21-28 February; multiple venues, Chennai
Organised by MARUPAKKAM 30
Category – Indian Short Fiction
Category – Indian Short Fiction
Dongar/Pani (Land/Water)
Dir: Sanjivani Kamble; 24:53 min; Short fiction; India
When Savi decides to leave behind the chaos of Bombay for a new job in Alibaug, her roommate Anu is left navigating the quiet storm of unspoken emotions. What begins as a simple farewell unfolds into a tender, introspective journey about love, and a friendship at the brink of change. It is a bittersweet coming-of-age story that explores the quiet ache of growing up, the choices we must make, and the bonds that shape us, even when they slip through our fingers.
Tea Kottu' 83
Dir: Sai Harini Vasanth; 19:33 min; Short fiction; India
Set in a 1983 village near Hyderabad, Tea Kottu’83 follows 12-year-old paperboy Nani and Raghavayya, the kind tea stall owner who raised him. As India reaches the World Cup finals, Nani embarks on a quiet mission to help Raghavayya, who’s only known cricket through radio, watch the historic match on TV. A warm tale of cricket, companionship, and unspoken love.
K_Influencer
Dir: siranjeevi sankaran; 13:45 min; Short fiction; India
In a metropolitan city, a mother pins her hopes on her daughter’s YouTube cooking channel, dreaming of a better life. But for young Keerthi, weekends lost to filming mean missing out on childhood. An unexpected accident forces them to confront their choices and rediscover what truly matters.
Knot
Dir: Abhay Parveen Gupta; 14:30 min; Short fiction; India
Manish, a 6-year-old boy struggles to adapt to his mother’s absence from his life. His mother has been dead for weeks and the family can’t gather the courage to explain the real meaning of death to the little kid. Manish, however, is a strong-willed boy who believes his mother will return if he sets out to correct all the past mischiefs he has committed. He can’t open up to his father Siddharth, who is unaware of Manish’s endeavours and is grieving over the demise of his wife. Manish pins all his hopes on a secret magic trick – that he has learnt from his friend. With both father and son struggling with their respective loss, the only way the family can come together again is if the magic trick works. But, will it?
Every Bullet's Account
Dir: Ravish Pathan; 14:00 min; Short fiction; India
In a rain-soaked night, a weary detective and a sharp forensic doctor unravel a triple high-profile murder, all killed in the same instant. But as bullet holes reveal a rare weapon, suspicion turns inward. Loyalties blur, truth bleeds into silence, and every bullet demands its reckoning in a system built to forget.
Two Sinners
Dir: Samir Zaidi; 11:52 min; Short fiction; India
When Azhar's brother forces him to confront the man responsible for their sister's assault, he is thrust into an agonising choice. Does he follow his deep-rooted disdain for violence, or give in to the overwhelming desire for vengeance? Torn between morality and justice, Azhar’s next move will change everything.
Ripples
Dir: SHREEHARSH KHANDEKAR; 9:08 min; Short fiction; India
In an attempt to escape from a situation he fears, an eight year old school going boy embarks on a journey of exploration, coming across various instances all over the town.
Lunch Box
Dir: Kavin B; 23:43 min; Short fiction; India
During a medical camp at a school, nurse Mercy is drawn into helping a student in a critical situation for the sake of her friend — a choice that changes her life.
AKAM
Dir: Hari Krishnan M; 15:25 min; Short fiction; India
This film tells the story of a boy and his stepmother facing the journey of life after the death of his father,while struggling to get along with each other.
Occha
Dir: Sreelakshmi M; 24:55 min; Short fiction; India
Occha, meaning “Sound” in Malayalam, is a personal exploration of how different sounds, both internal and external, affects one’s mental health and well-being.
Dir: Sai Harini Vasanth; 19:33 min; Short fiction; India
Set in a 1983 village near Hyderabad, Tea Kottu’83 follows 12-year-old paperboy Nani and Raghavayya, the kind tea stall owner who raised him. As India reaches the World Cup finals, Nani embarks on a quiet mission to help Raghavayya, who’s only known cricket through radio, watch the historic match on TV. A warm tale of cricket, companionship, and unspoken love.
K_Influencer
Dir: siranjeevi sankaran; 13:45 min; Short fiction; India
In a metropolitan city, a mother pins her hopes on her daughter’s YouTube cooking channel, dreaming of a better life. But for young Keerthi, weekends lost to filming mean missing out on childhood. An unexpected accident forces them to confront their choices and rediscover what truly matters.
Knot
Dir: Abhay Parveen Gupta; 14:30 min; Short fiction; India
Manish, a 6-year-old boy struggles to adapt to his mother’s absence from his life. His mother has been dead for weeks and the family can’t gather the courage to explain the real meaning of death to the little kid. Manish, however, is a strong-willed boy who believes his mother will return if he sets out to correct all the past mischiefs he has committed. He can’t open up to his father Siddharth, who is unaware of Manish’s endeavours and is grieving over the demise of his wife. Manish pins all his hopes on a secret magic trick – that he has learnt from his friend. With both father and son struggling with their respective loss, the only way the family can come together again is if the magic trick works. But, will it?
Every Bullet's Account
Dir: Ravish Pathan; 14:00 min; Short fiction; India
In a rain-soaked night, a weary detective and a sharp forensic doctor unravel a triple high-profile murder, all killed in the same instant. But as bullet holes reveal a rare weapon, suspicion turns inward. Loyalties blur, truth bleeds into silence, and every bullet demands its reckoning in a system built to forget.
Two Sinners
Dir: Samir Zaidi; 11:52 min; Short fiction; India
When Azhar's brother forces him to confront the man responsible for their sister's assault, he is thrust into an agonising choice. Does he follow his deep-rooted disdain for violence, or give in to the overwhelming desire for vengeance? Torn between morality and justice, Azhar’s next move will change everything.
Ripples
Dir: SHREEHARSH KHANDEKAR; 9:08 min; Short fiction; India
In an attempt to escape from a situation he fears, an eight year old school going boy embarks on a journey of exploration, coming across various instances all over the town.
Lunch Box
Dir: Kavin B; 23:43 min; Short fiction; India
During a medical camp at a school, nurse Mercy is drawn into helping a student in a critical situation for the sake of her friend — a choice that changes her life.
AKAM
Dir: Hari Krishnan M; 15:25 min; Short fiction; India
This film tells the story of a boy and his stepmother facing the journey of life after the death of his father,while struggling to get along with each other.
Occha
Dir: Sreelakshmi M; 24:55 min; Short fiction; India
Occha, meaning “Sound” in Malayalam, is a personal exploration of how different sounds, both internal and external, affects one’s mental health and well-being.
Kasra(The Lasso)
Dir: Bharat Mohan Sunita; 19:00 min; Short fiction; India
Two brothers wish to leave their village and find a better life in the city but, to their dismay one of them has to stay back and take care of their house, their old mother and their recently wounded bull.
A Good Son
Dir: Manish Jha; 14:23 min; Short fiction; India
In a small town in India, a lonely son creates a near-perfect world powered by his deep love for his mother. His "perfect" world collapses when a pigeon flies into their lives...
LinColn
Dir: JEEVAN MANI; 29:30 min; Short fiction; India
Wishful water
Dir: Sinoop raj, Subhash K; 8:52 min; Short fiction; India
Wish Full Water is a short film that shows that our earth is being polluted. When two children return from tuition, they see a fish in a pond where water is draining near a field where a ball game is being played. When they take the fish home to save it, their mother does not allow it, so when they go to the ponds, wells, and canals in the area, they see that everything is polluted.
Dir: Bharat Mohan Sunita; 19:00 min; Short fiction; India
Two brothers wish to leave their village and find a better life in the city but, to their dismay one of them has to stay back and take care of their house, their old mother and their recently wounded bull.
A Good Son
Dir: Manish Jha; 14:23 min; Short fiction; India
In a small town in India, a lonely son creates a near-perfect world powered by his deep love for his mother. His "perfect" world collapses when a pigeon flies into their lives...
LinColn
Dir: JEEVAN MANI; 29:30 min; Short fiction; India
Wishful water
Dir: Sinoop raj, Subhash K; 8:52 min; Short fiction; India
Wish Full Water is a short film that shows that our earth is being polluted. When two children return from tuition, they see a fish in a pond where water is draining near a field where a ball game is being played. When they take the fish home to save it, their mother does not allow it, so when they go to the ponds, wells, and canals in the area, they see that everything is polluted.
Zero Bulb
Dir: Soham Prasad Bhende; 17:42 min; Short fiction; India
Zero Bulb unfolds on a Kojagiri night in a small Goan village, where Sudha, an elderly widow, and Tarka, her reserved daughter-in-law, find themselves sharing space and conversation for the first time in years. Surrounded by flickering household bulbs and the sounds of village Kojagiri festivities, the two women reflect on their lives.
Rumi
Dir: AAKASH JAGAD; 19:32 min; Short fiction; India
A man in his mid-20s who had lost his younger brother to suicide befriends a 10-year-old orphan boy with a tragic past, hoping to help the boy and himself.
DVAND
Dir: SANDEEP SINGH; 19:30 min; Short fiction; India
Radhika a 28-year-old woman, grapples with guilt after committing female foeticide, battling suicidal thoughts amidst familial pressure. As she confronts her internalized misogyny, Radhika finds the courage to break free from her toxic family, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Almari ka Achaar (Cupboard Pickle)
Dir: Raakesh Rawat; 19:40 min; Short fiction; India
Almaari Ka Achaar is a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and the quiet courage to defy societal norms. Prakash, a gentle soul, and Mohan, a free spirit, are middle-aged Rajasthani migrants who share a deep bond built on warmth, humor, and unwavering understanding.
Tick Tick
Dir: Shridhar Sudhir; 23:00 min; Short fiction; India
Koli
Dir: Jyotirmoy Mazumdar; 14:20 min; Short fiction; India
Koli is a film that explores the consequences of deception and the importance of honesty within a family. Niyor, a fifth grade student, weaves a web of lies to hide his disappointing grades from his family. This web of lies and deceit grows to cause emotional distress for his younger brother.
Bagoon
Dir: Aman Thangellapally; 10:50 min; Short fiction; India
A young office worker spots a strange, floating creature on the terrace—visible only to him. His friend dismisses it, unable to see anything. The entity follows the office worker relentlessly through the city, unnoticed by others. At the beach, they test its reactions, but it vanishes after a collision with a stranger. Moments later, the stranger sees it and panics, confirming the office worker’s fear: the creature is real, and now someone else can see it too.
GULAAM (SLAVE)
Dir: Saurabh Nandakishor Kolekar; 13:03 min; Short fiction; India
A few days after a heart-wrenching caste crime, an upper caste man and a grieving tribal fight over a cigarette at a secluded shop in a desolate mountain pass of rural India. As the fight quickly escalates the shopkeeper fears for the worst and takes extreme measures to protect himself.
Holy water
Dir: RAMESH NANDHAN; 14:33 min; Short fiction; India
Venu, a government employee visits Kaasi along with his wife Pavithra and his son Adithya. when he returns, he is met with the misfortune of travelling in train with an irritating character (Ganesh)during his way back home. He tries to avoid him but unexpected turn of event unfolds.
The Daily Bread (GiRRD)
Dir: Anil Kumar Anand; 21:57 min; Short Fiction; India
In a Kashmir village, Mainmuna (30) and her husband Ziya run a bakery, struggling to survive. Mocked for his torn pheran, Ziya asks Mainmuna for a new one after securing a bread order for her friend’s engagement. She sews one herself, but it turns out shorter. At the event, men tease Ziya, causing them to leave angrily. Later, Mainmuna faces a crisis when her ex-husband, Wazeer (40), presumed dead for 3 years, returns, demanding money or her return, threatening her life with Ziya (25).
Red Letter
Dir: Ajit Arora; 30:00 min; Short Fiction; India
"When the horrors of the past resurface and threaten both the present and future, the only way forward for those haunted by these memories is to confront the evil still lurking in society. Driven by a sense of justice and a need for redemption, one individual decides to face the darkness hiding in plain sight and bring down the monster that has long evaded punishment."
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