Gift
A Film by Rajat kaushik22 Minutes 44 Seconds | India | English, HindiSynopsis: story revolves among baloon seller, baloon manufacturer and waiter and their journey in finding joy and happiness in different ways .
I Was Still Here.
A Film by Dennis Büschemann10 Minutes 00 Seconds | Germany |Synopsis: “Germany, 1941. In a world ruled by silence and fear, two boys share a bond beyond words. Together, they find a way to pass on a hidden warning — a message that will save lives.“”I Was Still Here”” is a poetic animated short about friendship, quiet courage, and how empathy can become an act of resistance. A story of one boy who couldn’t speak — and another who truly listened.” About the Director: “Dennis Büschemann is a filmmaker, editor, and motion designer based in Germany with over two decades of experience in the creative industry. Starting in trailer editing and motion graphics, he has contributed to numerous national and international film campaigns — including the Oscar-nominated feature Never Look Away (Werk ohne Autor) by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. His work is driven by a fascination for emotional precision and the art of distilling complex narratives into powerful, visual moments. With a background in Media Informatics and Design from Bielefeld University, Dennis combines technical skill with a deep sensitivity for rhythm, tone, and storytelling. Dennis believes that powerful stories don’t always need big words — but they always need honesty, emotion, and human connection.”
The Last Note
A Film by dan R Bottom, Vihaan Vidur14 Minutes 07 Seconds | United States | English Synopsis: A terminally ill musician leaves behind a lullaby for the daughter he’ll never meet — a final song that becomes a bridge between past, present, and memory. About the Director: “With thirty five years of experience in film and television, Dan is sought-after extensively for his creative and technical skills in cinematography, editing, motion graphics, visual effects and color grading. He has directed, shot and edited award-winning episodic television, documentaries, commercials, short films and music videos on several with notables including Joel Osteen, Luis Palau, Rascal Flatts, John Gray, Toby Mac, Carman, Integrity Music, Israel Houghton, Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Marcos Witt, Eastman Curtis, John Hagee, Oral Roberts and Jeremy Foster. After completing 18 years at Joel Osteen Ministries as senior producer, directing and editing notable projects such as Beautiful Things and Horizon broadcast openers, Dan now runs Epiphany Creative Group with his lovely wife Raven, writing and producing feature film projects, doing creative consulting with internationally branded organizations and content-driven projects. He is the director of photography, editor and post supervisor on the feature film, Palau, shot in Argentina and slated for a fall 2018 theatrical release. He has several other feature films in development, including action/thriller The Chase, his first feature-length screenplay.”
Girhein
A Film by Sanjam Singh20 Minutes 48 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: “A young musician, trapped between a dysfunctional family and ademanding job, seeks solace in his art, but a family crisis forces him to confront the chaos threatening his dreams and relationships.” About the Director: “Sanjam Singhfrom Amritsar, Punjabnow based in BombayMasters in Filmmaking (Specialisation in Direction) from Whistling Woods InternationalWritten and Directed 7 short films, 1 music video and 3 AdvertisementsAssisted in short films, music videos and photoshootsSpecialises in writing, screenwriting, direction, film and photo editing, photography & art direction”
DRAPED IN SILENCE
A Film by Charanpreet Singh24 Minutes 00 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: “Draped in Silence is a poetic ode to memory, dignity, and the quiet ways love survives in forgotten corners.In a quiet village of Uttarakhand, an old man sets out with a bundle of sarees tied to his bicycle. Each one carries an unspoken connection to a woman in the village — a schoolgirl, a bride-to-be, a widow, a mother-to-be. As he moves from lane to lane, his silent gestures begin to weave a portrait of the village’s hidden emotional life, tracing the arc of womanhood from youth to loss.Unseen, a young schoolteacher follows, drawn to the mystery of this journey. What he discovers is not just the story of an old man, but of a community’s unspoken bonds — and a quiet act that will make the village remember him forever.” About the Director: Charanpreet Singh, from Dehradun, is an actor, director, and producer with over 15 years of experience in Indian cinema. His acting credits include The Train, Ra.One, Zanjeer, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Ungli, Sarbjit, and Haseena Parker. He has conducted pre-movie workshops with actors such as Tiger Shroff, Aishwarya Rai, Sara Ali Khan, and Randeep Hooda. His directorial debut, Unfinished Story, released in cinemas in 2022. Draped in Silence is his latest film.
Fiabexit
A Film by Lorenzo Giovenga, Giuliano Giacomelli19 Minutes 53 Seconds | Italy | ItalianSynopsis: We too have the right to dream About the Director: “Lorenzo Giovenga is an Italian director and producer, born in Rome on 9 September 1989. In 2014 he obtained a master’s degree in “”The cinema of entertainment: theories and techniques”” at La Sapienza in Rome and began working at Sky Cinema, taking care of the “”Sky Cine News” and taking part in the restoration of the documentary “Mario Bava – Operazione Paura” by Gabriele Acerbo and Roberto Pisoni. In 2015 he directed the short film “Gemma di Maggio” financed by the Lazio Region, with Franco Nero. The following year he founded the company. produced by Daitona srl, with which he made his first work, the feature film “”Daitona””, a black comedy with Ornella Muti released in Italian cinemas in June 2019. The same year he was involved as a director in Rai Cinema’s first transmedia project, “Happy Birthday”, presented during the 76th Venice International Film Festival. In 2020 he directed the short film “Intolerance” together with Giuliano Giacomelli, with which he won numerous international awards. In 2022 it is the turn of another experimental project, “”Sinfonie Urbane””, a transmedia product that merges videomapping with documentary, coining the term “”documapping”” for the first time.
Danny
A Film by Naitik Kewal Khombhadia9 Minutes 15 Seconds | India | English, HindiSynopsis: In Goa’s criminal underbelly, a case of mistaken identity turns deadly. When a feared syndicate kidnaps a small-time bar owner named Danny, they soon realise they’ve taken the wrong man, a former Indian Army Major with a violent past he tried to leave behind. What follows is a brutal reckoning, as buried instincts resurface and the hunters become the hunted.
Chashma (Spectacles)
A Film by Ritesh Bhaskaran10 Minutes 51 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: “Three small boys are playing cricket when the ball goes into the house of an old man. The boys ring the bell and the old man answers the door. The old man searches for the ball but cannot find it. One of the boys notices that the old man is wearing spectacles with extremely dirty lenses and offers to clean them for him. To his surprise, the old man politely turns down his offer saying that the spectacles are not dirty. The boys find the ball and leave. About the Director: Ritesh Bhaskaran has assisted on several projects including Feature Films, Commercials, Docuseries and Short Films and has independently directed multiple Short Films, Corporate Films and a Vertical Show.
Goolar Ke Phool (The Cluster Fig Flowers)
A Film by Aronn Miitr18 Minutes 03 Seconds | India | HindiSynopsis: “Set in rural India, Goolar Ke Phool is a sensitive and gently humorous film that unfolds through the conversations of two farmers—Murari, an elderly man shaped by years of agricultural hardship, and his young nephew, Puttu. Most of the film takes place beneath the shade of a tree, where the two sit, observe life around them, and reflect on their personal struggles and the changing world. Murari represents experience, patience, and quiet resilience, while Puttu embodies youthful energy and curiosity. As they talk, everyday realities of farming surface: unpredictable weather, rising costs, financial pressure, and the wide gap between government policies and their actual implementation. Welfare schemes meant for farmers often remain confined to paperwork, a truth the two characters address with sharp wit and understated satire. Their discussions gradually move beyond money and systems to deeper questions about human responsibility. Murari and Puttu reflect on the increasing frequency of natural disasters—droughts, floods, and erratic climate patterns—and question whether these are purely natural or the result of human actions. They point toward pollution from factories and vehicles, excessive use of air conditioners, unchecked industrialization, and careless exploitation of nature as factors contributing to environmental imbalance. What happens to the ozone layer and the environment, they realize, ultimately affects the farmer’s field, crops, and survival. Blending humor with emotional depth, Goolar Ke Phool invites the audience to laugh, reflect, and introspect. The film is both a tribute to the resilience of farmers and a quiet reminder that environmental destruction and its consequences are collective human responsibilities, not distant or abstract concerns.” About the Director: “In 2004, Aron Mitr has cultivated a rich foundation in performing arts,working as a director, writer, and actor alongside renowned theater figureslike Padma Shri Raj Bisaria, Salim Aarif, and Piyush Mishra. His pursuit ofexcellence led him to complete a two-year diploma in Dramatic Arts fromBhartendu Natya Academy, Lucknow (2008-10), and a Film OrientationCourse at FTII, Pune, in 2010. Since moving to Mumbai in 2011, he has beena dynamic presence in both theater and film. His directorial debut, AccheDin (2016), won an award at MAMI and led to a year-long internship withthe MAMI team and Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions. His short film OldKid (2020) earned a Filmfare nomination, highlighting his growth as afilmmaker with a distinct voice. Continually writing and directing, he strivesto make a lasting impact on the world of cinema.Winner at Kolkata International Film Festival 2025- Best Indian FilmWinner at Frames Film Festival, Nerul, Mumbai 2025. Best Indian ShortFilmWinner at Jaipur International Film Festival 2025, (special jury mention) –Best Indian Short Film.Winner at Mumbai International Cult Film Festival-Best Director &BestOriginal Screenplay.”
Paper Swans
A Film by Sehar Bhullar Batra14 Minutes 00 Seconds | United States | EnglishSynopsis: When Cole shows up at his ex-lover Aurora’s door one rainy night, a seemingly innocent reunion turns into something more sinister. What secrets do they both hide? About the Director: Hi, I’m Sehar! I’m a writer, director and cinematographer from Delhi, India. I have been fascinated with cinema and storytelling ever since I was first able to comprehend them, and started dabbling in photography, writing and filmmaking by the time I reached middle school. I got my Bachelor’s in Literature and Film Studies and am now completing my MFA in Cinematography in Los Angeles. I’m just officially starting out on my filmmaking journey and can’t wait to share more stories with the world!
