Curated package of short films.

Synopsis

Barber of the Gods (Hindi/ 2025/ 20 mins) Dir. Sushant Nagpal. In a town in the 2000s, a barber and his son share an extraordinary gift: they can regrow a person’s hair—in exchange for years of their life. In a parallel realm drawn from Hindu cosmology, a celestial barber and his curious apprentice tend to the gods themselves. The film uses parallel timelines and a supernatural premise to examine generational conflict, inherited professions, and the burden of tradition, framing it as a critique of blind faith and the idea of sacredness. 

The Tent (English/ 2026/ 30 mins) Dir. Aditya Sane. Chezan and Rumi escape the city for a camping trip deep in the Sahyadris. They wander into the woods, trading lighthearted confessions of their secrets. But one by one, the truths that surface grow heavier, and the banter takes on a sinister edge. As raw, unexpected vulnerabilities rise between them, the adventure turns into a test neither saw coming—one that will determine whether their relationship can survive. 

Namastey Sir (Hindi/ 2026/ 38 mins) Dir. Gaurav Asri. When 15-year-old Deepak’s love letter falls into the hands of his abusive teacher, nicknamed Dracula, a public humiliation ignites a quiet campaign of revenge. With his friends, Deepak stages subtle provocations that escalate into a bold act of defiance during the school’s morning assembly, uncovering hidden truths about Dracula’s past. But as their small victories mount, Deepak begins to question the morality of vengeance—and when Dracula’s departure coincides with Sapna’s disappearance, he must confront the unforeseen consequences of his rebellion. Namaste Sir is a poignant coming-of-age story exploring teenage resilience, empathy, and the cost of retribution.

Nyingma… Through Her Eyes (Spiti Bhoti/2025/ 20 mins) Dir. Liton Paul. In a high-altitude Himalayan mountain village, a young girl named Nyingma lives with her family. She's very ambitious and hopes to attend school, relying on her father's promise to send her after the long, harsh winter. Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, this poignant story explores themes of resilience, hope, love and bonding as Nyingma navigates the challenges of life and the complexities of growing up.

Khadima: The Caregiver (Malayalam/ 2025/ 15 mins) Dir. Govind K. Saji. After three years of brutal abuse in the Persian Gulf, Janaki, a desperate housemaid, plots her escape. With help from a social activist, she's granted one final video call with her special child before she slips away into the night—a short, searing exposé of the Kafala system.