Chutney

Jyoti Kapur Das directs this mysterious short film that is hard to place in a genre bucket. How does a middle class house-wife who hails from Gaziabad react on discovering that her husband is having an affair. A shaant looking harmless woman chooses to threaten the third wheel in a very earthy but effective manner, revealing her twisted side. Tisca Chopra's production and writing alongwith Jyoti Kapur Das and Avneesh Mishra are sharp and gripping.

Lallan Miya says, "ek toh kabhi paraaye mard/stree ki taraf dekho hi mat...agar dekh hi liya ho toh usko poonch lo ki kahi uski biwi Gaziabad se toh nahi."


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0krwKbsQscw

The Bridge Partner

Written and directed by Gabriel Olson, here's a short thriller that is cleverly crafted. Sharp performances by Beth Grant and Sharon Lawrence punctuate this film. The writing is not direct and the film ends on a mysterious note where it seems like the tables have turned. The story is an adaptation from Hugo award winning short story by Peter S. Beagle.

Lallan Miya says, "taash ka khel hamesha se life aur death ka mamla banta raha hai...hamaari ek chaachi ne toh rummy na khel sakne par chacha ko talaq tak ki dhamki de di thi...per yeh short film mein thoda question mark hain ki kaun kisko dhamka raha hai?"


Idhar Dekho: http://filmshortage.com/shorts/the-bridge-partner/


News about this short: http://www.thebridgepartner.com/#press

Make Like A Dog

Written, Directed, Produced & Edited by Marshal Allman and brilliantly supported by the performances of Jamie Anne Allman and Mark Kelly. This short resolves a simple discussion between a couple that has not been able to conceive a child in a very simple yet mature way. The actors deliver the message with a touch of entertainment on this rather serious subject. Nicely done!

Lallan Miya Says, "Agar simple tareeke se socho toh complex problems bhi simple tareeke se solve ho sakte hai...bahut sochne ke baad hamaari begum ne doggie ka naam lallan hi rakh liya"

Idhar dekho: http://filmshortage.com/shorts/make-like-dog/

Red Folder

Ben Kallam writes and directs this slow short about the breaking school system in Brasil. Subtly inserting a message in the narrative is the biggest challenge for story tellers who intend to do so. Here the script and the execution seems to have achieved it. And while doing so, there is a mild touch of humour too.

Lallan Miya says, "Social message waali filmein aksar chillaa chilla ke loud and clear way mein bataa deti hai ki message kya hai...jaise hamaare teacher seedha seedha kehdete the...get out of the class...par yeh waali subtle hai"

Idhar Dekho: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2016/11/14/red-folder/

Aftermath

Written and directed by Jeremy Robbins, this is only 10000th post-apocalyptic life scenario. Though the plot is as stale as a black forest pastry would be in an Iyengar bakery, the execution of the film is crisp. Robbins' prowess in storytelling shows in the journey of Jem from kidulthood to adulthood.

Lallan Miya says, "chahe duniya poori khatam ho gayi ho...lekin kambakt chota bhai phir bhi pain-in-the-ass hi rahega...waise yeh chota thoda sa saif jaisa dikhta hai"

Idhar dekho: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2016/11/15/aftermath/

Fearless

Written and directed by Nishanti Evani, this short starts and ends on a predictable note. Two stereotypes stuck in a dramatic situation react in a typical way. The acting is as mediocre as the writing.

Lallan Miya says, "lifafa dekh kar khat toh hum bachpan se hi padh liya karte the...najaane kyon barah minute aisae hi gavah diye?"


Idhar Dekho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZxYZ8lrAJw