The Kolkata International Foundation for Arts, Literature and Culture (KIFALC) hosted the second edition of its annual Short Film Festiv...
The Kolkata International
Foundation for Arts, Literature and Culture (KIFALC) hosted the second edition
of its annual Short Film Festival on November 29 and 30 in the city. Curated by
director Indranil Sarkar, the two-day event showcased a diverse selection of
thought-provoking 14 captivating films. The festival aims to celebrate the art
of short filmmaking by bringing together filmmaker, film enthusiasts and the
community to engage with stories that inspire and educate. Each screening
provided the audience with the opportunity to delve into various themes,
perspectives and narratives that reflect the world we live in.
The first day November 29
saw the screenings of “That Ugly Green Planet” (Anand V Keni), “The Script”
(Sanjay Mishra), “Kasadaru” (T Ravichandran), “Just An Accident”
(Debashis Sarkar), “Monster” (Abhishek Ganguly), “The Gallery” (Minhaj
Abdullah) and “Ashruta the Unheard” (Riddhibesh Bhattacharjee after the
inaugural speech by special guest Professor Sanjay Mukhopadhyay.
Day 2, November 30 saw the
screenings of “The Smoke Progress Decoded” (Arghya Maschatak), “The Wait
Inside” (Sahali Sinha), “Button Hole” (Mitul Dutta, “Digital Choir” (Kaustav
Chatterjee), “Broken Wall” (Mrinmoy Sarkar), “Khepa” (Plaban Bhattacharya
and “Good Trip” (Anwesha De).
From realism to experimental
narratives, from emotional journeys to sharp social reflections, every
screening invited the audience to see the world through a new lens. The
thoughtful curation ensured a powerful cinematic experience that informed,
inspired, and resonated deeply with viewers.
The screenings were followed by the felicitation ceremony. The best film award
went to Ashruta The Unheard” while jury awards were given to “Button Hole” and
“Good Trip” by the chairperson Prabal Kumar Basu. All participating films got
certificates.
Other eminent personalities
present included Barnali Roy and Deepali Bhattacharya (managing trustee).
Speaking about the event’s success, curator Indranil Sarkar said: “This
festival is proof that short films hold immense power. They are compact, bold,
and emotionally rich. I am proud to see these filmmakers receive the
recognition they deserve.”
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