The Roman God of Love, The Son of Venus, The Matchmaker, The Lonely-Hearts Expert etc. are just some names Cupid, the god of love is known by. But terrorist is not one of them. One evening, in a forested park, little cupid is busy at work. With the full moon in the sky, and fine mist drifting in the air, empty hearts come out in search for love. This is what cupid likes best. His…
Four potent questions that delve into the ecosystem of indie filmmaking in India form the backbone of this indie film about indie films. Made during the lockdown period, the film relies on online meetings with filmmakers and an unintrusive dialogue format, getting them to open up their views, experiences and idiosyncrasies about independent filmmaking. Starting with the question, what makes a film an ‘indie film’?, the challenges of funding the production and on completion, accessing…
Sarita is an Indian Immigrant residing in America with her husband and two children. She runs a boutique specializing in Indian outfits called the ‘Layers of Chai’. Her relationship is going through a difficult patch after she discovers her husband cheating on her. Sarita is confused as to how she should deal with her husband after her discovery. Her friends advise her to overlook his transgression for the benefit of their relationship and her family…
‘The tiger who came to tea’ is one of the biggest selling children’s books of all times. It tells the story of young Sophie who gets an unusual visitor at tea one day, a tiger. The uninvited guest comes into their home and ends up eating all the food in the house even drying out the water from the taps. The story ends with Sophie eagerly awaiting the tiger’s next visit. Born in pre-world war…
It is the end of the 16th Century. Two struggling theatre artists are forced by circumstance to give up their love for the stage and pursue more mundane but rewarding occupations. But, when a new opportunity arises, they cling on to it and happen to share the stage alongside William Shakespeare, the troupe’s new writer. Together with their hiring manager and actor, the four work together winning over theatre lovers of London with their plays….