods on the uniform. Can Bhanu save her friend?
In the course of one sloth lockdown afternoon in August 2020 she musters up courage to reconnect with the person she'd loved.
A migrant worker stays in a hotel for the first time in his life - except it isn’t really a vacation for him.
A young man labours through another long day during the coronavirus lockdown. An unusual occurrence upsets the enforced rhythm of his life and kickstarts a strange series of events.
Can a Trans woman reimagine the world before her, without a fight for her rights, acceptance in the society and equal opportunity? A documentary short about a young trans woman, seeking a dignified life for her and her community.
This story narrates violation of the human rights,and it is focussed on the other side of the system how a common woman will Be treated by the system.
Shubha Das Mollick’s documentary traces the experience of the Jewish community in Kolkata.
Set in Delhi NCR, the docu-short is based on the lives of three remarkable individuals, Naina Singh, her mother Mishi and an individual who has chosen not to reveal his identity. The film documents the transition that Naina is currently undergoing from being a man (Krishna) to a woman and another individual who is transitioning from a woman to a man. Juxtaposed against each other, both share their stories in their own words, making this a powerful docu-short to watch, as we are taken through the journey of self-discovery that they are on.
A woman’s life is filled with events that happen tediously often, even as she battles a chronic disease. She lives on, drawn along by the nectar of life.
During the covid scenario, 69.5% of the children showed changes in their emotional state. More than half of the children had adverse. Quarantined Indian children were found to experience greater psychological distress like worry, helplessness and fear .
Dopamine is Film based on Addiction
Paranormal Investigator Sandhya plans to visit a haunted house to research and communicate with the entity haunting that place along with her friend Rahul who is a spirit healer. After being warned by her friend not to go in alone as he was to meet her there but had trouble with his car on the way. Things go horribly wrong as she finds out the reality of the entity that possesses the House.
Anbu a young writer deals with his own problems. Lack of external support and making himself socially isolated he gets into a mental illness which he can’t deal with anymore. Being avoided by his close friend and getting hurt by an extramarital affair, he takes an important decision to save him.
The film is based on a folk-art that’s confined to Puri and is on the verge of extinction. This is my effort to preserve and promote this unique folk art
Avinash is a lonely boy who lives with his mother. Their parents are separated. Avinash's big sister, Ankita, lives in Mumbai, pursuing her career. One night Ankita calls Avinash to tell him she is returning to Kolkata with a hot girlfriend. And the story beings.
Four Independent MLAs( Brijmohan Sharma, Bhagwa Prasad, Mohan Tiwari and Shamsher Yadav) have won assembly elections. Circumstances compelled them to run away to save their lives. Sapna, a young girl living alone in a village gives them refuge in her house but with a rider. Behind the sharp, strict and witty Sapna there is a love story and she is waiting for the right moment to strike. She evaluates all four of them but found Mohan Tiwari the right bait as he got hooked in her charms.
Meera is eager to find an answer to a question her father asked once. This journey leads her to find her individuality and purpose of her life; which is beyond and as important as her identity as a transgender.
The story of a woman named Sunanda, bound by myth and the traditions which forces her to leave her struggling family behind and become the "Devamma" a position based on a mythical legend who is responsible for bringing rain to the village.
Gazing over the city, a pigeon observes a reality glitch as all vehicles mysteriously begin moving in reverse.
Gopi decides to write a script which ends up taken by his friend. Later on, he encounters a stranger.
A writer and his character, intertwined in deep connection, explore the mysteries of the mind.
The two incompetent talk about the ignorance of the society.
Short, Drama
Atali is not just a case study. Much has been written and documented on the incident which ripped apart the once wholesome fabric of Hindu-Muslim unity that lasted in this village over 75 years defying even the tumultuous events of 1947.
Short animation by Sandeep Ashwath.
This film is a tribute to life, while we are still living. The film follows the story of an Indian paraglider, Gurpreet Dhindsa and gazes upon this man’s total commitment to flying and engages with the idea that adventure sports is closest to being most alive and we know that best when we come to injuries. Injuries are variable here, some are fears, most are obstacles and finally of-course the ones which are external, which reveal as the film unfolds. The challenge is to get better than our circumstances and that brings out the real one in us. Gurpreet has given up things on earth to be in the skies.
The Casteless Collective is a protest music band from Chennai, South India, playing an exciting mix of folk music and Gaana art coming from North Chennai’s slum area, combined with modern musical styles of rap and rock. Dealing with social issues that Indian society prefers not to look at: the still existing caste discrimination, the ‘untouchables’, and the oppression of women, LGBTQI+ people and those from underprivileged and marginalised backgrounds, as represented by the band members themselves. The film shows the young band’s powerful attempt to break cultural stigmas, and joins their journey towards an Indian future of casteless mentality and reality.
Inspired by Cultural Medallion Recipient KTM Iqbal’s poem “Irataiyar” (Twins), this film follows the protagonist on the morning of a crucial job interview. Will he make it in time?
Installation view of Suky Best's 2020 work, Beach Studies.
Baggy takes you on a hilarious journey about growing older, the changes it brings and coming to terms with it. His observations on adulting, parents, marriage, sex and grill gates will leave you in splits, while his anecdotal stories will keep you gripped through the show. Guaranteed to leave you laughing, content and hopefully a little more at peace with your own life's developments.
Radha, at its core, is a film about love and sacrifice. It is a story of the romance between two people, who share an invisible bond. The story is set in Calcutta and revolves around Radha, an elderly lady who nurtured a young boy and loves him with all her heart. Destiny, however, separates them and she longs to see him.
The film explores the essence of Jadbharat's story, who was reborn twice. Jadbharat is one of the most significant characters in texts of Vishnupuran and Bhagwadpuran.
A film is about a mirror in my house. About its beauty and its pride. How its sees other things and humans.
Based on a Kolarian custom practised among the indigenous Ho tribe of Kolhan, Jharkhand. A non-linear Ho language narrative about reconnecting with homeland; animism and veneration of the dead, Keyadari or the calling of the spirit of a recently deceased family member into Ading or the sacred ancestral house.
Naihati, a suburb more than 30 km north of Kolkata, is a silent observer of the days old and new.
When a slip of hand in a state of disconnect starts haunting him, a young man Tony, struggles to run away from his hidden rival.
19 years old Dhauli lives with her husband Dhule in a hamlet at the top of the hill far away from the local habitat. Their life is going on at their own pace. News of the arrival of two tigers in a nearby sanctuary brings forth a new situation for them. Both of them simply accept the situation as this comes naturally to them. The situation takes a turn and things go out of control. Did she live up to lessons learned from her father? A simple story bundled with the hue of emotions woven in the calmness of nomadic life.
Nancy was kidnapped brutally raped and killed. she's back with a vengeance.
Jerry falls in love with Rahul. But something disrupts their love. What is it? What happens to their love?