Our Selection

Shyam chi Aai

Shyam chi aai captures the era for freedom struggle, the freedom fighter and their influence on public. A other’s love forms the crux of the story, but also are important roles of kid and father.

Jhimma 2

A story of a reunion with more fun, more frolic and more fights. The Jhimma ensemble once again unites for Indu's 75th birthday and a surprise, which she reveals when everyone meets her in the UK. Set against the picturesque Lake District, seven women embark on a new journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and some unexpected twists.

Gulmohor (short film )

Keshav, a 35-year-old corporate head, arrives at Abhimaan Bharat Newspaper in pursuit of Gulmohar, the anonymous author of "Bahumulya." Latika, a sympathetic editor, aids his search. Keshav's reluctance to share his motive grows into a bond with Latika. Letters reveal Keshav's battle with depression and Gulmohar's column as his lifeline. Latika's secret as the writer surfaces alongside her marriage plans. Meeting as Gulmohar unveils Latika's identity. As they part ways, Latika gifts Keshav her final piece, symbolizing mutual support. Their journey portrays the profound impact of words, connection, and empathy in battling personal struggles and fostering unexpected bonds

Sthal (feature film)

In a village in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, a determined young girl, Savita, yearns for education and a brighter future. However, as her farmer parents anxiously struggle to find a suitable match for her, societal expectations place immense pressure on her to prioritize marriage over personal aspirations. Being dark-complexioned and short in height, Savita is seen as an added â€˜burdenâ€™ on her parents and â€˜marrying her offâ€™, as difficult as finding fair price for their crop. Facing countless rejections from potential suitors, she must navigate a world where the pursuit of marriage overshadows the very sustenance of life. Shot on real locations with real people from the village, all non-actors, Sthal (A Match) is the director's debut feature film that explores the tradition of arranged marriages in rural India while highlighting patriarchy, colorism and social evil deeply rooted in society.

Vaat (feature film)

Present day Goa, a small and an extremely reserved Hindu community serves as home to Mattu, 30, a farmer. He makes the mistake of beating up another villager and in return, his family is shunned from the temple rituals and adding to that they are fined a hefty sum of 3 lakhs. Not only does the family have to deal with the humiliation of being social outcasts but also Mattu has to come up with the money quickly or else his sister's wedding will be called off.

Valli (feature film)

A religious devotee, trapped in an enforced gender identity, plots an escape from his oppressive village in this delicately layered examination of gender fluidity. Every night Valli is sought after for his blessings as a jogtaâ€”presenting as a woman devotee bound to a Hindu goddess. Though he is spiritually revered, he is also ostracised by the villagers and routinely subject to their harassment and violence. Stifled by his life of servitude, he wishes to renounce his jogta identity and live as a man. To do so, he enlists the help of his only friend and fellow castaway, Tara.

Zende – the supercop (feature film)

Zende follows the 82-year-old, retired cop of Mumbai, Madhukar Zende-the man who arrested the infamous serial killer, Charles Sobhraj - Twice. Explores the history of Bombay and its various crimes spanning over 4 decades.

Aazobancha ghar (short film)

The director visits her late grandfather's house to mourn his death with her grandmother. Once there, ugly truths about what kind of a man her grandfather was begin to surface. Her grandmother is coming to terms with widowhood and her father is trying to cope with childhood trauma. Meanwhile, the house itself confronts its memories and copes in its own unique way.

Dhekun (short film)

This film is about a coming of age boy living with his widowed mother, who is struggling with sleep and is attributing it to bedbug infestation. This boy, resulting from the difficult situation in his life, has developed emotional maturity which is much ahead of his age. The absence of his father brings about a sense of longing and confusion about his identity and role model.In high school, he gets to play role of Karna from the epic Mahabharata. With his friend portraying the character of Kunti, Karna's mother, they diligently rehearse scenes together, delving into the emotional depth of their roles. While both of them continues to rehearse through the play, the boy's mother is forced to dive into her past. Despite his efforts, the boy continues to suffer from sleepless nights. Determined to find a solution, he sets out to eliminate the bedbugs himself and unexpectedly uncovers truths about his own life. These revelations bring him a newfound understanding, enabling him to reconcile with his dreams and he finds peaceful sleep.

Flat bol mumma flat (short film)

The film vividly portrays the Chawl culture which is known for a community where everything is shared amongst themselves. like a common courtyard and common toilets. It is also known for social interactions between residents on very often special occasions such as weddings or religious festivals celebrated communally. It displays the layout/ architecture of the chawl which is 2 stories tall with 16-17, (100 sq. ft.) compact rooms which reflects tight-knit community and very little privacy. In such intimate small world, many families have developed physical, emotional bonding with each other since 2-3 generations. It also shows the diverse activities done by different age groups like middle-aged men reading news-papers, women engaged in gossiping and children playing in the corridor and also shows warm relationships with daily hawkers. The film prominently showcases the family’s urge of living in a better house but also cost the loss of leaving long-term togetherness with the place & people.

Mahallenchi shala (short film)

A total of 320 million learners in India have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and had to transition to e-learning. Two of them are the kids of the Mahalle family. Both of them are excited when the online school starts as they have all the freedom and time to explore new things. Through the film, there shall be a series of incidents that take place during this period. New problems arise with the new learning platforms and the family has to come together to respond to it. How will the Mahalle family fare in this new world?

Against the tide

Bombay fishermen Rakesh and Ganesh are inheritors of the Koli knowledge system of harvesting the sea following the moon and the tides. Rakesh has kept faith in the traditional fishing methods; Ganesh has instead embraced technology.

Pran Pratishtha

A Stone More Than a Stone and A Man Less Than a Man in Rural Maharashtra, “Praan Pratishthana” is a ritual of consecrating an idol- a vessel for the spirit of God in a temple. It comprises of a ceremony that includes prayers for universal well-being and peace, a procession that gives the community an excuse to assemble and celebrate, and an offering of food to cows: a mark of the community’s commitment to kindness. This kindness, however, comes with its terms and conditions and doesn’t extend to, the very person who had carved the holy idol from nothing but stone.

Aankhi Ek Mohenjodaro (Documentary)

In 1850s, a civilization flourished around the cotton mills in Mumbai. This civilization was known as 'Girangaon' - 'the Abode of Mills', an offspring of the Industrial Revolution. The Girangaon culture rejoiced the unique sense of unity, an amazingly colorful and vibrant society - culturally rich, socially flexible, and politically aware - played vital roles in many political movements. Deprivation and adverse conditions never let their zeal dampen or their energy wane. In 1982 a strike of mill workers marked the total devastation of Girangaon! Girangaon ceased to exist. Girangaon is Yet Another Mohenjo Daro.

Dharmasya

A widowed father, Digambar Hable, till date is not able to get over an emotionally traumatic incident which took place 22 yrs. back, involving his then fiancee Sowmya.

Guntata Hriday He

"Guntata Hriday He" is a poignant short film delving into the life of a successful artist as he grapples with his final moments. Immersed in a sea of memories and contemplations from his music-filled past, the artist finds himself entangled in a profound conundrum.

Kurla to Vengurla

This is the story that explores the complex issues of identity, tradition, and modernity in a small town setting. The film's focus is on three different couples with unique love stories which add depth and perspective to the narrative. This film is about the struggles of young men trying to find partners willing to settle down in their hometown and the journey of women who wants to marry men from metropolitan cities. Overall, this rom-com film seems to offer a nuanced and heartfelt portrayal of people living in rural areas with the celebration of the beauty and richness of Konkan culture and tradition.

Shurpanakha (short film )

While India was excitedly celebrating its 25th Independence Day, siblings Madhav and Rukminis loving relationship is put to test. Skeletons buried deep in the closet are unearthed as the brother finally learns about his sisters unconventional past and the choices she was forced to make by a close-minded society.

Unaad (feature film)

Bandya and his two companions are members of the Konkan-born Koli ethnic group. The three young people embark on a quest and encounter some obstacles along the way. Tune in to the movie to know more about their hardships.

Lefty

A young boy who is left handed is curious about why he is different and why others treat him differently.

Chimy’s Allegory

After a personal loss, a sensitive artist from an Indian village grapples with despair, only to find his depressed mind searching refuge in migratory birds. Chimya, a farmer and a painter, is a sensitive soul. After loosing both of his parents, he experiences bursts of despair and emptiness. His body refuses to consume any food. The people around him are indifferent to his struggle. Some blame him, others nudge him to buckle up. Chimya, with the help of a friend's boat, manages to find a glimpse of hope - a few moments to not feel the loss and the resulting emptiness within him. His refuge are the migratory birds at a water body near his village. The short film frames Chimya's story as an allegory for the unending struggle of artists to maintain a balance between heightened consciousness and subdued conscience. Since the story was initially written as a poem, the treatment relies heavily on metaphors to let the viewers carve their subjective inferences from what they see in each frame of the short film. The directors derive their inspiration from Plato's Allegory.