The short film takes us into the life of Snehal,a young boy trying to survive in a world that expects him to adjust at every step. From his name to his clothes to his house - everything becomes a matter of adjustment. As the protagonist moves from one aspect of his life to another, will he find an escape from this web of constant compromises? Perhaps the answer lies in a plate of khichdi when he asked for biryani instead. Why We Love Adjusting is beautifully shot, written and structured with endearing performances and an effervescent voice-over. It's exactly the kind of wholesome content you need on a rainy day.

Why We Love Adjusting | Short Film of the Day

First thing's first, let's begin by appreciating the title of this short film. Next- can we please talk about the beautiful cinematography, authentic frames and the most accurate comic timing of the film? This Enter DLP production, written and directed by Pranav Bhasin, also has a surprise up its sleeve regarding its genre for the unsuspecting viewer. With a convincing performance by Arnav Bhasin and Sarita Patankar, The Wolf of Chawl Street will introduce you to the Mumbai streets, but with a twist. It will definitely make you fall in love with the art of making short films, as well as the process of consuming them.

The Wolf of Chawl Street | 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.

Romance in Peace | Short Film of the Day

If humour isn't the best way to get a message across, we don't know what is. The cake for good branding goes to Naam Dekhke Lena for successfully achieving this. The ad film keeps the viewer guessing right till the very end about what is truly happening with the protagonist. But at no point do you feel uninterested or frustrated with this delay in the resolution. Making a short film as short as this can be extremely tricky, however, if the creator is able to exploit the length to their advantage, it makes all the difference, as is true of this film.

Naam Dekhke Lena | Short Film of the Day

The short film, which was made within fifty hours as part of the India Film Project, attempts to present the viewer with a humorous narration of the life of a shoeshine boy. As he wakes up every day with an empty wallet, his mind begins to wander about life as a ticket collector at a Mumbai local platform. But how will this fantasy end?

Dhong | Short Film Nominee

The short film adopts an experimental approach in its treatment of the story. It is a lighthearted attempt to portray a protagonist who finds himself controlled by an unnamed character. The former is at the mercy of the whims of the latter. The films take you into the various situations that come to be as one boy finds himself involuntarily following orders of the other, a puppet master of sorts. The Puppet exhibits potential in terms of peformances and storytelling, two factors that would come to benefit the filmmakers significantly in the future.

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