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The short film Meanwhile She, by a Kerala team, earned second prize at the 11th annual National Human Rights Commission competition for its powerful depiction of how women's rights are subtly violated in their daily lives, often by those closest to them, as highlighted by director Amal Sreekoyil who emphasized that the greatest human rights violation occurs when victims are unaware of their rights being infringed. The 10-minute film compresses one hour of a protagonist's life, showcasing her exhaustion while juggling roles as an employee, mother, wife, and daughter, and illustrating how everyday situations like denying her peace of mind during menstruation or justifying corporal punishment can constitute human rights violations, a concept scriptwriter Vishnulal Sudha found surprising during research, noting that societal conditioning often prevents victims from recognizing abuse. The film culminates with the protagonist experiencing physical abuse from her husband and then choosing to break a cycle of trauma by embracing her daughter instead of striking her, a narrative that has deeply resonated with audiences, as actor Poombatta shared that many women relate to the experiences depicted, underscoring the continued regression women face despite claims of progress, and the film was produced under challenging time and budget constraints, with the team overjoyed by the recognition among 526 entries.
A short film by Kottayam native Appu Soman titled 'Da'lit Kids', which won multiple awards at various festivals, was denied screening at Animela Animation Film Festival in Mumbai, without any valid explanation
Blu's has already made waves in the global film festival circuit, winning the Best Esoteric Animated Short category at the Esoteric International Film Festival. The film, which is under 10 minutes long, tells the story of a young girl’s deep connection with nature.
The AI avatar was created in just one day using tools such as Midjourney, and the film was completed in three months.
In August, the Kerala International Short Film Festival selected 'Symptoms of Love' for screening in the Malayalam Non-Competition Short Fiction category.
Set mostly in a traditional Kerala Christian family and a seminary, the film tries to capture the heaviness of the emotions of Johnny, a deacon caught in a complex identity crisis involving family, religion, friendship and an impending marriage.
The film, which has garnered attention across the country, is scheduled to be screened at 9.30 AM tomorrow.
Clocking in at just under seven minutes, ‘Ignore It’ builds its horror on relentless tension rather than cheap jump scares.
Independent movie producers, content creators and students can participate in the contest organised by the NCRTC.
The film was shot entirely in Canada and features a talented cast and crew.
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