When the world is done with you!

Jonathan Emmerling describes the day that i think every one has lived once. Post break-up, after losing a job, or after losing a big game of whichever sport or failing some exam or some such. But we have all lived it. We have at some point gone days or weeks or hours for some without speaking to anyone. And when you're young you have the audacity to not care about the world. That is the story. Very insightful. Loved it.

Lallan Miya says, "duniya wohi badal sakte hai jinko duniya ki parwaah nahi"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-QOYOXJin0

Stew

Steven Woodburn cooks up the memories of childhood which one wants to forget in one very deadly looking stew. We all have some memory of our favourite food from childhood. We also remember the stuff that we absolutely hated. And what if something was to trigger in your mouth the taste of that dreadful spinach bhaji or brinjal curry that you were forced to finish till the last morsel. Food can haunt you.

Lallan Miya says, "lauki ka salan aur chapaati...ya toh jail me milte honge ya phir jahaanum mein"

Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cM_stZJpos

How God Works

Matilda Brown believes in Karma. Karma is a bitch and so is the character in this short film. A self-obsessed, self-centered girl who is rude to strangers and insensitive to her own friend(played by the same woman) finally gets what's coming to her. You can watch it.

Lallan Miya says, "She had it coming... She had it coming... She had it coming... She had it coming... She had only herself to blame...And if you'd have been there, I bet you'd have done the same"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fguX0L6tv_I

Makeover

Don Percy writes and directs this light-hearted tale of two oldies looking for love. While the story is kinda predictable, it entertains. Music and performances keep you engaged and even if you know what's going to happen you want to see it happen. Overall nothing great but nice.

Lallan Miya says, "budhi ghoda...laal lagaam"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiAZ01dkcdc

A man walks into a bar

Sophie Lowe and Rhys Wakefield write and direct this comedy of errors. Error, actually. It shows the funny side of two people hooking up at a bar. It just shows how easy it is to hook up and yet how difficult it actually is. The acting is superb as both have casted themselves. And surely, they understand the script better than anyone.

Lallan Miya says, "maa ka laadla bigad gaya...maa ki laadli bhi bigad gayi"

Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNvNgB8DLhI

Sorry Baby

Lloyd and Spencer Harvey write and direct this hilarious drama about two lovers arguing. The spicy touch to the argument comes in when you realize a poor debt collector's life is dependent on which way the discussion goes. The drama is real and seriously funny. Watch it for the writing.

Lallan Miya says, " bhai aapki bhabhijaan ek hi kaafi hai...unse toh hum kabhi behes mein jeet nahi sake...phir yahaan toh do-do khatarnak ladies behes mein padi hai...khuda bachaye"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYQPtZJSE4I

Teaspoon

Aban Barucha writes and directs a very intense story of a housewife who is amongst other things also stuck with a paralytic father-in-law to take care of. The treatment of the film is mostly real and sensitive. However, the performances fail to look real and keep straying into the tv serial zone. If this is intentional to portray the influence of television in a housewife's life, then it is off mark. There are better ways to do it. To me a little subtle acting and more nuancing in the script could have done that to give a better short. But it is still worth a view.

Lallan Miya says, "agar bhonkna jaante hao...dhum hilaana jaante ho...toh phir gale mein ' I'm a dog ' ka board lagaane ki kya zaroorat? kehne ka matlab...subtle iijj nice"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVPCnxN-1A&feature=youtu.be

Alarm

Jang Moo Hyun tells the story of the morning alarm as experienced by many of us. The Snooze-and-go-go-back-to-sleep game that all of us play every morning. The story builds up intrigue and the end is rewarding. Watch it if you are an early riser. Watch it if you hate waking up. Watch it you have more than one alarm clock.

Lallan Miya says, " hamaara morning alarm tha jhantoo...usko snooz pe nahi daal sakte...pakadne jao toh noch lega...waise bhi subah subah kaun murge ke peeche bhage?"

Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc-vINJmhNk

Connect

Samuel Abrahams takes you on a bus ride from mundane to wow! What starts off as a regular commute, with imagination and some bold initiative, turns into a sweet flirtatious tale. The beauty of this story is that the director knew exactly where to stop so as to keep it sweet. Nice music and subtle performances.

Lallan Miya says, "bholi aankhen ishaara nahi samajti...badmashi toh badmash karte hai"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paKNSYnTRCw

Alone

Brock Torunski creates a post-apocalyptic scenario where just one man survived. He does not know how or why. The story starts with a predictable tone and stays that way. I did not see anything new and unimaginable for the subject. It gives you the feeling that the director made this to look like a longish trailer for the sole purpose of demonstrating that he can make one.

Lallan Miya says, "ek baar hum bhi kitchen mein biryani banane ghus gaye...kuch thik nahi bani...begum boli agar banani hi thi toh chai bana lete...kum se kum peene layak toh hoti"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbTc81JmQTs

Pitch Black Heist

John Maclean writes and directs this intense story about two thieves. While preparing for the job they bond as mates as dudes. And on the day an unexpected twist reveals something grave enough to ditch for. Brilliant art, performances that lift the mood of the already gripping screenplay. Watch it for Liam Cunnimgham.

Lallan Miya says, "sona chandi heere moti sab pheeke pad jaate hai...BADLA jisse chahiye uske saamne toh rishtey bhi saste hai".


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXyve6G2onw

Two and Two

Babak Anvari uses a simple metaphor to explain how things work around the world. How easy it is to use force and make a right out of a wrong. Performances are impactful. Writing is genius. Watch this short to learn a very important lesson.

Lallan Miya says, "Sahi aur galat kuch nahi...jiski laathi, usiki bhais"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHAuGA7gqFU

The Ball

Katja Roberts creates an engaging narrative. The screenplay and the music hold you till the end in anticipation. But this short fails to deliver in the end. It's a cute story of how a boy met a girl. But that's what it is...it is an episode which is a one-off. So yes if you want to see the brilliant first episode of an amazing new series which ends with the first episode, watch this.

Lallan Miya says, "ham jab begum se pehli baar mile the toh hamne bhi unki jaan bachaayi thi...shukriya uss chipkali ka...jo canteen ki deewar per chad kar unpar hamla karne waali thi"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuzDzhbfwUs

Goldfish

Joe Wein brings us this hilarious cute little story about kids and how everything is different in their innocent worlds. Underlined is also the message of how we adults need to be careful about what we tell the kids about the world. I love the actors but the writing is the the real winner here. Musical punctuation, potent acting and one well put package. When you are a kid you have the courage to save the world; sadly, when you grow up you become smart.

Lallan Miya says, "building ke peeche ki khaadi mein ghanto mehnat karke choti choti fish hamne bhi pakdi hai...par phir pataa chala ki saale aadhe toh mainduck the..."


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9SbbppvKcE

Room 8

James W Griffiths won a Bafta for this short. Watch it and you'll know why. Amazing camera work and graphics to support the weirdness in the writing. One word to describe it is 'eery'. A six min sequence that will have thinking for a long while. Curiosity kills the cat, they say...sometimes just let it be.

Lallan Miya says, "teeter ke aage do teeter, teeter ke peeche do teeter, aage teeter, peeche teeter...bolo kitne teeter?"

Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJj_NMhYwf0