The year 2020 was a challenging one. As the pandemic struck, entire countries locked up their citizen inside houses to break the chain of transmission. This was an unfamiliar experience for everyone and with it came novel challenges. Many lost their means of livelihood and, for the lucky few who could transition to an online ‘work from home’ model, the threat of layoff and pay cuts loomed. For most, it was a period of solitary…
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…