Based on a short story by Ruskin Bond, The Black Cat by Bhargav Saikia portrays an interesting turn of events starting from a day in Bond's life. Played by Tom Alter, Bond comes in possession of a broomstick which is soon accompanied by a black cat turning up at his doorstep. His misadventures with the kitty keep the audience involved, while also invoking a sense of sympathy for the harried writer. Soon after a Ms. Bellows follows, claiming the cat to be hers, and our protagonist is more than grateful to hand over the kitty to his unusual guest. The narrative offers interesting characters in the form of both Alter as Bond and Shernaz Patel as Ms. Bellows. The beautiful camera angles lend an otherworldly quality to the film, equally supported by an eerie soundtrack. Along with Anglican influences in the form of costumes, language and the general lifestyle, The Black Cat also possesses an element of the supernatural, characteristic of much of Bond's writing. This is achieved by elegant special effects which, when coupled with a seamless edit and sophisticated visuals, make the film a thrilling watch.

The Black Cat | Tom Alter | Short Film of the Day

Everyone needs a companion irrespective of what age they're at. But how far are you willing to go to eliminate competition when you find one such prospective companion? RIP (Romance in Peace) is an endearing short film about a similar struggle between two men, played by Tom Alter and Shiv Subramaniam. After reading an advertisement in the matrimonial section of the newspaper, the men have found themselves invigorated with a new sense of hope. You won't need a reminder to laugh along this journey of the two trying their luck at wooing a woman.

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